HTC Desire 816 dual sim
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HTC Wildfire E
#4340Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 816 dual sim
HTC Wildfire E
Performance
49.161.4
Camera
35.228.4
Display
45.331.2
Battery
22.424.2
Build
15.467.9
Connectivity
36.147.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
31.234.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 816 dual sim features a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the HTC Wildfire E has a 5.45-inch TFT LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 816 is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Wildfire E utilizes an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A, offering potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Wildfire E includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor for enhanced photography.
- The Wildfire E also boasts a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh battery in the Desire 816.
- Software-wise, the Desire 816 runs on Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 6), while the Wildfire E operates on Android 9.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire 816 being slightly larger and lighter, while the Wildfire E incorporates a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816 dual sim
HTC Wildfire E
General
Release Date
2014
2019, August 15
Announced
2014
2019, August 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 305
IMG8322
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.8, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.8, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in)
147.9 x 71.4 x 8.9 mm (5.82 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
Weight
165 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass