HTC Desire Eye
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 -
Quad Core, 2.3 GHz -
2 GB RAM
Display
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5.2 inches (13.21 cm); S-LCD 3 -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD) -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
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Dual-color LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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13 MP -
Dual-Color LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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2400 mAh
General
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SIM1: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 128 GB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Verdict
With a powerful snapper at the front, the HTC Desire Eye might seem like it’s aimed mainly at selfie enthusiasts. However, the Taiwanese giant has made sure that the device doesn’t lack in any other aspect and one look at its spec sheet proves that. The phablet is a well-rounded offering with its distinct styling, gorgeous display, identical imaging sensors at the front and back and recent Qualcomm processor, not to mention that it’s resistant to water.However, if you keep asid
Pros
- Distinctive design
- Dust and water resistant
- Nice display
- Power-packed internals
Cons
- Picture quality of cameras isn`t the best
- Average battery
- Doesn`t come cheap
Specs at a glance
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Measures 151.7 x 73.8 x 8.5mm
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Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder
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Unlike HTC’s high-end One series, which is acclaimed for its premium aluminium unibody construction, its Desire phones decidedly target budget and mid-range segments. But that doesn’t mean that the phones aren’t lookers, as they appear stylish even with their plastic body. With the Desire Eye, the company is taking this series to a higher price range, and it shows in the design department as well.
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A display that’s quite an eyeful
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Being the most expensive smartphone in HTC’s Desire lineup, the device bears a full HD resolution unlike most offerings which have 720p resolution or below. This results in a rich pixel density of 424ppi on the Desire Eye’s 5.2-inch display. The display reproduces excellent colours and sharp text, along with good viewing angles. It has appropriate brightness levels, and though it is reflective, we were able to view it outdoors as well.
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More than meets the eye
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In the case of the HTC Desire Eye, the software duty is handled by company’s custom skin dubbed Sense. The latest version of Sense is based on Android KitKat 4.4, and brings with it a different UI than the stock Android interface, as well as several additional features.
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Cameras with an eye for detail
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Crunches numbers in the blink of an eye
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With the Desire Eye, the Taiwanese company is blurring the lines between its Desire and One range – and that’s evident when we talk about its internals. The smartphone is equipped with top-notch hardware – the same processor and RAM combo that powers the One (M8) (review) and the likes. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor offering four cores ticking at 2.3GHz along with an Adreno 330 graphics chip easily takes care of performance requirements. The device can also handle multiple tasks together thanks to the ample headroom available in its 2GB of RAM.
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The battery chart is an eyesore
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The HTC Desire Eye is perfect in most departments, however it’s battery performance isn’t up to the mark. It draws power from a 2,400mAh embedded Li-Po battery, which may not be low in terms of capacity, but fails to keep the phablet running for long periods. It hardly manages to last an entire day with basic use, and if 3G, Wi-Fi tethering or GPS is on, it gives up in a matter of a few hours. Although, it fared pretty well in our standard video loop battery drain test, lasting for just under 11 hours.
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Verdict
With a powerful snapper at the front, the HTC Desire Eye might seem like it’s aimed mainly at selfie enthusiasts. However, the Taiwanese giant has made sure that the device doesn’t lack in any other aspect and one look at its spec sheet proves that. The phablet is a well-rounded offering with its distinct styling, gorgeous display, identical imaging sensors at the front and back and recent Qualcomm processor, not to mention that it’s resistant to water.However, if you keep asid
- Distinctive design
- Dust and water resistant
- Nice display
- Power-packed internals
Pros
- Picture quality of cameras isn`t the best
- Average battery
- Doesn`t come cheap
Cons
Measures 151.7 x 73.8 x 8.5mm
Read MoreUnlike HTC’s high-end One series, which is acclaimed for its premium aluminium unibody construction, its Desire phones decidedly target budget and mid-range segments. But that doesn’t mean that the phones aren’t lookers, as they appear stylish even with their plastic body. With the Desire Eye, the company is taking this series to a higher price range, and it shows in the design department as well.
Read MoreBeing the most expensive smartphone in HTC’s Desire lineup, the device bears a full HD resolution unlike most offerings which have 720p resolution or below. This results in a rich pixel density of 424ppi on the Desire Eye’s 5.2-inch display. The display reproduces excellent colours and sharp text, along with good viewing angles. It has appropriate brightness levels, and though it is reflective, we were able to view it outdoors as well.
Read MoreIn the case of the HTC Desire Eye, the software duty is handled by company’s custom skin dubbed Sense. The latest version of Sense is based on Android KitKat 4.4, and brings with it a different UI than the stock Android interface, as well as several additional features.
Read MoreWith the Desire Eye, the Taiwanese company is blurring the lines between its Desire and One range – and that’s evident when we talk about its internals. The smartphone is equipped with top-notch hardware – the same processor and RAM combo that powers the One (M8) (review) and the likes. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor offering four cores ticking at 2.3GHz along with an Adreno 330 graphics chip easily takes care of performance requirements. The device can also handle multiple tasks together thanks to the ample headroom available in its 2GB of RAM.
Read MoreThe HTC Desire Eye is perfect in most departments, however it’s battery performance isn’t up to the mark. It draws power from a 2,400mAh embedded Li-Po battery, which may not be low in terms of capacity, but fails to keep the phablet running for long periods. It hardly manages to last an entire day with basic use, and if 3G, Wi-Fi tethering or GPS is on, it gives up in a matter of a few hours. Although, it fared pretty well in our standard video loop battery drain test, lasting for just under 11 hours.
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HTC Desire Eye Specifications
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| Launch Date | December 25, 2014 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v4.4.2 (Kitkat) |
| Custom UI | HTC Sense |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB |
| Processor | Quad core, 2.3 GHz, Krait 400 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | S-LCD 3 |
| Screen Size | 5.2 inches (13.21 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
| Pixel Density | 424 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 66.43 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
UI Screenshots
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Design |
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| Height | 151.7 mm |
| Width | 73.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 154 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IPX7, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |||||||||
| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-Color LED Flash | |||||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| TalkTime | Up to 20 Hours(3G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Single SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
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4G bands, 4G Speed
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
HTC Desire Eye User Reviews
HTC Desire Eye Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB + 16 GB |
| Display | 5.2", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 2400 mAh |
HTC Desire Eye Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| HTC Desire Eye (2 GB + 16 GB) | ₹35,500 |
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