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Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB) vs HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 Pro vs HTC Desire 816 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 816 X Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB) 28Points
6.47"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE) Compare Huawei P30 Pro X
5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)

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!

P30 Pro (L29 512GB)} 28 Advantages Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB) vs Desire 816 (4G LTE)} 5 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core88%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+512GB (494GB available)123 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB nano-Memory100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+398 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+6.47"18%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(quad camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + 0.3MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.6 (aperture)38%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)16%
Lighter
8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
ModelP30 Pro (L29 512GB)Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Other model namesHuawei P30 Pro VOG-L29 (8GB RAM) Dual-sim, Huawei VogueHTC Desire 816 4G LTE-A, HTC A5
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
feature not registered
BrandHuaweiHTC
Release date3/26/20193/1/2014
Depth8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 158 millimeters (2.89 x 6.22 in)78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Display typeOLEDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size6.47" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)398 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP10 720MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512GB (494GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1400/200 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)
VoLTE
LTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
40 megapixels
20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF
8MP telephoto f/3.4125mm1/4"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D Time-of-Flight
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution7296x5472 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered730 hours (30.4 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal
• EMUI 9.1
• 19.5:9 ratio display
• DCI-P3, HDR10 display
• Leica optics on camera
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos sound
• Huawei Pay
• Vapor chamber cooling system on processor
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• HTC Sense UI 6
• HTC BoomSound
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
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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