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HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 820 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 X HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) 03Points
5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

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31Points Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB) Compare HTC Desire 820 X
6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)

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!

Desire 820 (4G LTE)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+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+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR5X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+512GB (478GB available)39 times
More internal storage for applications and files
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3vs+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+416 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.2"13%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
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 and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 12MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+4000 mAh54%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 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 Victus 2Advantage
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

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
ModelDesire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
Other model namesHTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50Galaxy S25 SM-S931B/Dual-SIM
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date10/1/20142/3/2025, Announced: 1/22/2025
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)70.5 x 146.9 millimeters (2.78 x 5.78 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3LTPO AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI416 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 15
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 7.0

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 2193701 (v10)
Geekbench: 10050 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)512GB (478GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 900/1800/2100/2600 - ASIA: 1900/2300/2500/2600LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.56" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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 and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
10-bit HDR10+

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
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

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging
45W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standby424 hours (17.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange
• HTC Sense UI 6.0
• HTC BoomSound
• Face Fusion
• Java framework
• Colors: Blue Black, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.294W/kg (head), 1.363W/kg (body)
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