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HTC P3600 vs HTC Desire (A8181)

Side by side comparison between HTC P3600 vs HTC Desire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire X HTC P3600 02Points
HTC P3600
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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26Points HTC Desire (A8181) Compare HTC P3600 X
HTC Desire (A8181)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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P3600} 2 Advantages HTC P3600 vs Desire (A8181)} 26 Advantages HTC Desire (A8181)
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
400MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core163%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+576MB LPDDR8 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (61MB available)vs+512MB (151MB available)148%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MiniSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)11%
Lighter
18.4 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)55%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+252 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.7"32%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50 apps (Windows Mobile)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 1.8 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
802.11 b/g [wifi3]
WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+ 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 P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
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ModelHTC P3600Desire (A8181)
Other model namesHTC Trinity 100HTC Desire A8181, HTC Bravo
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCHTC
Release date9/1/20063/31/2010
Depth18.4 millimeters (0.72 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)58.2 x 108 millimeters (2.29 x 4.25 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~38.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI252 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
System versionWindows Mobile 5.0Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
Chipset32bit: Samsung SC3244232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 400MHz ARM920T (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM576MB LPDDR
Internal storage128MB (61MB available)512MB (151MB available)
External storageUntil 2GB MiniSD
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1.8 Mbps7.2/2 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, 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 P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
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 P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, 3GPMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formatsMP3, AACMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9

🔌 Connectivity

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours6.5 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black
• Pocket Office
• PocketIE
• Handwriting recognition
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White
• Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update
• Optical mouse (Touchpad)
• HTC Sense UI
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC P3600HTC Desire (A8181)
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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