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Nokia 5 (Single-Sim) vs HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5 vs HTC Desire 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 820 X Nokia 5 (Single-Sim) 15Points
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) Compare Nokia 5 X
5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)

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!

5 (Single-Sim)} 15 Advantages Nokia 5 (Single-Sim) vs Desire 820 (4G LTE)} 4 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 3
+282 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo 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 7.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)11%
Thinner
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+16 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

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
ModelNokia 5 (Single-Sim)Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Other model namesNokia 5 (Global)HTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date3/1/201710/1/2014
Depth8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 149.7 millimeters (2.85 x 5.89 in)78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)
Weightfeature not registered155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 3
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (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 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - ASIA: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
LTE 900/1800/2100/2600 - ASIA: 1900/2300/2500/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered424 hours (17.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (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: Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• LED notification
• 500 nits display brightness
• VoLTE
• Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange
• HTC Sense UI 6.0
• HTC BoomSound
• Face Fusion
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5 (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 820 (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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