HTC Desire 820q dual sim
#6749
Sony Xperia GX SO
#7882Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 820q dual sim
Sony Xperia GX SO
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.053.1
Summary
- The HTC Desire 820q dual SIM features a larger 5.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia GX SO has a smaller 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 319 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 820q is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, compared to the dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus in the Xperia GX, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Desire 820q has a superior 8 MP front camera versus the 1.3 MP on the Xperia GX.
- The Desire 820q also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the 1700 mAh battery of the Xperia GX, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Desire 820q runs on Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI 6, while the Xperia GX operates on an older Android 4.0, which may affect the overall user experience.
- Build quality favors the Xperia GX in terms of weight, being lighter at 127g compared to the 155g of the Desire 820q.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 820q dual sim
Sony Xperia GX SO
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
For Japan
Display
Size
5.5"
4.6"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm (6.21 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
131 x 69 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight
155 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Santorini White, Tuxedo Gray, Milky-way Gray
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 6
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 6
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes