HTC Desire
#5953
Lava Iris 400Q
#7784Category Breakdown
HTC Desire
Lava Iris 400Q
Performance
62.730.4
Camera
13.739.6
Display
71.816.9
Battery
14.016.7
Build
14.40.2
Connectivity
23.927.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.817.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire, released in 2010, features a 3.7-inch AMOLED or SLCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lava Iris 400Q, launched in 2014, has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire is powered by a single-core 1.0 GHz processor and 576MB RAM, whereas the Iris 400Q offers a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Iris 400Q supports video recording.
- The Desire has a 1400mAh battery, while the Iris 400Q has a larger 1700mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Desire runs on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, with HTC's Sense UI, whereas the Iris 400Q operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire
Lava Iris 400Q
General
Release Date
2010
2014
Announced
2010
2014
Description
Also known as HTC Bravo, HTC Desire A8181
For India
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
AMOLED or SLCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
576MB RAM; 512MB
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
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)
129 x 63 x 10 mm (5.08 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Silver, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity