HTC Desire 816

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HTC Desire 816
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  • Design
    Design6
  • Rear Camera
    Rear Camera8
  • 360° View
    360° View
  • UI Screenshot
    UI Screenshot14
  • Benchmarks
    Benchmarks9
  • Videos
    Videos1

Key Specs

Android v4.4.2 (Kitkat)
Performance
(Below Avg)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Quad Core, 1.6 GHz
1.5 GB RAM
Display
(Excellent)
5.5 inches (13.97 cm); S-LCD 2
720x1280 px (HD)
Rear Camera
(Good)
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Single Camera Setup
  • 13 MP Primary Camera
LED Flash
Full HD @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
(Good)
5 MP
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
(Very Good)
2600 mAh
General
SIM1: Nano
5G Not Supported
8 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
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1.5 GB + 8 GB
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Expert Review Summary

Expert Rating:

4.0/5

Deepak Dhingra
by  Deepak Dhingra , 01 Jul 2014
Editor-in-Chief with 25+ years in tech, reviewed 1000+ gadgets.
  • Pros
  • Stylish looks
  • Smooth performance
  • Supports CDMA on the primary slot
  • Capable snapper
  • Very good battery life
  • Cons
  • Large size could be unwieldy for some
  • Glossy plastic back could be prone to scratches
  • No killer feature
  • Verdict

A smartphone is supposed to be a Swiss Army knife, serving up a multitude of functionalities rather than just being a communications device. And when it comes to versatility, the HTC Desire 816 manages to differentiate itself well amongst the crowd, standing out thanks to a good blend of looks and performance.One of our gripes with the device is that it doesn’t really have that one killer feature that would make it extremely flaunt-worthy. It’s also quite large for a device with a 5.5-inch display. However, it racks up brownie points on most other fronts. In case you need a phablet with C... Read Full Verdict

A smartphone is supposed to be a Swiss Army knife, serving up a multitude of functionalities rather than just being a communications device. And when it comes to versatility, the HTC Desire 816 manages to differentiate itself well amongst the crowd, standing out thanks to a good blend of looks and performance.One of our gripes with the device is that it doesn’t really have that one killer feature that would make it extremely flaunt-worthy. It’s also quite large for a device with a 5.5-inch display. However, it racks up brownie points on most other fronts. In case you need a phablet with CDMA support, the Desire 816 should be at the very top of your list. If you don’t need CDMA however, you have loads of choice in the same price bracket. While the Gionee Elife E7  (review) trumps over the Desire 816 in terms of specs, do note that it’s not dual-SIM and runs an older version of Android. In terms of dual-SIM support, the Micromax Canvas Gold looks quite worthy and features loaded specs, though we can’t comment on its real-life performance yet. Sony’s Xperia T2 Ultra Dual (review) is also a strong competitor, but we think the Desire 816 is a better choice.  The HTC Desire 816 has quite a few things in its favour. Its standout design makes it quite covetable, but it scores on quite a few other parameters, offering a lovely screen, smooth performance, a decent camera and very good battery life. And for most, this combination should be more than enough. 

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HTC Desire 816 Specifications

General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

General
Launch Date April 21, 2014 (Official)
Operating System Android v4.4.2 (Kitkat)
Custom UI HTC Sense

Performance

(Below Avg)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
CPU Quad core, 1.6 GHz, Cortex A7
Graphics (GPU) Adreno 305
RAM 1.5 GB
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Display

(Excellent)
Display Type S-LCD 2
Screen Size 5.5 inches (13.97 cm)
Resolution 720x1280 px (HD)
Pixel Density 267 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 67.51 %
Screen Protection Yes
UI Screenshots
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Lock Screen
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Home Screen
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Dialer Screen
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App Drawer
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Notification Panel
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Quick Settings Panel
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Settings Screen
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Storage
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Battery
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Camera On
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Camera Modes
UI Screenshot
Camera Settings

Design
Height 156.6 mm
Width 78.7 mm
Thickness 8 mm
Weight 165 grams
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Rear Camera

(Good)
Resolution
CameraMPApertureFocal Length
Primary13 MPf/2.228 mm
Autofocus Yes
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution 4160 x 3120 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Simultaneous HD video and image recording
Touch to focus
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
1280x720 @ 60 fps
Rear Camera Samples
Rear Camera
Close Up
Rear Camera
Low Light
Rear Camera
Low Light With Flash
Rear Camera
Colour Variance
Rear Camera
Long Shot
Rear Camera
HDR Off
Rear Camera
HDR On
Rear Camera
Front Shot

Front Camera

(Good)
Resolution
CameraMP
Primary5 MP
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

(Very Good)
Capacity 2600 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer
TalkTime Up to 21 Hours(3G)

Storage
Internal Storage 8 GB
Expandable Storage Yes, Up to 128 GB

Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM
SIM Type SIM1: Nano
Network Support 5G Not Supported
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Multimedia
Audio Jack 3.5 mm

Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor No
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass

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HTC Desire 816 Key Highlights

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
RAM & Storage 1.5 GB + 8 GB
Display 5.5", 720 x 1280 Resolution
Rear Camera 13 MP
Front Camera 5 MP
Battery 2600 mAh

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