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HTC Desire (A8181) vs Nokia C6-01

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire vs Nokia C6-01 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia C6-01 X HTC Desire (A8181) 09Points
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia C6-01

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 (A8181)} 9 Advantages HTC Desire (A8181) vs C6-01} 11 Advantages Nokia C6-01
+1GHz 32bit Single-core54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs680MHz 32bit Single-core
+576MB LPDDR125%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)17%
Thinner
vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+252 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+3.7"16%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1400 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1050 mAh
512MB (151MB available)vs+1GB (340MB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)3%
Lighter
TFT Super LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
 
ModelDesire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
Other model namesHTC Desire A8181, HTC BravoNokia C6-01
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCNokia
Release date3/31/201010/4/2010
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)52.5 x 103.8 millimeters (2.07 x 4.09 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
Display typeTFT Super LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.7" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairSymbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD825032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 2003D Graphics HW Accelerator
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
RAM memory576MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (151MB available)1GB (340MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
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 Mbps10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, 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)Nokia C6-01
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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)Nokia C6-01
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5CT
Battery capacity1400 mAh1050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours4.5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)372 hours (15.5 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White
• Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update
• Optical mouse (Touchpad)
• HTC Sense UI
• Java framework
• Colors: Silver Grey, Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• 720p@30fps recording via an update
• OpenVG 1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0 support
• 3D stereo sound
• Ovi Maps 3.4
• Flash Lite 4.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire (A8181)Nokia C6-01
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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