HTC Desire 625 vs HTC One (M8) CDMA
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 625
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HTC One (M8) CDMA
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC One (M8) CDMA
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC Desire 625
Better display
HTC One (M8) CDMA
Lighter body
HTC Desire 625
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 441 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 65.8 | 66.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 304 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | LED flash | HDR, panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flash |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 4 MP, (depth) |
| Lens | 5 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 4 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 290 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 12 h |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 147.3 | 146.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 140.1 | 160 |
| Width (mm) | 71.1 | 70.6 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, August. Released 2016, August | 2014, March. Released 2014, March |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - Sprint, Verizon |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 - for Sprint |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 25, 27, 38 - Sprint |
| edge | Yes | — |
| gprs | Yes | — |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/operator dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 625 and HTC One (M8) CDMA are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC One (M8) CDMA packs a 2600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC Desire 625 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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