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Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB) vs HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 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 S4 (GT-i9505 16GB) 19Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X
5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)

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 S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB) vs Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)} 5 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)19%
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
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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]
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video only main camera
+20 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

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
ModelGalaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 LTE (4G LTE) i9505, Galaxy S IV, Samsung AltiusHTC Desire 816 Dual Chip, HTC Desire 816 Doble Sim, HTC A5
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date4/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/20133/1/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)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 / Upload100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)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 S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.14µm pixelfeature 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
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

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours21 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)730 hours (30.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework
• 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 S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)HTC Desire 816 (Dual-Sim)
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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