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HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 816 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE) 03Points
HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

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24Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) Compare HTC Desire 816 X
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

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Desire 816 (4G LTE)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE) vs Lumia 950 (RM-1105)} 24 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2%
Thinner		vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+5.5"6%
Larger screen		vs5.2"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)10%
Lighter
TFT Super LCD 2vs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+565 PPI112%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20.1MP55%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash 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.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+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+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
ModelDesire 816 (4G LTE)Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Other model namesHTC Desire 816 4G LTE-A, HTC A5AT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 RM-1105, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCMicrosoft
Release date3/1/201411/20/2015
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM892864bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600EMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full 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

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours18 hours
Standby730 hours (30.4 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• HTC Sense UI 6
• HTC BoomSound
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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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