HTC Desire 816
#4791
HTC Desire 816 dual sim
#4770Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 816
HTC Desire 816 dual sim
Performance
49.549.1
Camera
35.235.2
Display
45.345.3
Battery
22.422.4
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
51.636.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
31.131.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire 816 and HTC Desire 816 dual SIM share similar build quality, featuring the same dimensions and weight, but differ in color options, with the dual SIM model limited to black and white.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Snapdragon 400 chipset, quad-core CPU, and RAM, ensuring comparable speed and multitasking capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, offering a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also the same at 2600 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging.
- The software experience differs slightly, as the dual SIM variant runs Sense UI 7, while the standard model uses Sense UI 6, which may affect user interface features and performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816
HTC Desire 816 dual sim
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
Super LCD2
Super LCD2
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
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)
156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass