HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G vs HTC U23
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
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HTC U23
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
Faster charging
HTC U23
Higher-resolution camera
HTC U23
Better display
HTC U23
Lighter body
HTC U23
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| PPI | 393 | 393 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 83 | 84.4 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 690 5G | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | 8 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 13 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 1,058 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 2,956 |
| AnTuTu | — | 566,018 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 4 | 3 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 64 MP, f/1.9, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 30 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 167.1 | 166.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 202 |
| Width (mm) | 78.1 | 77.1 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, January 13 | 2023, July 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, January 21 | Available. Released 2023, July 26 |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 7, 20, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G | HTC U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G and HTC U23 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC U23 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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