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HTC Desire

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User ratings:
39
4.4 out of 5
39 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:
29
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4.0 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • performance was on a par with other smartphones
  • the best-made and most spectacular smartphones
  • The more powerful processor means the device is better able to run applications faster

Cons

  • pull out only those messages flagged or currently unread
  • Voice Search functionality is missing
  • no automatic linking of faces spotted in photos into their related contacts

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 3.7 in
  • 800, 480 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 252 ppi
  • 1400 mAh
  • Single-core

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HTC Desire - Pros & Cons

HTC Desire

Pros

  • performance was on a par with other smartphones
  • the best-made and most spectacular smartphones
  • The more powerful processor means the device is better able to run applications faster
  • offers a better camera and much more stamina
  • nice
  • easy-to-judge scene and sure enough the Desire 626 can manage
  • HTC is a nice size to hold
  • HTC s Sense interface which most people are comfortable with
  • colors look natural enough and contrast is decent
  • screen shows good response rates in our tests
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye

Cons

  • pull out only those messages flagged or currently unread
  • Voice Search functionality is missing
  • no automatic linking of faces spotted in photos into their related contacts
  • tiny retail box
  • trackball is gone for an optical trackpad
  • lack of proper balance (the upper part is slightly heftier
  • the metal framing around the screen the back is entirely plastic
  • it gets rather hard to use in direct sunlight
  • its display is smaller
  • not as spectacular as the Legend
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app

HTC Desire - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1400 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
252 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

HTC - Video Reviews (9)

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HTC Desire - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.1
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 200
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1400.0 mAh
Standby time360.0 h
Talk time6.5 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size3.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution800 x 480 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density252.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Internal storage128 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
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Dimensions
Height4.69 in
Width2.36 in
Depth0.47 in
Weight4.59 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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HTC Desire HTC - Editorial Reviews (29)

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HTC Desire Home review
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whathifi
Published: 01.10.2010
Home review
4.0

It's obvious that HTC's Desire is an attractive proposition, but its not the perfect all-rounder against its competitive rivals

HTC Desire HTC Desire 620 Review
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3g.co.uk
Published: 26.03.2015
HTC Desire 620 Review
3.5

Can’t justify an HTC One M9? Then consider the HTC Desire 620- an affordable new mid-ranger.

HTC Desire HTC Desire review
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Alphr
Published: 27.04.2010
HTC Desire review
5.0

HTC has launched a withering assault in the past two months on Apple's dominance at the top of the smartphone tree. First the HTC Legend appeared, with its beautiful aluminium chassis and slick operation, and now the attractive HTC

HTC Desire HTC Desire Review: An Even More Desirable Nexus One
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Gizmodo
Published: 29.03.2010
HTC Desire Review: An Even More Desirable Nexus One

You could say we've already reviewed the HTC Desire. After all, it's essentially a jumped-up Nexus One with a few minor changes, right? Wrong. HTC Sense, Adobe Flash support and an optical trackpad make it a brand new experience.

HTC Desire HTC Desire Eye review: Two cameras better than one, definitely
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The Indian Express
Published: 12.01.2015
HTC Desire Eye review: Two cameras better than one, definitely

HTC Desire is good mid-range flagship, especially for those who wants a stellar camera.

HTC Desire ET Review: HTC Desire 600
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The Economic Times
Published: 05.08.2013
ET Review: HTC Desire 600

HTCs Desire 600 sits at the other end of the price range though. Its an attractive design, thanks to the tapered edges, red highlights and brushed metal edge.

HTC Desire HTC Desire S review
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Android Central
Published: 18.04.2011
HTC Desire S review

The HTC Desire S is the successor to one of HTC’s most popular European phones. The original Desire featured top specs for the time, along with a prettier, more accessible Android thanks to the HTC

HTC Desire HTC Desire 12+ review: Good looking Desire but looks aren't everything
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India Today
Published: 15.06.2018
HTC Desire 12+ review: Good looking Desire but looks aren't everything

Just the way it is with the design of this phone, the Desire 12+ gets some things right about the display while missing the mark on a few others bits

HTC Desire HTC Desire 12 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 22.05.2018
HTC Desire 12 Smartphone Review
3.8

We review the mid-range smartphone HTC Desire 12, which offers 32 GB of internal storage, runs Android 7.1.1 and it costs 199 Euros (~$234).

HTC Desire HTC Desire S Android phone
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PC World
HTC Desire S Android phone
4.0

HTC Desire S review: The Desire S is best described as an evolution of its predecessor, but does little to stand out amongst the crowd

HTC Desire HTC Desire 626 review | Stuff
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stuff.tv/my/
HTC Desire 626 review | Stuff

Can HTC match the mighty Moto G?

HTC Desire HTC Desire review: A desire come true
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GSMArena.com
Published: 16.04.2010
HTC Desire review: A desire come true

If you've seen the Google Nexus One, you've seen the HTC Desire. End of story. We liked the Nexus One so be our guest, HTC Desire. But is it all that...

HTC Desire HTC Desire Review
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SlashGear
Published: 29.03.2010
HTC Desire Review

The HTC Desire is the company’s second-strike in what they hope will be a one-two sucker punch for the Android competition. Following on from the excellent HTC Legend, the Desire borrows plen…

HTC Desire HTC Desire Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 16.04.2010
HTC Desire Review
4.5

The HTC Desire is the long-awaited Android handset with specifications similar to those of the famous Nexus One and equipped with the wonderful Sense interface. We gather this must look like a dream come true to avid fans of high-end Android-based cell phones, but whether or not this is the case indeed... well, keep reading and you will found out…

HTC Desire HTC Desire review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 06.04.2010
HTC Desire review | IT PRO
4.0

We review the HTC Desire to see if it builds on Android's already solid foundation and has something to entice business users as well as consumers.

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