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HTC Desire HD (A9191) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire HD vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X HTC Desire HD (A9191) 03Points
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) Compare HTC Desire HD X
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

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Desire HD (A9191)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire HD (A9191) vs Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.53GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels185%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+271 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+6.2"44%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbreadvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
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
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.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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ModelDesire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Other model namesHTC Desire HD A9191, HTC AceXiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8457IN, MZB8458IN, MZB8459IN
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
BrandHTCXiaomi
Release date10/20/20109/1/2019
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 123 millimeters (2.68 x 4.84 in)75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered400nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM825564bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage2GB (1.53GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Global, India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsDivX, Xvid, MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby490 hours (20.4 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Brown
โ€ข HTC Sense UI
โ€ข DLNA
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
โ€ข MIUI 11
โ€ข Sony IMX363 back camera sensor
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

HTC Desire HD (A9191)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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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