Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 825
ZTE Blade L3 Plus
Performance
53.242.6
Camera
19.139.6
Display
45.419.1
Battery
22.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.329.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.020.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire 825 features a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch TFT display of the ZTE Blade L3 Plus, offering a slightly lower pixel density at 267 ppi versus 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 825 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Blade L3 Plus uses a Mediatek MT6582 with only 1GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC device.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Desire 825 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Blade L3 Plus does not specify video capabilities.
- The Desire 825 has a larger 2700 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Blade L3 Plus, which may offer better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Desire 825 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a more updated experience than the Blade L3 Plus, which operates on Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
- Overall, the HTC Desire 825 demonstrates superior build quality, performance, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 825
ZTE Blade L3 Plus
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Also known as HTC Desire 825 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
Super LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.9 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.18 x 3.03 x 0.29 in)
139.8 x 71 x 9 mm (5.50 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight
155 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Yellow, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

