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HTC Desire C

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User ratings:
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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3.6 out of 5
4 user ratings
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75 %
3 stars
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Pros

  • Colors and viewing angles are fine for the purposes of this device
  • The video playback was smooth and the viewing angles were better than most devices
  • HTC Desire C performed quite well

Cons

  • soft-touch matte back side
  • outdoor visibility to be somewhat insufficient
  • mediocre performance and poor camera

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 3.5 in
  • 480, 320 px
  • 165 ppi
  • 1230 mAh
  • Single-core

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HTC Desire C - Pros & Cons

HTC Desire C

Pros

  • Colors and viewing angles are fine for the purposes of this device
  • The video playback was smooth and the viewing angles were better than most devices
  • HTC Desire C performed quite well
  • The Sense interface on the device is relatively smooth
  • solid build and subtle curves have
  • detail and great design
  • clear
  • bright and usable at all angles
  • apps performance the device performed well
  • the keyboard is relatively smooth to type on
  • nice and snappy for taking a photo -- at well

Cons

  • soft-touch matte back side
  • outdoor visibility to be somewhat insufficient
  • mediocre performance and poor camera
  • 5mm headphone jack
  • Micro-USB port
  • the edges are indistinct
  • Browsermark score too was underwhelming at 181
  • Does HTC Desire C have wireless charging
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • Does HTC Desire C have Google Play Services
  • Does HTC Desire C have fast charging

HTC Desire C - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1230 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
165 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
0.6 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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HTC Desire C - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.0
CPU clock speed0.6 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 200
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.8 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution640 x 480 px
Geo-taggingyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Bluetooth profileA2DP
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1230.0 mAh
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size3.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution480 x 320 px
Pixel density165.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Internal storage4 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
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Dimensions
Height4.22 in
Width2.39 in
Depth0.47 in
Weight3.46 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes

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HTC Desire C HTC - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.6
Based on 8 reviews
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HTC Desire C HTC Desire C Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 26.06.2012
HTC Desire C Review
4.0

A new model called 'Desire C' has launched to refresh HTC's budget line-up. It is the latest attempt of the manufacturer to offer something to those users, who aren't willing to spend a fortune on a phone, but would love to experience some HTC love. Let's see what the Desire C has in store for us...

HTC Desire C HTC Desire C review
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T3
Published: 21.06.2012
HTC Desire C review
4.0

The entry level HTC Desire C with Android 4.0 has rivals running for cover

HTC Desire C HTC Desire C Review
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techwalls.com
HTC Desire C Review

Although HTC reserves its top Smartphones for the One series, but on this occasion, Desire flagship series' C model has hit the market with just as much glamor and promise.

HTC Desire C Review: HTC Desire C
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businesstoday.intoday.in
Published: 27.08.2012
Review: HTC Desire C

The puny 600MHz processor is a spoiler for the HTC Desire C.

HTC Desire C HTC Desire C review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.07.2012
HTC Desire C review
3.5

Can this small, rubber clad phone climb head and shoulders above its competition?

HTC Desire C HTC Desire C
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CNET
Published: 17.07.2012
HTC Desire C

The HTC Desire C delivers the latest Android software on a budget but there are more powerful and capable alternatives vying for your cash.

HTC Desire C HTC Desire C review
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Android Central
Published: 15.07.2012
HTC Desire C review

HTC goes where no other budget phone has gone before with the Desire C. ICS, Sense 4.0, and only £150. But, is it any good?

HTC Desire C HTC Desire C Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 23.07.2013
HTC Desire C Review
3.0

Read the in depth Review of HTC Desire C Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about HTC Desire C configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.