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Compare HTC Desire 500 vs HTC Desire 820


HTC Desire 500
  HTC Desire 820
HTC Desire 500
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HTC Desire 820







On this page we compare specs HTC Desire 500 Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 with HTC Desire 820 Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53), we compare external dimensions, compare screens and performance, the amount of RAM and memory for storing media data, battery capacity and characteristics of photo cameras, compare the presence of various sensors and functions.


HTC Desire 500
HTC Desire 500 smartphone runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean); Sense UI 5 operating system. The phone is powered by Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 processor. It has 4 GB, 1 GB RAM. Internal storage options which can be extended with the help of microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot). The smartphone has a TFT providing, Screen-to-Body Ratio of 59.7%. The smartphone is fueled with a 1800 mAh,  Removable Li-Ion. The main camera of the smartphone consists of a 8 MP, Single. The sensors include Accelerometer, proximity. Connectivity features in the smartphone include Bluetooth, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm Jack and more. The HTC Desire 500 are available in various colors such as Black, Silver. It measures 131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm and weighs 123 g.

HTC Desire 820
HTC Desire 820 smartphone runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow); Sense UI 7 operating system. The phone is powered by Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) processor. It has 16 GB, 2 GB RAM. Internal storage options which can be extended with the help of microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot). The smartphone has a LCD providing, Screen-to-Body Ratio of 67.2%. The smartphone is fueled with a 2600 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po. The main camera of the smartphone consists of a 13 MP, Single. The sensors include Accelerometer, proximity, compass. Connectivity features in the smartphone include Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5 mm Jack and more. The HTC Desire 820 are available in various colors such as Marble White, Tuxedo Grey, Santorini White, Milky-way Grey, Tangerine White, Saffron Grey, Flamingo Grey, Blue Misty, Monarch Orange. It measures 157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm and weighs 155 g.

Compare specs HTC Desire 500 vs HTC Desire 820

Hardware and OSHTC Desire 500HTC Desire 820
Operating systemAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean); Sense UI 5Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow); Sense UI 7
ProcessorQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 PlayQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
GPUAdreno 203Adreno 405
Internal memory4 GB, 1 GB RAM16 GB, 2 GB RAM
External memorymicroSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
DisplayHTC Desire 500HTC Desire 820
TypeTFTLCD
Size4.3" inc5.5" inc
Resolution480 x 800 px720 x 1280 px
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Touchscreencapacitive touchscreencapacitive touchscreen
Screen-to-Body Ratio59.7%67.2%
Display area52.6 cm283.4 cm2
Display aspect ratio5:3 (height:width)16:9 (height:width)
Pixel Density217 PPI267 PPI
Colors16M16M
ConnectivityHTC Desire 500HTC Desire 820
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA, Asia 
4G NetworkLTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - Europe 
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
NetworkGSM / HSPAGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM cardSingle SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX4.0, A2DP, aptX
EdgeYesYes
GPRSYesYes
GPSYes, with A-GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYes (optional)
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB HostmicroUSB 2.0, USB Host
CameraHTC Desire 500HTC Desire 820
Main camera8 MP, Single13 MP, Single
Specs8 MP, 1/3.2', 1.4µm, AF13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
FeaturesLED flashLED flash, HDR
Video720p@30fps1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie camera1.6 MP, Single8 MP, Single
MultimediaHTC Desire 500HTC Desire 820
3.5 mm JackYesYes
RadioStereo FM radio, RDSFM radio
DesignHTC Desire 500HTC Desire 820
ColorsBlack, SilverMarble White, Tuxedo Grey, Santorini White, Milky-way Grey, Tangerine White, Saffron Grey, Flamingo Grey, Blue Misty, Monarch Orange
Dimensions131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm
Weight123 g155 g
BatteryHTC Desire 500HTC Desire 820
Battery capacity1800 mAh,  Removable Li-Ion2600 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po
Battery lifeStand by time- Up to 435 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 12 h 6 min (3G)
Stand by time- Up to 424 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 22 h 24 min (3G)
OtherHTC Desire 500HTC Desire 820
SARSAR - 0.50 W/kg (head), 0.72 W/kg (body)
Release date2013, August2014, September
SensorsAccelerometer, proximityAccelerometer, proximity, compass