Overall Score
59.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3240)59.0
Performance(#1844)65.5
Camera(#6591)42.0
Display(#2198)76.3
Battery(#4686)43.5
Build(#3407)70.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC Desire
Short Review
- The HTC Desire features a compact design with dimensions of 119 x 60 x 11.9 mm and a weight of 135g, available in colors like Black, Brown, Silver, and White.
- Its 3.7-inch AMOLED or SLCD display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 252 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 200 GPU, supported by 576MB of RAM.
- The rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus, capable of recording video at 720p at 30fps after a software update, while there is no front-facing camera.
- Battery capacity stands at 1400mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging features.
- The device runs on Android 2.1 Eclair, upgradable to 2.2 Froyo, and includes HTC's Sense UI for enhanced user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The phone does not feature stereo speakers but has a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the HTC Desire combines a solid build with basic performance and features suitable for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2010
Announced2010
DescriptionAlso known as HTC Bravo, HTC Desire A8181
Display
Size3.7"
TypeAMOLED or SLCD
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 200
Memory576MB RAM; 512MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording480p@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1400 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Brown, Silver, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
OS VersionAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes