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HTC Magic

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User ratings:
31
4.3 out of 5
31 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
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3 stars
12 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
11
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4.2 out of 5
5 user ratings
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Pros

  • slimmer
  • sleeker and more attractive to the eye
  • bright

Cons

  • HTC Magic is smaller than the G1 in every way
  • lack of the hardware QWERTY keyboard
  • the G1 is the loss of the keyboard

Key specs

  • 3.15 Mpx
  • 3.2 in
  • 480, 320 px
  • 180 ppi
  • 1340 mAh
  • Single-core

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HTC Magic - Pros & Cons

HTC Magic

Pros

  • slimmer
  • sleeker and more attractive to the eye
  • bright
  • crisp and clear and very responsive to touch
  • Compact dimensions and distinct styling
  • the device looks fairly sophisticated and stylish
  • The device offers a decent Internet experience
  • slick and the phone is fast
  • reliable and has excellent battery life
  • It s also incredibly stable
  • fast

Cons

  • HTC Magic is smaller than the G1 in every way
  • lack of the hardware QWERTY keyboard
  • the G1 is the loss of the keyboard
  • mobile phone evolution has always moved from huge to small
  • Does HTC Magic have wireless charging
  • it does not support 5GIs HTC Magic waterproof
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • Does HTC Magic have Google Play Services
  • the device does not support transfer of data files via Bluetooth
  • almost submerged and minuscule silver buttons
  • Not all the applications support the QWERTY in landscape mode

HTC Magic - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1340 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
180 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
0.53 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

HTC - Video Reviews (9)

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HTC Magic - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 1.6
CPU clock speed0.53 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM7200A
RAM memory288 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution3.15 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution640 x 480 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution15.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of productWhite
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Digital compassyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
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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Display
Screen size3.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors65K
Panel typeLCD
Resolution480 x 320 px
Pixel density180.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayno
HDRno
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Storage
Internal storage512 MB
Memory card readeryes
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.45 in
Width2.17 in
Depth0.54 in
Weight4.16 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.0 EDR
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1340.0 mAh
Standby time660.0 h
Talk time7.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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HTC Magic HTC - Editorial Reviews (11)

4.2
Based on 11 reviews
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CNET
Published: 29.05.2009
HTC Magic

HTC Magic

HTC Magic HTC Magic review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.06.2009
HTC Magic review
4.0

The second Google Android phone finally lands: with new features and an upgraded interface, it's a belter

HTC Magic HTC Magic review: Practical magic
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GSMArena.com
Published: 15.07.2009
HTC Magic review: Practical magic

A cool looking touchscreen carrying a new mobile OS was enough to get the attention of even the most hardened of them techies last time we checked. Fair...

HTC Magic HTC Magic Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 08.07.2009
HTC Magic Review
3.8

Last year, HTC released the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1, but the second handset to run the OS is also an HTC product. Meet the Magic – a slimmer and QWERTY-less smart phone, running on the Android 1.5 Cupcake OS...

HTC Magic HTC Magic review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 11.05.2009
HTC Magic review | IT PRO
4.0

Can HTC's second Google Android based handset cast a powerful enough spell over us to forget the iPhone? We check out the HTC Magic.

HTC Magic Review: HTC Magic
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techsmart.co.za
Review: HTC Magic

The Magic runs on Android OS 1.5, is exclusively available on the Vodacom network, and can support Microsoft Exchange- so how does it weight up to HTCs first Android phone?

HTC Magic HTC Magic Review
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whatmobile.net
HTC Magic Review

Everyone is jumping on the Android bandwagon, but for now the choice is still rather limited. We check out Vodafone’s offering.

HTC Magic HTC Magic review
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Alphr
Published: 07.10.2009
HTC Magic review
5.0

So much anticipation, excitement and fervour surrounded its launch that, in hindsight, it was hardly surprising the first Google phone didn't quite come up to scratch. But it didn't do itself any favours: the G1 lacked the glamour

HTC Magic HTC Magic review
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portablegear.nl
HTC Magic review

In het HTC Magic productdossier lees je alles over de Magic. Lees wat de Magic allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

HTC Magic HTC Magic Android mobile phone
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Good Gear Guide
HTC Magic Android mobile phone
4.0

HTC's Magic -- the company's second Android smartphone -- improves on the earlier HTC Dream

HTC Magic HTC Magic Review (MyTouch 3G)
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brighthub.com
Published: 26.04.2010
HTC Magic Review (MyTouch 3G)

This page is a review of the phone made by HTC and adapted to use on many carriers networks. The HTC Magic or MyTouch 3G is a great phone that has many great features. This first page introduces the phone as well as discussing the phone's design and interface. The review of the Magic continues on the second page with the features and performance of the phone