HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 820 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2018 8:36 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 11:32 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime X HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB) Compare HTC Desire 820 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2600 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)8% Lighter
267 PPI	vs	+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras 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.
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Other model names	HTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50	Galaxy J5 Prime SM-G570M/Dual-Sim, SM-G570MZKDCOO
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2014	6/1/2017
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)	69.5 x 142.8 millimeters (2.74 x 5.62 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
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 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
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 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	16 hours
Standby	424 hours (17.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	• Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange • HTC Sense UI 6.0 • HTC BoomSound • Face Fusion Java framework	• Colors: Black, White/Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)	Galaxy J5 Prime (SM-G570M/DS 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered