HTC Desire 625 vs HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 625
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HTC One (M8) for Windows (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) for Windows (CDMA)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC Desire 625
Better display
HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)
Lighter body
HTC Desire 625
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 441 |
| Glass Type | — | To be confirmed |
| Screen-to-body | 65.8 | 66.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) for Windows (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 | — |
| OS Version | 5.1 | — |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) for Windows (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) for Windows (CDMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| 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) for Windows (CDMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 387 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 24 h |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) for Windows (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) for Windows (CDMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, August. Released 2016, August | 2014, August. Released 2014, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | — |
| 4G Bands | LTE | — |
| edge | Yes | Yes |
| gprs | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 625 and HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC One (M8) for Windows (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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