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ZTE Sydney (G-N295) vs HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)

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

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Compare HTC Desire 820 X ZTE Sydney (G-N295) 03Points
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
820
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) Compare ZTE Sydney X
5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)

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!

Sydney (G-N295)} 3 Advantages ZTE Sydney (G-N295) vs Desire 820 (4G LTE)} 25 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)55%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
34MBvs+16GB (12GB available)360 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)62%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage
TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+267 PPI83%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.5"72%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
820 mAhvs+2600 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
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ModelSydney (G-N295)Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Other model namesZTE Sydney G-N295, ZTE Sydney Optimus, ZTE SidneyHTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTEHTC
Release date7/27/201110/1/2014
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 102 millimeters (1.97 x 4.02 in)78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD 3
Screen size3.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI267 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
RAM memoryfeature not registered2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage34MB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - ASIA: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 900/1800/2100/2600 - ASIA: 1900/2300/2500/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Li3708T42P3h553447
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity820 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours22 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)424 hours (17.7 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange
• HTC Sense UI 6.0
• HTC BoomSound
• Face Fusion
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Sydney (G-N295)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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