HTC Desire 816
#4791
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
#3285Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 816
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
Performance
49.557.0
Camera
35.227.9
Display
45.380.4
Battery
22.424.2
Build
0.285.3
Connectivity
51.644.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
31.142.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 816 features a plastic build with a weight of 165g, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt has a slightly heavier build at 170g, combining glass and plastic materials.
- Both devices sport a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the J7 Nxt utilizes Super AMOLED technology, offering better color contrast compared to the Desire 816's Super LCD2.
- In terms of performance, the J7 Nxt is powered by an Exynos 7870 Octa chipset with 16GB of RAM, providing a smoother experience than the Desire 816's Snapdragon 400 with 8GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J7 Nxt has a wider aperture of f/1.9, potentially improving low-light photography.
- The J7 Nxt also boasts a larger 3000mAh battery compared to the Desire 816's 2600mAh, likely resulting in better battery life.
- Finally, the Desire 816 runs on Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI, while the J7 Nxt offers a more recent Android 7.0 with One UI, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: J701F/DS (India); J701M J7 Neo (LATAM); J7 Core (Philippines)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
Super LCD2
Super AMOLED
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)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
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, 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)
152.4 x 78.6 x 7.6 mm (6.00 x 3.09 x 0.30 in)
Weight
165 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.61 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, 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 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity