Name: Explorer
Brand: HTC
SKU: 29741
Rating: 4.2 (47 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

zippy
smooth all along and most of all affordable
by the navigation controls that provide simple ways to launch and exit the applications

the video player too can be given a miss
somehow doesn t seem as revolutionary as previous generations of mobile broadband
Does HTC Explorer have wireless charging

Primary sensor resolution: 3.2 Mpx
Screen size: 3.2 in
Resolution: 480, 320 px
Pixel density: 180 ppi
Battery capacity: 1230 mAh
Cpu cores: Single-core

HTC Explorer - Pros & Cons

zippy
smooth all along and most of all affordable
by the navigation controls that provide simple ways to launch and exit the applications
big
bright display
a decent set of cameras and a fairly good processor
smooth performance and its wonderful photographic enhancements
It was a fantastic display to use for both work and pleasure
the user interface of the HTC Explorer is simple enough
The camera interface is very space efficient
compact size
handling of the HTC Explorer is outstanding
an uncomplicated and clear-cut user experience
offers great connectivity in a tiny package
exciting features and a reasonably priced rate
The call quality of the device is crisp and clear at both ends
the device is cute
small and feels very sturdy
The game ran absolutely smoothly
the device is pretty well-built
sleek and simple
Clean history and temporary files constantly
the loud and clear music being belted out
cleaner and more user-friendly experience
Call quality was perfectly fine
HTC Explorer certainly has a unique appeal
simple
attractive
intuitive and enjoyable

the video player too can be given a miss
somehow doesn t seem as revolutionary as previous generations of mobile broadband
Does HTC Explorer have wireless charging
5G connectivity as standard
rubbery plastic battery cover
there is no LED flash to go with it
PitfallThe phone does not come with a headset
There is no secondary video call camera apart from the fixed focus camera
you cannot add and delete panes
Does HTC Explorer have fast charging
the keyboard feels uncomfortable at first and takes a lot of getting used to
autofocus camera without a flash
it does not support 5GIs HTC Explorer waterproof
the device was a bit disappointing in the benchmarks test
The lack of a dedicated camera button too is missed
The battery of the device is quite a big letdown
it does not support wireless charging
mull over lags and sloppy behavior
Does HTC Explorer have Google Play Services
doesn't look as classy as the Wildfire S
defaults
straight out of the box

HTC Explorer - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3.2 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	1230 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	180 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	0.6 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

HTC - Video Reviews (9)

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HTC Explorer - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 2.3
CPU clock speed	0.6 GHz
CPU cores	Single-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 200
RAM memory	384 MB

Primary sensor resolution	3.2 Mpx
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	640 x 480 px
Autofocus	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes

Colour of product	Black
Material	Aluminum Plastic
Water resistant	no
Shock resistant	no

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes

Dual sim support	no
Sim card size	Mini-SIM
DLNA certified	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	3.0 HS
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth codec	SBC
NFC	no
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
Video output	No

Replaceable battery	yes
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	1230.0 mAh
Standby time	485.0 h
Talk time	7.0 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	no

Screen size	3.2 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	262K
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	480 x 320 px
Pixel density	180.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	no
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Internal storage	128 MB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	32GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD

Height	4.05 in
Width	2.25 in
Depth	0.51 in
Weight	3.81 oz

FM radio	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSDPA
Navigation system	A-GPS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
4G LTE	no
Mobile hotspot	yes

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HTC Explorer HTC - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.3

Based on 5 reviews

HTC Explorer HTC Explorer review: The start of a journey

GSMArena.com

Published: 14.12.2011

HTC Explorer review: The start of a journey

Ever since the Aria, HTC have had a petite Android on offer and the HTC Explorer is the latest in the line. With an affordable price tag, the plucky...

TechRadar

Published: 18.07.2012

HTC Explorer review

3.0

Budget Android smartphone that looks good - apart from the touchscreen

3g.co.uk

Published: 16.01.2012

HTC Explorer Review

3.5

HTC’s aim is to encourage newbies to try out smartphones, and with its simple email, net and apps and a neat £130 pricetag, the HTC Explorer represents a decent choice.