OnePlus One (64GB) vs HTC Desire (A8181)

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

5/4/2014 12:03 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:25 PM

Compare HTC Desire X OnePlus One (64GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1920x1080

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points HTC Desire (A8181) Compare OnePlus One X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus One (64GB)

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!

22 Advantages OnePlus One (64GB)	vs	4 Advantages HTC Desire (A8181)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR34 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	576MB LPDDR
+64GB (59GB available)399 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (151MB available)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)34% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+1920x1080 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+401 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	252 PPI
+5.5"49% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh121% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)20% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One (64GB)	Desire (A8181)
Other model names	OnePlus One A0001 Cyanogen, OnePlus 1 4G LTE, BBK Bacon	HTC Desire A8181, HTC Bravo
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	OnePlus	HTC
Release date	5/1/2014	3/31/2010
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 152.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.02 in)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1920x1080 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	576MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (59GB available)	512MB (151MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Sandstone Black • CyanogenMod 11S • Sony Exmor IMX214 camera • Records video 1080p@60fps and 720p@120fps • LED notification • WiFi display Miracast • 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
	OnePlus One (64GB)	HTC Desire (A8181)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered