Side-by-side technical data
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G vs HTC U20 5G
Comparison between HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G and HTC U20 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HTC.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 205 g
- against 215.5 g
HTC U20 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 330,500
- against 275,000
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- against 1,200 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 210 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 275,000 | 330,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 783 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,840 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 560 Gold at 2.0 GHz and 6x Kryo 560 Silver at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core processor with one 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime core, one 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold core, and six 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Purple | Green, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 167.1 mm | 171.2 mm |
| Weight | 205 g Best value | 215.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | 83.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 387 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B8, 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 B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, FM Radio, Infrared, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 210 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Desire 21 Pro 5G | U20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers |
