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HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs ZTE V821

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 820 vs ZTE V821 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE V821 X HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) 23Points
5.5"
SLCD3

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.4"
CSTN

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)

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Desire 820 (4G LTE)} 23 Advantages HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE) vs V821} 4 Advantages ZTE V821
+16GB (12GB available)122 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (100MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)61%
Thinner
vs12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage
TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid
vsCSTN - passive matrix
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+267 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+5.5"129%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh189%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs900 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)29%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
 
ModelDesire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
Other model namesHTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50ZTE V821, ZTE GV821, ZTE GSM V821 Dual Chip, Dual SIM
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCZTE
Release date10/1/20146/1/2011
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)78.7 x 157.7 millimeters (3.1 x 6.21 in)61 x 110 millimeters (2.4 x 4.33 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3CSTN - passive matrix
Screen size5.5" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~26.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)MediaTek MT6516
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM926EJ-S rev 5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3feature not registered
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)256MB (100MB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1900/2100 - ASIA: 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 900/1800/2100/2600 - ASIA: 1900/2300/2500/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS

📷 Camera

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Li3709T42P3h483757
Battery capacity2600 mAh900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours7.5 hours
Standby424 hours (17.7 days)316.7 hours (13.2 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Grey, Tangerine, Blue, Orange
• HTC Sense UI 6.0
• HTC BoomSound
• Face Fusion
• Java framework
• Colors: Black on red
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 820 (4G LTE)ZTE V821
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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