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June 2014
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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
Abstract: The iPhone 5C might not have set the sales charts on fire but it sure proved one thing – plastic doesn't necessarily equate to uncool or cheap. The HTC Desire 816 was unveiled at the Mobile Word Congress at Barcelona and is easily the coolest all-plastic ...
Good, Stupendous camera performance, Good battery life, Good pricing
Inconsistent design, Slightly large
After playing with the HTC Desire 816, we really wanted to head outdoors, headphones on, and take photos of all the scenic beauty surrounding us. The best part is that we wouldn't have to worry too much about battery life either.Priced at Rs. 23,990, it ...
The Desire 816 is only HTC's second attempt at a phablet - a bit unusual considering the segment has been expanding rapidly. So why is HTC hesitant to enter it with both feet the way other companies have?It couldn't have been doubt in its own abilities, H...
Abstract: The much awaited HTC Desire 816 is out in India and it is a beautiful smartphone. The design, the looks, the UI- everything reflects HTC's hardwork to provide the ultimate user experience. Let us have a quick look at this brilliant device in our exclusive...
Abstract: When authoritatively presenting its All New One, HTC is discharging the mid-end Desire 816. This might be now preordered in China, where it could be accessible this week.The Desire 816 was reviewed by eprice, which affirms, at the end of the day, that the...
Abstract: HTC stuck to its strength with the two devices it presented at the MWC – the Desire 816 phablet and Desire 610 smartphone. Both feature attractive designs, LTE connectivity and BoomSound speakers. The HTC Desire 816 is a 5.5" phablet, "one of the best...
It's a huge device with a superb user experience, you'll feel in love with the Desire 816 as if it is the flagship of mid-range Android smartphones.The Good+ Great and beautiful HD display+ Fast and responsive+ Simple, stylish and sturdy build quality+ As...
At the end of the day, all we have to say about the Desire 816 is that it's actually a surprising phablet. Despite its size and the fact that it's been designed for the mid-range smartphone market, it is a remarkable device that has managed to yield us re...
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Published: 2014-08-19, Author: Nick , review by: tbreak.ae
The HTC Desire 816 is a good mid-range phone that competes squarely against others in the market from the likes of Nokia or Lenovo. It's certainly not as flashy as the HTC One, but that's to be expected in order to keep it affordable. The size of the ph...
Snapdragon 400 processor clocked significantly higher compared to competition, 1.5 GB RAM gives it a fluid multitasking experience, Extremely loud and clear frontfacing BoomSound speakers, 720p IPS LCD screen gives a surprisingly sharp viewing experience
Glossy plastic back is prone to smudges, Power/lock key and volume rocker inconveniently placed on the topleft, The plastic exterior may appear cheap to some, Rather large form factor for a 5.5 inch display
The Desire 816 delivers on what it promises: A mid range device with great performance and a stellar pair of cameras.If you're not bothered by the fact that the 5.5″ screen could've come in a smaller form factor, or the fact that the phone is unapologetic...
