Htc Desire 816 Review


Display and configuration

The HTC Desire 816 sports a a 5.5-inch display which features HD resolution (1,280 x 720 pixels) giving it a pixel density of 267 ppi. Running the Android OS, topped with Sense UI offering features like BlinkFeed and Zoe, it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz backed by 1.5GB of RAM. The BlinkFeed feature lets you view a stream of personalised news, updates and stories on one screen.

The phablet has dual speakers at the front which is also known as BoomSound. The display features an edge-to-edge design giving it a HTC One like feel. The desire 816 is HTCĂ‚’s first device to offer virtual navigation keys instead of hardware buttons.

Camera and storage

For shutterbugs, it offers a 13-megapixel camera at the back illuminated by an LED flash. It also comes with a 5MP camera at the front, which will be useful for video chatting. There's 8GB of storage with a microSD slot supporting cards up to 64GB. 

Connectivity and battery

In terms of connectivity, it has the usual features including 3G and LTE support (nano-SIM slot) along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The Desire 816 is powered by a non-removable 2,600mAh battery.
Conclusion
Like every other vendor, HTC has also offered its mid-range weapon with top-notch specs. With an extra-large HD display, powerful snappers and robust configuration, the device deserves accolades for what it's offering for its price.



HTC Desire 816 Specifications



General Information
Brand: HTC
Model: Desire 816
SIM Slot(s): Single SIM, GSM
SIM Size: Nano
Touch Screen:  Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Weight: 165 grams
Dimensions: 156.6 x 78.7 x 8.0 mm
Colours: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, White
Box Contents: Handset, Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card
Platform
Operating System: Android
Special Features: Voice Memo, Voice dialing, Voice commands
Sensors: Accelerometer, Light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
Processor: 1.6 GHz, Quad core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
RAM: 1.5 GB
Storage
Internal Memory: 8 GB
Expandable Memory: Yes, Up to 128 GB
Display
Screen Size : 5.5 Inch
Screen Resolution: HD (720 x 1280 pixels)
Pixel Density: 267
Display Type: LCD
Camera
Main Camera: Yes, 13 MP, Auto focus
Front Camera: Yes, 5 MP
Flash: LED
Video Recording: 1920x1080 fps
Zoom : Yes, Digital Zoom
Camera Features: Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Simultaneous HD video and image recording, Touch to focus
Battery
Capacity: 2600 mAH, Li-Po
Talk Time: Up to 21 Hours(3G)
Stand By Time:  Up to 737 Hours(3G)
Internet & Connectivity
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G: Yes, HSDPA, 42 Mbit/s; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass
USB Connectivity: Yes, USB Port, microUSB 2.0
More Connectivity : DLNA
Multimedia
Loudspeaker: Yes
Audio Jack: 3.5 mm, USB



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