Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 816
ZTE Blade L3 Plus
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire 816 features a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the ZTE Blade L3 Plus's 5.0-inch TFT screen, offering a slightly lower pixel density but better overall display technology.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 816 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a higher clock speed at 1.6 GHz, while the Blade L3 Plus uses a Mediatek MT6582 at 1.3 GHz, which may result in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC device.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Desire 816 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Blade L3 Plus does not specify video capabilities.
- The Desire 816 has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the Blade L3 Plus, likely providing better endurance.
- Both devices run Android 4.4.2, but the HTC can be upgraded to Android 6 with Sense UI, enhancing the software experience.
- The HTC also includes stereo speakers, while the ZTE lacks this feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816
ZTE Blade L3 Plus
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.8
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
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)
139.8 x 71 x 9 mm (5.50 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight
165 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
Black, White, Yellow, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

