Lenovo K12 ProvsHTC Desire 21 Pro 5G

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Lenovo
Lenovo K12 Pro
K12 Pro
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Lenovo K12 Pro's battery life is exceptionally long, lasting up to two days without needing recharge.
The Lenovo K12 Pro's display is a highlight, offering a smooth and engaging user experience despite minor drawbacks overall.
The camera setup on Lenovo K12 Pro is impressive considering its budget-friendly price tag and features.
The Lenovo K12 Pro's performance is satisfactory for its price point, handling daily tasks decently overall.
HTC
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
Desire 21 Pro 5G
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (SM6350)
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G's poor battery life is its most significant and disappointing drawback overall.
The display of the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G falls short, lacking notable features and refresh rate variety.
The HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G's camera is its most significant drawback, failing to justify premium pricing.
The HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G's performance falls short of expectations, struggling with multitasking and demanding tasks.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Tie
Lenovo K12 Pro
2 GHz
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
2 GHz

RAM

Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
4GB
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
8GB

Storage

Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
64GB
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
128GB

Weight

Winner
Lenovo K12 Pro
221g
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
205g
Rank
Lenovo K12 Pro
#749
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
Winner
#667
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo K12 Pro
#758
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#394
Winner
Design
Lenovo K12 Pro
#757
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#749
Winner
Display
Lenovo K12 Pro
#762
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#559
Winner
Performance
Lenovo K12 Pro
#752
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#670
Winner
Battery
Lenovo K12 Pro
#697
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#692
Winner
Camera
Lenovo K12 Pro
#439
Winner
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#535
item_phones_categoryId
Lenovo K12 Pro
#1
Tie
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo K12 Pro
HTC HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (SM6350)
CPU
4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
2x Kryo 560 2 GHz + 6x Kryo 560 2 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
11
8
Frequency
2
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 610
Qualcomm Adreno 619L
RAM
4
8
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
N/A
Capacity
64
128
Fingerprint security
Yes, in the back
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
178220
275000
Antutu Version
Antutu v8
Antutu v8
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
Overall performance better than 61% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo K12 Pro

Strengths

The Lenovo K12 Pro has a competitive budget price of 8,490 pesos.
It comes with stock Android for a clean and straightforward user experience.
The phone features a massive 6.8-inch IPS MAX Vision display, making it great for watching videos or browsing the web.
The triple rear cameras provide good quality photos under good lighting conditions.
The phone has a large 6000mAh battery capacity, which provides excellent battery life.
It supports fast charging and 2.5W reverse charging, which is convenient.
The Lenovo K12 Pro runs smoothly for day-to-day tasks such as calls, social media scrolling, or video streaming.

Weaknesses

The phone has a large and thick design that can be difficult to handle one-handed.
It has sizable bezels and a slightly thicker chin on the display.
The screen resolution is only 720p, which may not be suitable for some users.
Audio quality is decent but lacks depth and bass, making it unsuitable for music lovers.
Gaming performance can be slow due to the Snapdragon 662 processor.
Face unlock can struggle in low-light scenarios.
The phone does not have a high refresh rate display.

HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G

Strengths

The device has a good camera with a 48 megapixel wide sensor that takes okay images, especially at high zoom.
The phone's display is the same as other devices, but it does have a slightly better refresh rate.
The battery life is decent with a 5000 milliampere capacity and 18 watt charging, although not the best in its class.
The device has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor which is convenient.

Weaknesses

The phone's price of around 350 euros is overpriced and not worth the money compared to other devices on the market.
The camera has issues with the macro mode and depth sensor, making them unusable.
The device lags behind in terms of technology and innovation, making it seem outdated compared to newer models from companies like Xiaomi.
The phone's storage is expandable via SD card but the rest of its specs are not as impressive as other devices in its class.
Read Full Reviews

Lenovo K12 Pro

The Lenovo K12 Pro is a budget-friendly smartphone that promises to deliver on its price point. With stock Android, a massive 6.8-inch display, triple rear cameras, and a whopping 6000mAh battery, it's an intriguing option for those looking for a bang-for-your-buck entry-level device. Priced at PHP 8,490, this phone offers impressive specs, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor and 4GB of RAM. But can it keep up with other smartphones in its class? Let's dive into the details to find out.

HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G

The HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G - a device that promises much but delivers little. Priced at around 350 euros, this smartphone is expected to offer cutting-edge features and performance. However, our experience suggests otherwise. With an overpriced tag, mediocre cameras, and a processor that's not quite up-to-par, this phone falls short of expectations. In comparison to other devices on the market, it seems woefully underwhelming. Is it worth considering for those looking for a reliable Android device? Our review will shed some light on its true capabilities.

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