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June 2014
(79%)
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The editors liked
Feels nice and premium
Decent camera
Twin front
Facing speakers
My time with the HTC Desire 816
James PearceJanuary 16
2015
The large oversized phone market is a hugely popular one these days
Some call them “Phablets”
Some just call phones
I call them the future. I know it sounds a bit cliche
But I really do li
The HTC Desire 816's plastic body is well built. The brilliant 5.5-inch HD display has excellent viewing angles
And the quad-core processor runs smoothly
With hardly any lag
Solid build quality
Great speakers
It's massive
Decentquality display
Good battery life
System runs smoothly
Good photo and video quality
Great for multimedia
Great sounding speakers
Decent 720p HD screen
Smooth overall performance
Robust build
Decent HD screen
Big
Bold screen
Supersmooth runner
Very competitively priced
Good cameras
Stereo speakers
4G support
The editors didn't like
Gloss means fingerprints on non
White versions
Sealed back means no battery access
My time with the HTC Desire 816
James PearceJanuary 16
2015
The large oversized phone market is a hugely popular one these days
Some call them “Phablets”
Some just call phones
I call them the future. I know it sounds a bit cliche
But I really d
The glossy plastic rear is a fingerprint magnet
Which is especially noticeable on the darker models. The lack of a removable battery is disappointing
The HTC Desire 816 is a midrange phablet which, despite several obvious shortcomings, leaves the impression of an above-average product. It is an instant leader in the rather barren midrange phablet market, largely due to its harmonious mixture of depen...
Published: 2014-07-07, Author: Tim , review by: techspot.com
Large, highquality display on a midrange handset. Decent performance and battery life. BoomSound is always a welcome addition. Affordable price for the hardware you get.
Build quality is lacking, and the design makes the phone too cumbersome.
Published: 2014-07-01, Author: Frank , review by: gizmochina.com
Overall the HDC Desire 816 is not a top end smartphone, but it is a well-performing package for the price. For those on a budget it really is a good looking and very functional smartphone that hides its deficiencies very well.Always be the first to know...
Stylish looks, Smooth performance, Supports CDMA on the primary slot, Capable snapper, Very good battery life
Large size could be unwieldy for some, Glossy plastic back could be prone to scratches, No killer feature
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, stand...
Abstract: "The HTC Desire 816 is a compelling buy if you need a mid-range dual-SIM phablet"At 91mobiles, we keep a track of, and get to play with a variety of smartphones on a regular basis. Some of them are easily forgotten, while a few others manage to impress us...
Published: 2014-06-14, Author: James , review by: tablet-news.com
excellent audio, good display, runs modern games, good price, OK battery and Extreme Power Saving, dual SIM and microSD device, very good camera (back and front), nice UI, And the
long battery charging, no Gorilla Glass, Internal storage fills up fast, flimsy lid, no EQ, headphones not comfy, no gestures
Abstract: "The HTC Desire 816's 13-meg camera is pretty good, especially in good ambient light"It's more accomplished sibling, the HTC One (M8) (review) may have managed to grab all the limelight, but the brand's newest offering in the mid-range phablet space is al...
High-quality workmanship, Very light and flat, Good display, Wireless module supports LTE, MicroSD cards up to 128 GB supported, High-resolution cameras, Long battery life, High performance, fluid interface, Latest Android (V 4.4.2), Relatively cheap
Only 4.6 GB free, Battery can not be removed, Camera recordings are of average quality
If you are looking for a cheap and powerful smartphone, the HTC Desire 816 is a good pick. The street price of 340 Euros (~$463) is not cheap, but for this price, the 5.5-inch smartphone can offer good hardware which can compete with the performance of to...
Published: 2014-05-30, Author: Joe , review by: Pocketnow.com
Great value for such large screen, Loud, clear, frontfiring speakers, Outstanding battery life, Microsd card slot for expandable storage
Screen is only 720P, not 1080P, Backplate is a slippery fingerprint magnet, Squeaks when you hold it, No NFC
Like we said before, the HTC Desire 816 isn't going to win any performance contests. What it is going to do is turn heads. It's big, it's beautiful, and it performs very well, despite having been pigeon-holed as a “mid-tier” device. The speaker grills loo...
Very large display, Snappy UI performance, Stylish Sense 6.0 interface, Frontfacing stereo speakers, Camera takes good photos, Good value for money, Above average battery life
Heavy video games may be choppy, A bit large given the screen size, Earpiece quality could have been better, Only 4.2GB of useravailable builtin storage makes using a microSD card mandatory
Well, what do you know: the HTC Desire 816 is an admirable mid-range smartphone, especially knowing that it can be bought for under $400 in markets where it is available. We don't find anything wrong with it given its price range, so guys, if you're on...
