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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S vs HTC Desire 820


HTC Windows Phone 8S
   HTC Desire 820
HTC Windows Phone 8S
 VS
HTC Desire 820







On this page we compare specs HTC Windows Phone 8S Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait 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 Windows Phone 8S
HTC Windows Phone 8S smartphone runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3 operating system. The phone is powered by Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait processor. It has 4 GB, 512 MB RAM. Internal storage options which can be extended with the help of microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot). The smartphone has a S-LCD providing, Screen-to-Body Ratio of 60.0%. The smartphone is fueled with a 1700 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po. The main camera of the smartphone consists of a 5 MP, Single. The sensors include Accelerometer, proximity. Connectivity features in the smartphone include Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm Jack and more. The HTC Windows Phone 8S are available in various colors such as Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray. It measures 120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm and weighs 113 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 Windows Phone 8S vs HTC Desire 820

Hardware and OSHTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Desire 820
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow); Sense UI 7
ProcessorDual-core 1.0 GHz KraitOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S4Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
GPUAdreno 305Adreno 405
Internal memory4 GB, 512 MB RAM16 GB, 2 GB RAM
External memorymicroSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
DisplayHTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Desire 820
TypeS-LCDLCD
Size4" inc5.5" inc
Resolution480 x 800 px720 x 1280 px
ProtectionCorning Gorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Touchscreencapacitive touchscreencapacitive touchscreen
Screen-to-Body Ratio60.0%67.2%
Display area45.5 cm283.4 cm2
Display aspect ratio5:3 (height:width)16:9 (height:width)
Pixel Density233 PPI267 PPI
Colors16M16M
ConnectivityHTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Desire 820
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 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/nWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
NetworkGSM / HSPAGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM cardMicro-SIMNano-SIM
Bluetooth3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update4.0, A2DP, aptX
EdgeYesYes
GPRSYesYes
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYes (optional)
SpeedHSPAHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0, USB Host
CameraHTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Desire 820
Main camera5 MP, Single13 MP, Single
Specs5 MP, AF13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
FeaturesLED flashLED flash, HDR
Video720p@30fps1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie camera8 MP, Single
MultimediaHTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Desire 820
3.5 mm JackYesYes
RadioFM radioFM radio
DesignHTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Desire 820
ColorsDomino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise GrayMarble White, Tuxedo Grey, Santorini White, Milky-way Grey, Tangerine White, Saffron Grey, Flamingo Grey, Blue Misty, Monarch Orange
Dimensions120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm
Weight113 g155 g
BatteryHTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Desire 820
Battery capacity1700 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po2600 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po
Battery lifeStand by time- Up to 424 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 22 h 24 min (3G)
OtherHTC Windows Phone 8SHTC Desire 820
SARSAR - 0.97 W/kg (head), 1.08 W/kg (body)
Release date2012, September2014, September
SensorsAccelerometer, proximityAccelerometer, proximity, compass