Vivo NEX A vs HTC Desire (A8181)
Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX A vs HTC Desire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2316
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
3.7"
SLCD
SLCD
480x800
5
MP
MP
576MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1400
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Vivo NEX A
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24 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 14 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| Ambient light sensor |
| +7 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | NEX A | Desire (A8181) |
| Other model names | NEX ๅ จ้ขๅฑ, BBK vivo NEX A 128GB + 6GB RAM | HTC Desire A8181, HTC Bravo |
| Country or region available |   (Global, International), China | feature not registered |
| Brand | Vivo | HTC |
| Release date | 6/1/2018 | 3/31/2010 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in) | 60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in) |
| Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 135 grams (4.73 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT Super LCD |
| Screen size | 6.59" inches | 3.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2316 pixels | 480x800 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 388 PPI | 252 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 2.1 Eclair |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 2.2.1 Froyo |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 576MB LPDDR |
| Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) | 512MB (151MB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 800/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4 | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | feature not registered |
| Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | feature not registered |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | feature not registered |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | Not supported |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | Not supported |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Vivo NEX A | 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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9 |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 2.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | feature not registered |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 1400 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 22W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 6.5 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 360 hours (15 days) |
โ Other features | ||
| Vivo NEX A | 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 | โข Colors: Black, Red โข Funtouch OS 4 โข 32-bit/192kHz audio โข Pop-up front camera | โข Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White โข Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update โข Optical mouse (Touchpad) โข HTC Sense UI โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Vivo NEX A | HTC Desire (A8181) | |
| 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 |