| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $160.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 150 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
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| Launch | Announced | 2012, June. Released 2012, June |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 114 g (4.02 oz) | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Display | Type | TFT |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 | |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 4GB 512MB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | w480p@21fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA |
| Features | No | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Features | Beats Audio | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Features |
Dropbox (25 GB cloud storage) DivX/XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player Organizer Document editor Voice memo/dial Predictive text input |
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| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White |
| SAR | 0.55 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 160 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Camera | Photo |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the HTC Desire V
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
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the HTC Desire V 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 4 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 MSM7227A Snapdragon S1. 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 5MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 1650mAh 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 V presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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