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HTC Desire 816G dual sim

HTC Desire 816G dual sim

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ZTE Blade A512

ZTE Blade A512

#5403

Category Breakdown

HTC Desire 816G dual sim
ZTE Blade A512
Performance
46.453.4
Camera
35.219.1
Display
45.356.5
Battery
22.422.2
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
35.144.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.728.0

Summary

  • The HTC Desire 816G dual sim features a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the ZTE Blade A512's 5.2-inch IPS LCD, with both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Desire 816G is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset, while the Blade A512 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, with the latter providing slightly better processing capabilities and 2GB of RAM versus the Desire's 1GB.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video, but the camera performance may vary due to different software optimizations.
  • The Desire 816G has a 2600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Blade A512's 2540 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The Desire runs on Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI, while the Blade A512 operates on Android 6.0, offering a more updated software experience.
  • The build quality of the Blade A512 is lighter at 130g compared to the 158g of the Desire 816G, contributing to a more comfortable handling experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Desire 816G dual sim
ZTE Blade A512

General

Release Date

2014
2016

Announced

2014
2016

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.5"
5.2"

Type

Super LCD2
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6582 - India model
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - India modelOcta-core 1.7 GHz - SEA model
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-400MP2 - India model
Adreno 308

Memory

8GB (IN), 16GB (SEA), 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

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
2540 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2540 mAh, non-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)
164.3 x 71.6 x 7.6 mm (6.47 x 2.82 x 0.30 in)

Weight

158 g
130 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
White, Black, Pink

Foldable

SAR

0.33 W/kg (head)     0.24 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM

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

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 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity