Sony Xperia L1 (G3311) vs HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L1 vs HTC Desire 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/4/2017 10:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:14 PM

Compare HTC Desire 820 X Sony Xperia L1 (G3311) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) Compare Sony Xperia L1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)

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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	vs	6 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 3
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+2620 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.45GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)33% More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)16% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

720x1280 pixels

267 PPI

5.5"

(back) 13MP

LED flash

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L1 (G3311)	Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Other model names	Sony Xperia L1 Single-Sim, Sony G3311	HTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	3/1/2017	10/1/2014
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)	78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD 3
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.45GHz 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 controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - ASIA: 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE 900/1800/2100/2600 - ASIA: 1900/2300/2500/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2620 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.5 hours	22 hours
Standby	531 hours (22.1 days)	424 hours (17.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Clear Audio+ • WiFi Miracast	• Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange • HTC Sense UI 6.0 • HTC BoomSound • Face Fusion • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)	HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Sony Xperia L1 (G3311) vs HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L1 vs HTC Desire 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate