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HTC Desire (A8182) vs Nokia Lumia 920

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire vs Nokia Lumia 920 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X HTC Desire (A8182) 04Points
HTC Desire (A8182)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Nokia Lumia 920 Compare HTC Desire X
Nokia Lumia 920
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 920

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Desire (A8182)} 4 Advantages HTC Desire (A8182) vs Lumia 920} 20 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)37%
Lighter		vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
576MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR278%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (151MB available)vs+32GB216 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)11%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels156%
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+332 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+4.5"22%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8.7MP77%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
 
ModelDesire (A8182)Lumia 920
Other model namesHTC Triumph, Desire US A8182, HTC BravoNokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia Phi
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCNokia
Release date8/1/201011/1/2012
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI332 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 (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD825032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
RAM memory576MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (151MB available)32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3552x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours10 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5
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: Black, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Wireless charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G Mobile Hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire (A8182)Nokia Lumia 920
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head)
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