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HTC Legend

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4.4
based on all reviews
User ratings:
18
4.2 out of 5
18 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
61 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
14
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4.6 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
85 %
4 stars
14 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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Pros

  • smooth
  • simple forms that are irresistibly attractive
  • speed

Cons

  • disappeared and all keys are arranged in a single row below the display
  • equipped with an AMOLED display
  • some overarching interface issues that make it feel a little clunky

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 3.2 in
  • 480, 320 px
  • AMOLED
  • 180 ppi
  • 1300 mAh
  • Single-core

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HTC Legend - Pros & Cons

HTC Legend

Pros

  • smooth
  • simple forms that are irresistibly attractive
  • speed
  • responsiveness and build quality
  • screen looks amazing and is responsive
  • The interface is also very nice with a surprising number of options including exposure control
  • looks great and works well
  • speed is generally pretty impressive across the board
  • slick and smooth
  • Daylight shots are actually pretty reasonable
  • much better spec and a better form factor

Cons

  • disappeared and all keys are arranged in a single row below the display
  • equipped with an AMOLED display
  • some overarching interface issues that make it feel a little clunky
  • be used with gloves or a stylus
  • loudspeaker is a little weedy
  • has particularly poor reception
  • the screen is rather narrow when held in portrait and
  • it does not support 5GIs HTC Legend waterproof
  • Does HTC Legend have wireless charging
  • Does HTC Legend have Google Play Services
  • lacking is with regards to internal memory for storing multimedia content

HTC Legend - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1300 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
180 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 Legend - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.1
CPU clock speed0.6 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 200
RAM memory384 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Red,Silver
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
  • Rubber
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 certifiedno
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 capacity1300.0 mAh
Standby time560.0 h
Talk time7.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size3.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution480 x 320 px
TechnologyAMOLED
Pixel density180.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Internal storage368 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
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Dimensions
Height4.41 in
Width2.22 in
Depth0.45 in
Weight4.44 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
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno

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HTC Legend HTC - Editorial Reviews (14)

4.6
Based on 14 reviews
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TechRadar
Published: 08.03.2010
HTC Legend review
4.5

Taking Android to the next level - Apple should be scared

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Engadget
Published: 10.03.2010
HTC Legend review

After four three flavors of the HTC Hero, the Taiwanese mobile giant has finally brought back the chin with an additional lick of aluminum and a similarly quirky name -- the Legend.

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Good Gear Guide
HTC Legend smartphone
4.5

Hero becomes Legend with HTC's latest Android smartphone

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CNET
Published: 21.10.2010
HTC Legend

The combination of the Legend's outstanding industrial design and first-rate user experience is a smartphone that is as beautiful to behold as it is fun to play around with.

HTC Legend HTC Legend Review: Frankly, It Feels Expensive
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Gizmodo
Published: 08.03.2010
HTC Legend Review: Frankly, It Feels Expensive

With HTC's upcoming crop of Androids, you'll be able to separate people into two distinct groups: those who spring for the brainier, better-specced Desire, and those who get bowled over by the beautiful, yet lesser-specced Legend.

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fonearena.com
HTC Legend Review
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Alphr
Published: 24.03.2010
HTC Legend review
5.0

The iPhone 3GS has been top of the smartphone pile for nearly a year now, and its reign has been pretty much unchallenged. At last, however, it may well have a rival worthy of the name: the HTC Legend. It'

HTC Legend HTC Legend review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 10.03.2010
HTC Legend review | IT PRO

The HTC Legend was probably the most anticipated release that stemmed from Mobile World Congress this year. We take a look to see just how good it really is.

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Expert Reviews
Published: 22.03.2010
HTC Legend review
5.0

Fantastic build quality, good battery life, a vibrant display, and superbly functional software make the Legend the best value smartphone currently available.

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SlashGear
Published: 08.03.2010
HTC Legend review

We did little to disguise how impressed we were with the HTC Hero when we reviewed it all the way back in July 2009. At the time we suggested it was the device with which Android came of age; since…

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 10.03.2010
HTC Legend
4.5

With its aluminium chassis, AMOLED screen, and 5-megapixel, flash-equipped camera, this is one of the best Android phones on the market.

HTC Legend HTC Legend review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 10.03.2010
HTC Legend review | IT PRO
4.0

The HTC Legend was probably the most anticipated release that stemmed from Mobile World Congress this year. We take a look to see just how good it really is.

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Phone Arena
Published: 01.04.2010
HTC Legend Review
4.5

The HTC Legend looks like significantly improved version of the HTC Hero that offers awesome design, AMOLED display and updated HTC Sense interface. Hold your horses, guys and don’t hit the ground running for the nearest shop, at least not until you have read our review. Now, let’s find out whether the novelty features of the device turn a truly capable Android handset into an excellent one…

HTC Legend HTC Legend review: A Hero becomes a Legend
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GSMArena.com
Published: 24.03.2010
HTC Legend review: A Hero becomes a Legend

It took a little Magic and a Dream but Android eventually got a Hero to champion the OS. Now, the HTC Legend comes in an aluminum suit of armor to join...