Side-by-side technical data
HTC Desire 20 Plus vs Realme 8 5G
Comparison between HTC Desire 20 Plus and Realme 8 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HTC and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 8 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 270 ppi
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 203 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 332,151 | 366,200 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold cores and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Orange, Black, Blue | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 162.5 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.7 % | 83.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 850, 3G UMTS 900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Desire 20 Plus | 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX3241 |
