Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 820s dual sim
ZTE Grand X Max 2
Performance
56.056.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
43.758.9
Battery
22.426.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.447.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
29.829.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire 820s dual sim features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X Max 2 has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize octa-core processors, but the ZTE is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617, which may offer better efficiency compared to the Mediatek MT6752 in the HTC.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the ZTE includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The ZTE also has a larger 3400 mAh battery with faster 18W charging, compared to the HTC's 2600 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs on Android 4.4.4 with Sense UI 6, while the ZTE operates on Android 6.0, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 820s dual sim
ZTE Grand X Max 2
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T760MP2
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
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)
164.1 x 83.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.30 x 0.35 in)
Weight
155 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Marble White, Milkyway Gray, Monarch Orange, Santorini White, Tuxedo Gray
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI 6
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

