HTC Desire 12 vs HTC Desire 816
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 12
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HTC Desire 816
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Desire 12
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
HTC Desire 12
Lighter body
HTC Desire 12
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 293 | 267 |
| Screen-to-body | 74.2 | 67.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6739 | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7. | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 5 MP, f/2.8 |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2730 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | — | Up to 737 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 21 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 148.5 | 156.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 137 | 165 |
| Width (mm) | 70.8 | 78.7 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, March. Released 2018, May | 2014, February. Released 2014, March |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Global | 3, 7, 8, 20 - EMEA version |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| NFC | No | Yes (optional) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 816 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 816 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Desire 12 packs a 2730 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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