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HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 820 vs Google Pixel 4 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) 04Points
5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
27Points Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) Compare HTC Desire 820 X
6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

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Desire 820 (4G LTE)} 4 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs Pixel 4 XL (128GB)} 27 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT Super LCD 3vs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x3040 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+534 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.3"15%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP117%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+3700 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
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 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
ModelDesire 820 (4G LTE)Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Other model namesHTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50Google Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-US
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCGoogle
Release date10/1/201410/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3P-OLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%

๐Ÿค– Operating System

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 426757 (v8)
Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps1200/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - ASIA: 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 900/1800/2100/2600 - ASIA: 1900/2300/2500/2600LTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0ยตmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standby424 hours (17.7 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange
โ€ข HTC Sense UI 6.0
โ€ข HTC BoomSound
โ€ข Face Fusion
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
โ€ข Google Pay

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
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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