HTC Desire 816
#6752
Sony Xperia acro HD SO
#7893Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 816
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 features a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia acro HD SO, offering a more immersive viewing experience despite both having the same 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 816 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset with 1.5GB of RAM, while the Xperia acro HD SO uses a dual-core Snapdragon S3 with 1GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC device.
- The camera on the Desire 816 has a 13 MP rear sensor and a 5 MP front camera, outperforming the Xperia's 12 MP rear and 1.3 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Desire 816 at 2600 mAh versus the Xperia's 1910 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Desire 816 supporting up to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and Sense UI 6, while the Xperia acro HD SO is limited to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), resulting in a more modern software experience on the HTC.
- Build quality favors the Desire 816 with a lighter weight and slimmer profile, enhancing its portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816
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 MSM8928 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, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
12 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.8
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, Red, Gray, Green
Black, Aqua, Sakura, Ceramic
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-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, 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 6
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
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