HTC Desire 816G dual sim
#4847
TCL A3
#5280Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 816G dual sim
TCL A3
Performance
46.462.6
Camera
35.219.1
Display
45.331.2
Battery
22.424.2
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
35.148.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.728.5
Summary
- The HTC Desire 816G dual sim features a larger and higher-resolution Super LCD2 display compared to the TCL A3's TFT LCD, which offers a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 816G is equipped with a quad-core processor, while the TCL A3 has a more advanced octa-core Helio P22 chipset, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Desire 816G has a higher resolution at 13 MP, compared to the 8 MP rear camera of the TCL A3, although both devices have a 5 MP front camera.
- The TCL A3 has a larger battery capacity of 3000 mAh versus the 2600 mAh in the Desire 816G, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Desire 816G runs on an older Android version (4.4.2) with Sense UI, while the TCL A3 benefits from a more recent Android 11 experience.
- Build quality shows the Desire 816G is lighter and slimmer than the TCL A3, which is slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 816G dual sim
TCL A3
General
Release Date
2014
2021
Announced
2014
2021
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 - India model
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - India modelOcta-core 1.7 GHz - SEA model
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2 - India model
PowerVR GE8320
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
8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
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 8 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in)
145.8 x 71.1 x 9.9 mm (5.74 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
Weight
158 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.33 W/kg (head) 0.24 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
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 11
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity