| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $340.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2014, September. Released 2014, November |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm (6.21 x 3.10 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| Display | Type | LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB 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 | 8 MP, f/2.3 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes (optional) | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Stand-by | Up to 424 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 22 h 24 min (3G) | |
| Misc | Colors | Marble White, Tuxedo Grey, Santorini White, Milky-way Grey, Tangerine White, Saffron Grey, Flamingo Grey, Blue Misty, Monarch Orange |
| Models | 0PFJ50 | |
| Price | About 340 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
Basemark OS II 2.0: 728 Basemark X: 4859 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1327 (nominal), 2.372(sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 65dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 75dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -92.3dB / Crosstalk -72.2dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 49h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the HTC Desire 820
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
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the HTC Desire 820 enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 5.5 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 13MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2600mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the HTC Desire 820 presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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