Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 816
LG K10
Performance
49.551.9
Camera
35.219.1
Display
45.356.5
Battery
22.420.8
Build
0.271.8
Connectivity
51.657.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
31.134.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire 816 features a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the 5.3-inch IPS LCD of the LG K10, though both have a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 816 is equipped with a Snapdragon 400 chipset and 1.5GB RAM, while the K10 offers a Snapdragon 410 or Mediatek MT6753 with up to 2GB RAM, providing a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the K10's camera options vary by model.
- The Desire 816 has a 2600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the K10's 2300 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Desire 816 being heavier and larger, while the K10 uses Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
- Software-wise, the Desire 816 runs on an older Android version but offers HTC's Sense UI, while the K10 comes with a more recent Android version, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816
LG K10
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: K420N (Europe); K430DS (Russia); K430DSF (LATAM); K430DSY (Taiwan)Also known as LG K10 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
5.3"
Type
Super LCD2
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) - K420NMediatek MT6753 - K430DS, K430DSF, K430DSY
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - K420NOcta-core 1.14 GHz Cortex-A53 - K430DS, K430DSF, K430DSY
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 306 - K420NMali-T720MP3 - K430DS, K430DSF, K430DSY
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM (K430DSF), 16GB 1.5GB RAM (K420N, K430DS), 16GB 2GB RAM (K430DSY)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF (LTE model)8 MP, AF (3G model)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8
5 MP, f/2.4, or 8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, 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)
146 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (5.75 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight
165 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
White, Indigo, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
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
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

