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HTC Desire U

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
In our HTC Desire U review article, we take a closer look at HTC's newest gadget for the entry-level market.Read more
Can HTC match the mighty Moto G?Read more
The Desire strikes a perfect balance between design, features and performance, offering users a fun, fast user experience and some of the best communications tools available in phones today.Read more
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Pros

  • the optical trackpad works nicely
  • nice
  • easy-to-judge scene and sure enough the Desire 626 can manage

Cons

  • Does HTC Desire U have Google Play Services
  • it is very hard for any company to beat Samsung and Apple
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Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 4 in
  • 800, 480 px
  • 233 ppi
  • 1650 mAh
  • Dual-core

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HTC Desire U - Pros & Cons

HTC Desire U

Pros

  • the optical trackpad works nicely
  • nice
  • easy-to-judge scene and sure enough the Desire 626 can manage
  • the device is easy to hold and carry in the pocket
  • Notification Shade stays consistent with the other devices
  • the screen and display quality on the Desire U is quite a bargain
  • the display appears very crisp and sharp
  • the video quality is functional and won t be very sharp
  • offers a better camera and much more stamina

Cons

  • Does HTC Desire U have Google Play Services
  • it is very hard for any company to beat Samsung and Apple
  • This site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • No port or button can be found at the bottom edge
  • the matte rubbery back cover meet at the phone s edges
  • out grainy
  • pixelated
  • and noisy
  • Desire U has no front camera
  • only 51% of power was left
  • the iPhone not supporting Flash content

HTC Desire U - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1650 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
233 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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HTC Desire U - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.0
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 203
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution640 x 480 px
Autofocusyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Panel typeLCD
Resolution800 x 480 px
Pixel density233.0 ppi
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.65 in
Width2.44 in
Depth0.37 in
Weight4.02 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
NFCyes
Charging connection
  • HDMI
  • USB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1650.0 mAh
Fast chargingno

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