HTC Desire 816 dual sim
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Sony Xperia acro HD SO
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HTC Desire 816 dual sim
Sony Xperia acro HD SO
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.053.1
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 Sony Xperia acro HD SO has a smaller 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 816 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the dual-core Snapdragon S3 in the Xperia acro HD.
- The Desire 816's camera is slightly superior with a 13 MP rear camera versus the 12 MP on the Xperia, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Desire 816 at 2600 mAh compared to the 1910 mAh in the Xperia, suggesting better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Desire 816 runs Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 6) with Sense UI, while the Xperia acro HD is limited to Android 2.3, resulting in a more modern user experience on the HTC device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816 dual sim
Sony Xperia acro HD SO
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
For Japan
Display
Size
5.5"
4.3"
Type
Super LCD2
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
11GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
1910 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1910 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in)
126 x 66 x 11.9 mm (4.96 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
Weight
165 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Aqua, Sakura, Ceramic
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes