HTC Desire
#5953
HTC Google Nexus One
#5798Category Breakdown
HTC Desire
HTC Google Nexus One
Performance
62.762.1
Camera
13.712.5
Display
71.875.7
Battery
14.014.0
Build
14.417.2
Connectivity
23.924.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.826.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire and HTC Google Nexus One both feature a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 chipset, with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 200 GPU, although the Desire has slightly more RAM at 576MB compared to the Nexus One's 512MB.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Nexus One supports video recording at 480p@24fps, while the Desire is limited to 480p@15fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1400mAh, with no fast charging capabilities.
- The Desire is slightly heavier at 135g compared to the Nexus One's 130g, and the Nexus One has a more refined build with a teflon coating.
- Software-wise, the Desire runs Android 2.1 upgradable to 2.2 with Sense UI, while the Nexus One can be upgraded to Android 2.3.6, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire
HTC Google Nexus One
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as HTC Bravo, HTC Desire A8181
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
3.7"
Type
AMOLED or SLCD
AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
576MB RAM; 512MB
512MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 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@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
119 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm (4.69 x 2.35 x 0.45 in)
Weight
135 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Silver, White
Brown (teflon coating)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass