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HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 820 vs Nokia Lumia 900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 900 X HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) 22Points
5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Nokia Lumia 900 (3G) Compare HTC Desire 820 X
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1830
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Desire 820 (4G LTE)} 22 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs Lumia 900 (3G)} 6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core88%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)49%
Thinner
vs11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+267 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+5.5"28%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1830 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (12GB available)vs+16GB (14.78GB available)23%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT Super LCD 3vs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
f/2.2 (aperture)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 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

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
ModelDesire 820 (4G LTE)Lumia 900 (3G)
Other model namesHTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50Nokia Lumia 900 RM-823, Nokia Ace
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCNokia
Release date10/1/20144/8/2012
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)68.5 x 127.8 millimeters (2.7 x 5.03 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 7.8
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8055
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (14.78GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100 - ASIA: 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 900/1800/2100/2600 - ASIA: 1900/2300/2500/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-6EW
Battery capacity2600 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours7 hours
Standby424 hours (17.7 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange
• HTC Sense UI 6.0
• HTC BoomSound
• Face Fusion
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Cyan, White, Magenta
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Corning Gorilla Curved Glass Screen
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• Anti-glare polariser

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
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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