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Nokia 3.1 A vs HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3.1 A vs HTC Desire 816 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.45"
IPS

720x1440

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2990
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE) Compare Nokia 3.1 A X
5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3.1 A

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!

3.1 A} 16 Advantages Nokia 3.1 A vs Desire 816 (4G LTE)} 7 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+720x1440 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+295 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2990 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18%
Thinner
5.45"vs+5.5"1%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 5MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
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Model3.1 ADesire 816 (4G LTE)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia 3.1 A TA1140, TA-1140, HMD GlobalHTC Desire 816 4G LTE-A, HTC A5
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date6/1/20193/1/2014
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.83 x 6.01 in)78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size5.45" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels (18:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)295 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 504Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkUMTS 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30)LTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2990 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered730 hours (30.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 3.1 AHTC 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
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• 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

Nokia 3.1 AHTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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