HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 820 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/9/2015 11:40 AM, updated: 11/26/2021 11:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 X HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS) Compare HTC Desire 820 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	171 grams (5.99 ounces)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)

Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

720x1280 pixels

267 PPI

5.5"

(back) 13MP

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Other model names	HTC Desire 820q Dual Sim, HTC Desire 820 Dual Chip	Galaxy J7 (4G) SM-J700F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), India, Thailand
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2014	7/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7580 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (668MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 900/1800/2100/2600, TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,38,39,40,41) - Asia, India	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	18 hours
Standby	424 hours (17.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange • HTC Sense UI 6.0 • HTC BoomSound • Face Fusion • Java framework	• Colors: White, Black, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 820 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.503W/kg (head), 0.373W/kg (body)