HTC Desire 816G dual sim
#4847
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
#3936Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 816G dual sim
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
Performance
46.443.7
Camera
35.215.4
Display
45.380.4
Battery
22.422.4
Build
15.485.3
Connectivity
35.149.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.737.5
Summary
- The HTC Desire 816G dual sim features a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the 5.0-inch Super AMOLED screen of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016), offering a lower pixel density of approximately 267 ppi versus 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the HTC model has a slightly faster octa-core variant in some regions, while the J2 Pro has a quad-core processor with more RAM at 2GB.
- The camera capabilities differ, with the Desire 816G sporting a 13 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, while the J2 Pro has an 8 MP rear camera limited to 720p video.
- Both devices have a 2600 mAh battery, but the build quality of the J2 Pro includes a glass front and plastic back, making it lighter at 138g compared to the 158g of the Desire 816G.
- The software experience also varies, with the HTC running Android 4.4.2 and Sense UI 6, while the Samsung operates on Android 6.0.1, providing a more updated software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816G dual sim
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 - India model
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - India modelOcta-core 1.7 GHz - SEA model
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2 - India model
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB (IN), 16GB (SEA), 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.6 x 78.7 x 8 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in)
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
158 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Silver, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.33 W/kg (head) 0.24 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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, OTG
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), Sense UI 6
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity