HTC Desire 816 vs HTC One X10
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 816
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HTC One X10
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC One X10
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC One X10
Better display
HTC One X10
Lighter body
HTC Desire 816
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 267 | 401 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 67.7 | 72.1 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Mali-T860MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 | Helio P10 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | — |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC |
| Variants | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.8 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 737 h (3G) | Up to 744 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 21 h (3G) | Up to 25 h 30 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.6 | 152.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 165 | 175 |
| Width (mm) | 78.7 | 75.6 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, February. Released 2014, March | 2017, April. Released 2017, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 3, 7, 8, 20 - EMEA version | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes (optional) | No |
| 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 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 816 | HTC One X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 816 and HTC One X10 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC One X10 packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC One X10 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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