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

