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HTC Desire (A8181) vs HP Pre 3

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire vs HP Pre 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HP Pre 3 X HTC Desire (A8181) 11Points
HTC Desire (A8181)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points HP Pre 3 Compare HTC Desire X
HP Pre 3
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.58"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire (A8181)

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Desire (A8181)} 11 Advantages HTC Desire (A8181) vs Pre 3} 6 Advantages HP Pre 3
+576MB LPDDR13%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)16%
Lighter		vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)34%
Thinner		vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+3.7"3%
Larger screen		vs3.58"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)466 times
More apps available to download and use		vs7500 apps (webOS Nation)
+1400 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1230 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (151MB available)vs+8GB53 times
More internal storage for applications and files
252 PPIvs+261 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
22 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+15 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 (A8181)HP Pre 3
 
ModelDesire (A8181)Pre 3
Other model namesHTC Desire A8181, HTC BravoHewlett-Packard Pre 3, HP Pre3, HP Palm Pre3 GSM, HP Pre III
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCHP
Release date3/31/20108/1/2011
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)64 x 111 millimeters (2.52 x 4.37 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI261 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairHP webOS 2.2
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD825032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
RAM memory576MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage512MB (151MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 (A8181)HP Pre 3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White
• Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update
• Optical mouse (Touchpad)
• HTC Sense UI
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• HP Touchstone v2 charging dock compliant
• HAC (T4/M4)
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi router service
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire (A8181)HP Pre 3
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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