Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 820q dual sim
HTC Desire 825
Performance
51.853.2
Camera
35.219.1
Display
19.145.4
Battery
22.422.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
46.944.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
26.626.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire 820q dual sim features a TFT display, while the Desire 825 utilizes a Super LCD, both offering a 5.5-inch size and 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 820q is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Desire 825 has a Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.6 GHz CPU, but with less RAM at 2GB compared to the 1GB in the 820q.
- Both models have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Desire 825 has a wider aperture and a lower-resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the 8 MP on the 820q.
- The Desire 825 has a slightly larger 2700 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh in the 820q.
- Software-wise, the Desire 820q runs Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI 6, while the Desire 825 is equipped with Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 820q dual sim
HTC Desire 825
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as HTC Desire 825 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
TFT
Super LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.8
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
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm (6.21 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
156.9 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.18 x 3.03 x 0.29 in)
Weight
155 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Santorini White, Tuxedo Gray, Milky-way Gray
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

