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HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 820 vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) 21Points
5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Desire 820 (4G LTE)} 21 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs N9 (16GB)} 7 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core176%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)57%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+267 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs251 PPI
+5.5"41%
Larger screen
vs3.9"
+(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) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh79%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 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
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)15%
Lighter
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
f/2.2 (aperture)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
ModelDesire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model namesHTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCNokia
Release date10/1/20149/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI251 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatMeego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3630
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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-ACSD, GPRS, 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 N9 (16GB)
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 registered1/3" inches
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 registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)CIF (352x288)
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 N9 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
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, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity2600 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hours7 hours
Standby424 hours (17.7 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
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, Magenta, Glossy White
• Anti-glare polariser
• Ovi Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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