Category Breakdown
HTC Desire P
HTC Desire SV
Performance
25.834.3
Camera
11.912.7
Display
43.243.2
Battery
16.316.3
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
31.528.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.019.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire P and HTC Desire SV both feature a 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, but the Desire SV has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play chipset, which may offer slightly better graphics performance due to its Adreno 203 GPU.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording video at 480p, though the Desire SV can achieve 30fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1620 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available on either device.
- The Desire P runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Desire SV operates on an earlier version, Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which may affect the software experience and available features.
- Build quality and dimensions are the same for both models, with slight differences in weight and color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire P
HTC Desire SV
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
Super LCD2
Super LCD2
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1620 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1620 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.7 x 67.9 x 10.7 mm (5.11 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
129.7 x 67.9 x 10.7 mm (5.11 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
Weight
136 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Red
Radical Yellow, Stealth Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

