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Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M) vs HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime vs HTC Desire 816 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 816 X Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M) 11Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime X
5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 816 (Dual-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!

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M) vs Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)} 14 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1.5GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
8GB (3GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+267 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.5"10%
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
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)
(front) 5MP
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
ModelGalaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Other model namesGalaxy J2 Prime G532M (Single-Sim)HTC Desire 816 Dual Chip, HTC Desire 816 Doble Sim, HTC A5
Country or region available(Latin America)New Zealand
(Latin America), New Zealand
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date11/1/20163/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (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 only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot 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

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered730 hours (30.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
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, Gold, Silver, Pink
• Samsung Grace UX
• 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

Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.47W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
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