HTC Desire 12 vs HTC Desire 826 dual sim
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 12
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HTC Desire 826 dual sim
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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 826 dual sim
Lighter body
HTC Desire 12
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 293 | 401 |
| Screen-to-body | 74.2 | 68.1 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | Adreno 405 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6739 | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7. | 5.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2730 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | — | Up to 626 h (2G) / Up to 687 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 22 h (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 148.5 | 158 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 137 | 183 |
| Width (mm) | 70.8 | 77.5 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, March. Released 2018, May | 2015, January. Released 2015, March |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Global | 1, 3, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 - HK, India |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) |
| 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 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 12 | HTC Desire 826 dual sim |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 826 dual sim 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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