HTC Desire
#5953
Pantech Burst
#5999Category Breakdown
HTC Desire
Pantech Burst
Performance
62.749.2
Camera
13.715.4
Display
71.871.7
Battery
14.016.4
Build
14.40.2
Connectivity
23.938.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.825.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire features a 3.7-inch AMOLED or SLCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Pantech Burst has a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire is powered by a single-core 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 chipset and 576MB RAM, whereas the Burst offers a more capable dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3 with 1GB RAM, resulting in better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Burst can record video at 720p@30fps compared to the Desire's 480p@15fps.
- The Burst also has a larger battery capacity at 1650mAh versus the Desire's 1400mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Desire runs on Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2) with Sense UI, while the Burst starts with Android 2.3.5 (upgradable to 4.0), offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire
Pantech Burst
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
Also known as HTC Bravo, HTC Desire A8181
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
AMOLED or SLCD
Super AMOLED, 256K colors
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
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 220
Memory
576MB RAM; 512MB
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
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)
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 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)
126.5 x 62.5 x 11.4 mm (4.98 x 2.46 x 0.45 in)
Weight
135 g
122.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Silver, White
Titanium, Ruby Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, 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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass