| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $250.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global $ 235.00 / € 489.79 / £ 1,055.00 | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2014, February. Released 2014, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| Display | Type | Super LCD2 |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 4.5 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 5 MP, f/2.8 |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes (optional) | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging |
125W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 50% in 6 min, 100% in 23 min 15W wireless 5W reverse wired 5W reverse wireless |
|
| Stand-by | Up to 737 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 21 h (3G) | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White, Red, Gray, Green |
| Models | D816x | |
| Price | About 250 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance | Basemark X: 1437 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1032 (nominal), 1.783 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -93.9dB / Crosstalk -83.0dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 64h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the HTC Desire 816
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Mobile entertainment aficionados will find an inspiring audiovisual stage in the HTC Desire 816. The device is built around a captivating responsive IPS LCD display measuring 5.5 inches , providing high contrast levels, rich color gradation, and expansive viewing angles that elevate movie streaming and video gaming into a deeply engaging experience.
Powering graphics-intensive mobile gaming and high-resolution video decoding is the robust Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm). System animations glide effortlessly across the screen, backed by responsive touch sampling that gives players an agile edge during intense action. Complementing the visual prowess is an optical system—centered on a 13MP primary sensor—that excels in capturing high-fidelity photos with realistic depth-of-field and vibrant color tonality.
Extended entertainment sessions are sustained by a 2600mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds for rapid turnaround between media binges. In summary, the HTC Desire 816 stands out as a vibrant, multimedia-centric powerhouse that brings content vividly to life.
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