HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 820 vs LG Nexus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
SLCD3
SLCD3
720x1280
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.95"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
16GB (12GB available) |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
Model | Desire 820 (4G LTE) | Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) |
Other model names | HTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50 | LG Google Nexus 5 D821, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D821 |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | HTC | LG |
Release date | 10/1/2014 | 11/1/2013 |
Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in) | 69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 3 | TFT Super IPS+ |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 4.95" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 445 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-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 - ASIA: 900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 900/1800/2100/2600 - ASIA: 1900/2300/2500/2600 | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4160x3120 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 30mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.9ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 3.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 2300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | 424 hours (17.7 days) | 300 hours (12.5 days) |
โ Other features | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange โข HTC Sense UI 6.0 โข HTC BoomSound โข Face Fusion โข Java framework | โข Colors: Black, White โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข Qi Wireless charging |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) | LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |