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HTC Desire

HTC Desire

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ZTE V880E

ZTE V880E

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Category Breakdown

HTC Desire
ZTE V880E
Performance
62.726.2
Camera
13.739.6
Display
71.816.9
Battery
14.016.4
Build
14.40.2
Connectivity
23.928.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.815.9

Summary

  • The HTC Desire features a 3.7-inch AMOLED or SLCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE V880E has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Desire is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 576MB RAM, whereas the V880E offers 4GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus but differ in video capabilities, with the Desire supporting 720p recording via software update.
  • The Desire's battery capacity is 1400mAh, compared to the V880E's 1650mAh, providing the latter with a slight edge in longevity.
  • Software-wise, the Desire runs on Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2), while the V880E operates on Android 2.3.6, offering a more updated experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Desire being slightly lighter and more compact than the V880E.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Desire
ZTE V880E

General

Release Date

2010
2012

Announced

2010
2012

Description

Also known as HTC Bravo, HTC Desire A8181
N/A

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
1.0 GHz

GPU

Adreno 200
N/A

Memory

576MB RAM; 512MB
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB 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
N/A

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
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)
122.5 x 64.6 x 12 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.47 in)

Weight

135 g
130 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Brown, Silver, White
Black

Foldable

SAR

1.48 W/kg (head)     0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA

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
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 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass