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HTC Desire 816

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4.1
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User ratings:
45
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45 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
40 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.0 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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Pros

  • image quality was fantastic
  • superior performance and battery life
  • smooth

Cons

  • black levels were a little more mediocre
  • bit of stutter when we zoomed in and panned around
  • relative lack of sharpness is only clearly evident on text and icons

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5.5 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 267 ppi
  • 2600 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 5 Mpx

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HTC Desire 816 - Pros & Cons

HTC Desire 816

Pros

  • image quality was fantastic
  • superior performance and battery life
  • smooth
  • glossy chassis and rounded corners
  • Desire 816 is equipped as well as most top-tier smartphones
  • headphones delivered with the Desire 816 will deliver an even better sound
  • Reception in China has been great
  • Color reproduction is great as photos came out looking vibrant without looking
  • It is also good for watching videos
  • The screen is very crisp and offers good viewing angles
  • The detailing is better in daylight

Cons

  • black levels were a little more mediocre
  • bit of stutter when we zoomed in and panned around
  • relative lack of sharpness is only clearly evident on text and icons
  • on/off button and volume rocker sit up on the top left edge
  • microSD and nano-SIM slots
  • red is very pale and our blue is a little too strong
  • Indoor pictures come out quite blurred
  • interruptions/drops in the signal quality
  • power button and volume rocker
  • the band support is rather limited
  • The bezels round the screen are fairly large

HTC Desire 816 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2600 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
267 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.6 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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HTC Desire 816 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed1.6 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 305
RAM memory1.5GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.2 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height6.16 in
Width3.1 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight5.82 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
CDMA frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMirrorLink
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Display
Screen size5.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density267.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)no
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity2600.0 mAh
Standby time737.0 h
Talk time21.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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HTC Desire 816 HTC - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 26.02.2014
HTC Desire 816
3.5

HTC Desire 816 review: A great-looking mid-range Android phone with a large 720p screen and 4G.

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 review: a mid-tier phone with flagship DNA
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Pocketnow
Published: 31.05.2014
HTC Desire 816 review: a mid-tier phone with flagship DNA

Did HTC find the perfect balance of specs and user experience with its newest, biggest mid-tier smartphone? Find out in our HTC Desire 816 review!

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 17.06.2014
HTC Desire 816 review
5.0

The HTC Desire 816 is a superior budget phablet that's relatively inexpensive and will keep going all day

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 06.06.2014
HTC Desire 816 Smartphone Review
4.1

In-depth review of the HTC Desire 816 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8930AB, Qualcomm Adreno 305, 5.5", 0.2 kg) with various measurements, benchmarks and ratings.

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 review: Heart's desire
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GSMArena.com
Published: 21.05.2014
HTC Desire 816 review: Heart's desire

HTC has mostly stayed out of the phablet market but the segment is expanding so fast the Taiwanese can't afford to keep snubbing it. The HTC Desire 816 is...

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 Review
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Android Authority
Published: 21.04.2014
HTC Desire 816 Review

HTC is looking to prove that just because a phone is "midrange" doesn't necessarily mean that every single aspect of the phone has to be sacrificed

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 (Virgin Mobile) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.08.2014
HTC Desire 816 (Virgin Mobile) Review
4.0

On Virgin Mobile, the HTC Desire 816 is the best big phone for small budgets.

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 review: a good phone for a great price
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WhistleOut
Published: 24.06.2014
HTC Desire 816 review: a good phone for a great price
4.0

The Desire 816 is one of the best phones we've used in this price range, especially if you're after a 5.5 incher.

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 review
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TechRadar
Published: 30.05.2014
HTC Desire 816 review
3.5

HTC recommends you gloss regularly

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 Review
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TechSpot
Published: 07.07.2014
HTC Desire 816 Review
4.0

There's a growing demand for devices with larger-than-normal displays but mainstream specs and affordable prices. This is exactly where HTC's new product fits in. The Desire 816's...

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 full review: Not very innovative, but good value for money
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The Indian Express
Published: 13.05.2017
HTC Desire 816 full review: Not very innovative, but good value for money

The HTC Desire 816 is a good phone given the features and its price point.

HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 review
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Android Central
Published: 23.05.2014
HTC Desire 816 review

If HTC is to stage a financial recovery, it'll need more than just a compelling high-end smartphone. So as the company seeks to navigate back into the black for more than a quarter at a time, it&#