HTC Desire
#5953
Samsung W850
#5674Category Breakdown
HTC Desire
Samsung W850
Performance
62.761.4
Camera
13.739.6
Display
71.872.3
Battery
14.012.3
Build
14.40.2
Connectivity
23.921.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.826.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire features a slightly larger 3.7-inch AMOLED or SLCD display compared to the 3.5-inch AMOLED resistive touchscreen of the Samsung W850, offering a higher pixel density of approximately 252 ppi versus 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 chipset with 576MB RAM, while the W850 has an 800 MHz ARM 11 processor with 440MB RAM, indicating better performance capabilities for the Desire.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire supports video recording at 720p with a software update, whereas the W850’s video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Desire has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1400 mAh compared to the W850's 1200 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Desire runs on Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2) with Sense UI, while the W850's software details are not specified.
- In terms of build quality, the Desire is slightly heavier at 135g and has a more compact design than the W850, which weighs 120.8g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire
Samsung W850
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Also known as HTC Bravo, HTC Desire A8181
For South KoreaAlso known as Samsung W8500, Samsung W8550
Display
Size
3.7"
3.5"
Type
AMOLED or SLCD
AMOLED resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM6246
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
800 Mhz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
576MB RAM; 512MB
440MB
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
Yes
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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
115.2 x 58.3 x 13.1 mm (4.54 x 2.30 x 0.52 in)
Weight
135 g
120.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Silver, White
Rose Black, Snow White, Valentine Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.48 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
No
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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity