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Motorola 'back in the game' with Moto G successHTC One M8 reviewNew HTC One: specificationsHTC co-founder: we're like a David taking on GoliathIn-depth look at the HTC One M8HTC Desire vs iPhone in web speed test...
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What is the HTC Desire 816? The HTC Desire 816 is a 5.5-inch Android smartphone with a similar stature to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 , but at a fraction of the price. Available to buy for around £300 SIM-free, it's a big colourful phone competing with hand...
Great sounding speakers, Decent 720p HD screen, Smooth overall performance...
Buttons a stretch to reach, Camera slow to focus in low-light, Lacks a standout feature...
The HTC Desire 816 is big phone that's offers some of the best qualities of the One M8 in a cheaper but still attractive plastic body. It lacks a standout feature, but it's a good phone that won't let you down.Next, try our round-up of the best mobile pho...
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After getting our eyes up close to the HTC Desire 816, we couldn't wait to go one step further and actually touch the damn thing. So that's exactly what we did, and there was nothing you could have done to stop us.In case you missed it, HTC announced its...
Feels nice and premium, Decent camera, Twin front, facing speakers...
Gloss means fingerprints on non, white versions, Sealed back means no battery access...
After getting our eyes up close to the HTC Desire 816, we couldn't wait to go one step further and actually touch the damn thing. So that's exactly what we did, and there was nothing you could have done to stop us. In case you missed it, HTC announced its...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-05-16 03:03:54
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After getting our eyes up close to the HTC Desire 816, we couldn't wait to go one step further and actually touch the damn thing. So that's exactly what we did, and there was nothing you could have done to stop us.In case you missed it, HTC announced its...
Feels nice and premium, Decent camera, Twin frontfacing speakers...
Gloss means fingerprints on nonwhite versions, Sealed back means no battery access...
It's hard to know just how good the performance of the Desire 816 will be without trying it with HTC's as-yet-unannounced Sense 6, but we're liking everything so far. The best news is that the build quality doesn't feel cheap despite the plastic back, an...
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HTC has announced the Desire 816 at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona but while we weren't allowed to turn the device on, we did get our hands on it. The design is great, following a very similar style to the award-winning HTC One, but softened and...
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HTC has stolen a lot of limelight recently with its flagship handset the One M8 and its smaller One mini 2, and you could be forgiven for thinking that these two are just about all the phone maker has in its range. But in fact the Desire range continues t...
Good cameras, Stereo speakers, 4G support...
Slightly flimsy design, Short on storage...
I'm won over by the HTC Desire 816. There is plenty of call for mid-priced, large-screened handsets, and I'm a fan of the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Mega and Huawei Ascend P7, both of which are a fair bit more expensive than the Desire 816. If you are l...
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Earlier this year, at MWC, HTC made a fairly queit announcement about two new devices that they were launching. They were the HTC Desire 816 and the HTC Desire 610.Here we are taking a look at the Desire 816, this new smartphone offers a larger screen, th...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated:
2014-07-04 06:52:56
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Big phones tend to come with the issue of needing to spend big money, but HTC's latest entry seeks to prove that phablets don't have to cost an arm or a leg.A new phone for a different market, the 816 sits in HTC's “Desire” range, a once flagship brand th...
Big screen without a big price; Nice screen, even if it lacks a Full HD resolution; Excellent 4G speeds; Decent battery life;...
Mediocre system performance has speed issues; Buttons are hard to reach for moist people, with controls at the top of the left edge; Screen won't switch on when swiped in similar ways at standby compared to the HTC One (M8); SIM card and microSD cover rea...
HTC's attempt to make a budget phablet doesn't quite nail it, with a device that doesn't feel bad, but offers a performance that certainly doesn't match what you might expect out of it.At a little less than $400, the Desire 816 is a solid choice for anyon...
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2014-07-04 06:52:57
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It may have been overshadowed by its fancier brother, the HTC One M8 , but the HTC Desire 816 shouldn't be overlooked. It packs the same size screen as the OnePlus One - dwarfing most rivals around this price range - but costs even less than that mobile...
Solid build quality, Great speakers, It's massive...
Takes grainy pictures, Bloatware, Lacks some features...
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The Desire 816 is HTC's attempt to make a smartphone for people who love music and movies. Multimedia has necessitated the need for a large screen, wicked speakers and a high resolution camera, and all of it is on offer for less that $400. For a brut...
Fantastic audio, Well designed, Large screen...
Not the best camera...
Plenty of things should turn us off the Desire 816: it's made from plastic; the big screen has a low resolution; the camera is ordinary. But these seemingly mediocre parts add up to deliver an experience that is complete. The Desire 816 has character, and...
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There are a lot of attractive features about the HTC Desire 816 5.5-inch smartphone but perhaps one of the best is the affordable price.In a market where more people are looking to buy a device outright rather than pay off a device over two years, the HTC...
The HTC Desire 816 should be appreciated for what it's got rather than what it lacks at this price.There is still plenty of bang for your buck and all of the multimedia and connectivity features that will satisfy most users.At the affordable price of $399...
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The bezels round the screen are chunky, particularly at the top and bottom of the phone where you'll find the Desire 816's dual BoomSound speakers, but its smooth, glossy chassis and rounded corners make it very easy to hold. The Desire 816 is admittedly...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-08-09 16:02:18
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With the notable exception of LG, most big-name manufacturers have been slow to come round to the idea of the phablet. Effectively created in 2011 when Samsung launched its first Galaxy Note, we had to wait until last year to see other phone-makers start...
Decentquality display, Good battery life, System runs smoothly, Good photo and video quality, Great for multimedia...
"Volume Up" button too close to "On/Off" button, we often pressed the wrong one accidentally...
The HTC Desire 816 may not be a headline-grabbing phablet but it's a very good handset that's a well-rounded device with no major flaws. In fact, we'd probably even recommend it over the One Max, in spite of the latter's higher-end credentials. The Desire...
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techview.co Updated:
2014-08-13 07:53:03
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It's been a little quiet from our side when it comes to devices, I know. So just this past week HTC MEA thought it was time to end that drought. Poof! two devices from HTC were on their way to us. The first one has been in the market for a while and the o...
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There's long been a split in the market between the “flagship” phones manufacturers launch with much pomp and circumstance like the Galaxy S5 or One (M8) and the second-tier devices like the Galaxy Ace or F Series . While expensive high-end phones allow m...
Great price point, 4G LTE connectivity, Big, bright 5.5 inch screen...
Phone performance suffers under load, Camera is a little lackluster, Build quality isn't as good as we expect from HTC...
What's interesting is how quickly I adjusted to handling the Desire 816′s 5.5 inch screen. Once you dissuade yourself of any notion of single-handed control, the phone feels good in the hand and it's comfortable in everyday use.Packing HTC's latest and gr...
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Not everyone wants to shell out for a flagship smartphone , but equally the same people don't necessarily need to buy the cheapest smartphone going. HTC is aiming the new Desire 816 squarely at the mid-range buyer, and it looks like it's got the formula j...
Like HTC's Desire 610, the Desire 816 sits awkwardly between other smartphones in terms of price, with rivals including the OnePlus One, Nokia Lumia 1320 and Nexus 5 among others. If you're won over by the big screen, you won't be disappointed if you can...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2014-09-05 04:12:46
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Price: £300SpecsOS Android 4.4 KitKatProcessor 1.6GHz quad-coreScreen 5.5 inchesResolution 1280 x 720 pixelsMemory 1.5GB RAMStorage 8GBMicro SD compatible? YesCamera 13MP rear-facing, 5MP front-facingVideo 1080pConnectivity 4GDimensions 156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9...
Big, bold screen, Supersmooth runner, Very competitively priced...
Creaky build, Sluggish camera, Nonremovable battery...
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The bezels round the screen are chunky, particularly at the top and bottom of the phone where you'll find the Desire 816's dual BoomSound speakers, but its smooth, glossy chassis and rounded corners make it very easy to hold. The Desire 816 is admittedly...
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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 like a large phone these days. I have been a large phone convert...
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...
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...
Here are some shots of it compared to some of the other large phones I've got at the moment.Desire 816 vs One M8Desire 816 vs Nexus 6Desire 816 vs Oppo Find 7aI've rustled up a quick hands on video of the Desire 816, with a size comparison to the HTC One...
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Here comes another big one from HTC. The Desire 816 has a hefty screen but can its resolutely midrange credentials do it justice? There's no sign of the metal body we saw on the HTC One (M8) but that's not necessarily a bad thing -- the glossy polycarbon...
Robust build, decent HD screen...
Processor could be faster, soso camera...
It's a decent phone, but there's not a lot to distinguish the Desire 816. It's got a pretty good screen, but it's let down by the leisurely pace of its processor and a so-so camera. If you're after a phablet on a budget, it's worth considering, but you'...
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Can a mid-range phone really be better than its big brother? At this price, it's certainly possible. Meet the HTC Desire 816: your new phone at half the price of a flagship.The Desire 816 is a 5.5-inch, mid-range phone from HTC.It's loaded with a 1.6GHz q...
Software issues can be fixed in time, and you can certainly get used to button positioning. That just leaves you with a fantastic handset for a great price...
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The HTC Desire 816 (eight-sixteen) is a mid-ranged, big-screened phone with a lot to give. Not one to be left behind, HTC has entered the ‘affordable-yet-great' fight currently being fuelled by the likes of Motorola and the Google Nexus line.The good news...
The HTC Desire 816 is a fantastic device when compared to its price tag. It's one of the best handsets we've used in the mid-range, although it does have some stiff competition. The Nexus 5, although it's about 6 months old now, is still a better optio...
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klgadgetguy.com Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:32
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Small phones are so yesterday when you can do so much more on a big screen today, when Steve Jobs once said nobody wants to buy a phone that is larger than 4-inches, a lot of us took that into our hearts but now, the trend has changed, people want larger...
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...
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Binaan badan Desire 816 diperbuat dari plastik polikarbonat, yang sering menjadi pilihan pengeluar selain besi. HTC menggunakan kemasan licin yang kelihatan cantik berkilat di belakang, tetapi agak tidak melekat di tangan kerana kelicinannya. Bahagian bel...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:32
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While smartphone manufacturers continue to release faster and beefier versions of their flagship products, there is still a large portion of users who can't always afford to upgrade their phones every few months. Or the portion of people who are looking f...
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...
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Before we go any further about this cool HTC Desire 816 camera discussion, let's see what is the current trend in the market. There are many types of Smartphones available around the marketplace. Some of them are big, some are small, a few of them have a...
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Despite popular beliefs, HTC isn't a company that is solely focused on bringing only the One series smartphones to the masses. The Desire series actually bears a certain tradition in the company's portfolio: it is, after all, one of the series in which th...
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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HTC showcased a device which seems to fall in a completely new niche; the flagship mid-range segment. We're talking about the HTC Desire 816, a smartphone that comes with a mildly powerful processor along with a generously large screen and decent imaging...
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mymobileindia.com Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:32
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The HTC One M8 might have been HTC's flagship device, but in terms of popularity in the market, it was more than matched by the Desire 816, which delighted many customers with its design, excellent cameras and relatively affordable price tag. Which is why...
Impressive cameras, Smooth performance, Good sound quality...
Relatively low resolution display, Glossy back, Average Internal memory...
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gizmodo.in Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:32
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When it comes to smartphones, there was a time when cheap really meant shitty. That's no longer true. But which cheap phones are worth buying? I found two.Like many of you, I used to be sucked into the endless black hole that was crazy expensive smartphon...
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idgnews.in Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:32
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It's the company's first attempt at a low-cost, large-screen phone in the United States. While it lacks the frills of a flagship device, and its camera is a disappointment, the phone is still worth considering at $300 off-contract with Virgin Mobile, whos...
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pcworld.in Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:32
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HTC has joined the mid-range "phablet" fray with the Desire 816, a big phone-tablet crossover that costs only $300 with no contract.It's the company's first attempt at a low-cost, large-screen phone in the United States. While it lacks the frills of a fla...
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HTC Desire 816 Street Price: Rs 24,200Love it or hate it, "phablets" are here to stay. Due to the market demand, even design and ergonomics driven company Nokia released a couple of oversized phones. Rumour has it that Apple, who once ridiculed large phon...
Neat Android customisation, Impressive audio output, Great camera, Long battery life.
Barely fits the pocket, Construction could have been better...
The HTC Desire 816 is priced at Rs 24,200. In this segment, the 816 competes with the Nexus 5 and Lumia 925. The phone's camera and multimedia performance are quite good. The display isn't great, but you get what you pay for. HTC is known for well built...
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HTC has taken its Desire range of smartphones from strength to strength. The general vision behind any Desire smartphone is offering specs from high-end HTC phones at a mid-range price tag. It also carries forward the beautiful form factor that seems to b...
The HTC Desire 816 will generally offer you a satisfactory smartphone experience. It is a handset that is designed for people who would go for a big handset, but feels like the 6-inch display size is too big for comfort. Well, according me 5.5-inches is t...
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Over the past few months, there has been a surge of international smartphone players here in India. Shipments of large-screen smart phones, 5-inch and above, reached their highest ever level, all thanks to the coming of age "phablets".Taiwan-based compani...
Impressive Design, Superb Camera, Light weight, Affordable pricing...
Average Display, Nonremovable battery, NanoSIM...
This has to be the most interesting and critical part of the Desire 816. The device's non-removable 2,600mAh battery is fairly decent but not excellent.With moderate usage (gaming, e-mail, music, videos, messaging and calling), this heavy weight scored a respect...
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HTC Desire 816 - Battery, Connectivity, Call quality and VerdictThis has to be the most interesting and critical part of the Desire 816. The device's non-removable 2,600mAh battery is fairly decent but not excellent.With moderate usage (gaming, e-mail, mu...
Impressive Design, Superb Camera, Light weight, Affordable pricing...
Average Display, Nonremovable battery, NanoSIM...
This has to be the most interesting and critical part of the Desire 816. The device's non-removable 2,600mAh battery is fairly decent but not excellent.With moderate usage (gaming, e-mail, music, videos, messaging and calling), this heavy weight scored a...
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HTC Desire 816 - Performance, Sound and BenchmarkThe Desire 816 is powered by a 1.6GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core CPU coupled with 1.5GB RAM and Adreno 305 GPU found fitted inside. Let's not forget that the phone is a mid-range device, so one shoul...
Impressive Design, Superb Camera, Light weight, Affordable pricing...
Average Display, Nonremovable battery, NanoSIM...
This has to be the most interesting and critical part of the Desire 816. The device's non-removable 2,600mAh battery is fairly decent but not excellent. With moderate usage (gaming, e-mail, music, videos, messaging and calling), this heavy weight scored a resp...
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HTC Desire 816 - Camera and VideoThe HTC Desire 816 may not come with a duo camera setup, just like the M8. Well, to be frank, the Desire 816's 13MP camera is capable enough to beat high-end flagship handsets. The camera set up is such much similar to the...
Impressive Design, Superb Camera, Light weight, Affordable pricing...
Average Display, Nonremovable battery, NanoSIM...
This has to be the most interesting and critical part of the Desire 816. The device's non-removable 2,600mAh battery is fairly decent but not excellent.With moderate usage (gaming, e-mail, music, videos, messaging and calling), this heavy weight scored a respec...
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gadgetspeaks.com Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:32
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This phone has generated a lot of buzz and it has been selling strong in many markets and especially in India. HTC Desire 816 has placed HTC amongst the top selling phones of Samsung and it is giving it a run for their money. HTC Desire 816 is a phone wit...
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pcquest.com Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:32
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This mid-range smartphone is sharing the same design aesthetics as that of its sibling HTC One and strikes a balance between price and features. The company is targeting mid-range customers with the giant 5.5-inch screen device that bundles a slew of feat...
Big screen, Camera, front speakers, battery, 128 GB card support...
Glossy rear plastic, nonremovable battery...
It is the right choice for people looking for large device with crisp display, loud and clear sound, without making hole into the pocket...
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knowyourmobile.in Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:33
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HTC tried the Apple strategy of focussing only on high-end smartphones but failed miserably at it. They understood the importance of entry-level and mid-range smartphones from their mistake and released a completely new range of Desire smartphones such as...
Good Display, Excellent loudspeakers, Great cameras, Android 4.4.2 KitKat, Long battery life...
Smudge and scratch prone back, No NFC...
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tablets-help.com Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:33
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HTC Desire 816HTC Desire 816 provides remarkable video playback, great photo viewing and online browsing from an enormous 5.5 inch HD display screen. The HD720 display at 267ppi delivers excellent display experience. It is not easy to handle using single...
Good processing power, KitKat OS, 4G LTE enabled...
Nonremovable battery, Not impressive low light camera performance...
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There's no doubting the fact that phablets have gained consumer approval and are now considered a mainstream category of devices. HTC has so far kept its distance from these large screen devices with the One Max being its largest smartphone till date. Wit...
Beautiful screen, Camera, Battery Life...
720p display, Quality of plastics, Sealed battery, "HTC Desire 816 Review: Sum of all Desires", 3 out of 5 based on 9 ratings...
The HTC Desire 816 is a beautiful phone that is let down a bit by the use of shoddy plastics at the back of the phone. Other than that small niggle and perhaps the not so high resolution screen, it is hard to fault this mid range phablet.The specification...
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economictimes.indiatimes.com Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:35
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For reasons unclear, HTC has largely avoided the phablet segment. The only phablet in their portfolio is the HTC One Max and this, the Desire 816, is now the second. The Desire 816 shares some design elements with the premium HTC One — dual front speaker...
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The latest phablet from HTC is not only priced well, it sounds good on paper as well. The 5.5 inch device runs on a Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor with 1.5GB of RAM running on the latest Android 4.4.2 update. Also, it seems to give a strong competitio...
Good looks and design, Snapdragon 400 processor offers good performance, The best camera in its class, Excellent speaker quality...
Glossy back finish leads to fingerprints, Both SIM slots support nano sized SIMs...
The Desire 816 is a great attempt from HTC in bringing out a mid-ranged phablet. The design is well done, as always, and the phablet also offers a competitve perforamnce package thanks to the Snapdragon 400 SoC. The phablet is a powerhouse in the multimed...
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The HTC Desire 816 is the newest entrant from HTC in their so called Mid Range product lineup of Android based Smartphone devices. The Desire 816 has Dual Sim Capabilities and supports CDMA networks alongside the GSM networks.The HTC Desire is a good mix...
Well Built, Snappy and responsive, Excellent Design and looks, Great Cameras, Android Kitkat and Updates, Sense 6.0, CDMA and 3G GSM capable...
Internal Memory Low, Nano sim slot could have been Micro, None Really!...
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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...
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HTC's Desire series of smartphones had a decent run during the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) era. These mid-range devices catered to people who wanted a phone that would perform well and was reasonably priced. In the Rs. 20,000 - 30,000 range, these phones st...
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...
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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 abiliti...
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...
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nothingwired.com Updated:
2016-11-21 02:23:35
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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...
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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...
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