Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 816G dual sim
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Performance
46.465.8
Camera
35.219.1
Display
45.342.1
Battery
22.423.0
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
35.164.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.730.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire 816G dual sim features a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the 5.0-inch PLS LCD of the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s, though both have a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 816G is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the XCover 4s utilizes a more advanced Exynos 7885 octa-core processor, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the XCover 4s is superior with a 16 MP rear sensor and f/1.7 aperture, compared to the 13 MP rear camera of the Desire 816G.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the XCover 4s at 2800 mAh versus 2600 mAh in the Desire 816G.
- For software, the Desire runs on Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI 6, while the XCover 4s operates on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11 with One UI 3.1, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the XCover 4s being slightly heavier and thicker, suggesting a more rugged design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816G dual sim
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-G398F, SM-G398FN/DS (Europe)
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
Super LCD2
PLS LCD
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
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - India modelOcta-core 1.7 GHz - SEA model
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-400MP2 - India model
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
8GB (IN), 16GB (SEA), 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
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
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 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)
146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)
Weight
158 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.33 W/kg (head) 0.24 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or 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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
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 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

