HTC Desire 820 vs LG Nexus 4 vs Sony Xperia Z1 vs Xiaomi Mi4 4G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC Desire 820 vs LG Nexus 4 vs Sony Xperia Z1 vs Xiaomi Mi4 4G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC Desire 820HTC Desire 820Global · 2GB · 16GB
LG Nexus 4LG Nexus 4Global · 2GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia Z1Sony Xperia Z1Global · 2GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Mi4 4GXiaomi Mi4 4GChina · 3GB · 16GB · 4G
Technical data sheets

Basics
HTC Desire 820
HTC Desire 820
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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LG Nexus 4
LG Nexus 4
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Mi4 4G
Xiaomi Mi4 4G
China · 3GB · 16GB · 4G
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.6Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.3Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera --Camera 5.3Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 4.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.6
14 reviews
8.2
198 reviews
7.7
84 reviews
8.9
184 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC Desire 820 vs LG Nexus 4 vs Sony Xperia Z1 vs Xiaomi Mi4 4G

Specs HTC Desire 820 price comparison HTC Desire 820
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		LG Nexus 4 price compare LG Nexus 4
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia Z1 prices Sony Xperia Z1
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Xiaomi Mi4 4G price compare Xiaomi Mi4 4G
China · 3GB · 16GB · 4G
Inches 5.5" 4.7" 5" 5"
Resolution HD HD+ FHD FHD
Usable surface 67% useful 68% useful 64% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 78.7 mm
157.7 mm
7.7 mm 		68.7 mm
133.9 mm
9.1 mm 		74.0 mm
144.0 mm
9.0 mm 		68.5 mm
139.2 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 155 g 139 g 170 g 149 g
Micro SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 37.215
v? 		27.316
v? 		41.029
v? 		61.493
v6
Battery 2600 mAh 2100 mAh 3000 mAh 3080 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX111PQ Exmor R
1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS 1/2,3
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.4 KitKat Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand HTC LG Sony Xiaomi
Aliases -- Mako, E960, Optimus Nexus, Nexus IV, Optimus G Nexus C6903, C6943, i1 Honami, C6906, C6902/L39h --

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		October 2012,
11 years ago 		September 2013,
10 years ago 		July 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC Desire 820
LG Nexus 4
Sony Xperia Z1
Xiaomi Mi4 4G
HTC Desire 820
LG Nexus 4
Sony Xperia Z1
Xiaomi Mi4 4G
Size
78.7 mm • 157.7 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.7 mm • 133.9 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.0 mm • 144.0 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 139.2 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 139 g 170 g 149 g
Usable surface 67 % 68 % 64 % 72 %
Materials - - - Plastic, Stainless steel
Resistance - - IP58
IP55 		-
Colors
White

Blue

Pink

Gray

Orange
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 4.7" 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS • LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD+
768 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 267 Pixels per inch 318 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • G2 Touch Hybrid display technology
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
6.9
7.2
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.4
8.8
8.6
9.1
Is it comfortable?
7.1
8.9
7.8
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.5
6.8
7.1
8.3
Number of reviews
14 reviews
198 reviews
84 reviews
184 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Krait 200 1.5 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 Qualcomm Adreno 320 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
37.215
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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27.316
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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41.029
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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61.493
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 9% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint No No No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.9
6.6
6.9
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
8.5
8.0
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.0
7.4
7.6
8.5
Number of reviews
14 reviews
198 reviews
84 reviews
184 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx 20.7 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX111PQ Exmor R Sony Exmor RS 1/2,3 Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- 64 - 6400 --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.18 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/4" -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Geotagging
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Dual shot

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 1.3 Mpx 2 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --
76
Mobile
77
Photo
74
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
6.9
8.8
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
4.9
6.9
7.3
Quality of selfies
7.4
5.3
7.0
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
6.8
7.2
8.1
Number of reviews
14 reviews
198 reviews
84 reviews
184 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
 --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Full Active Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HS
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • DID
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.373 W/Kg on head
0.323 W/Kg on body 		0.410 W/Kg on head
0.480 W/Kg on body 		-- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.203 W/Kg on head
0.316 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		-- -- W/Kg on head
1.370 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.4
8.4
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.2
8.3
8.4
7.9
And the WiFi?
8.1
8.4
8.4
8.7
Number of reviews
14 reviews
198 reviews
84 reviews
184 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
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2100 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3080 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 57%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
14 reviews
198 reviews
84 reviews
184 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Does this brand inspire confidence?
--
10
--
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Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 70%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 16%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 69%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
  • 14%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
14 reviews
198 reviews
84 reviews
184 reviews
Prices
From $ 139 --
Prices unavailable
From $ 185 --
Prices unavailable