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HTC Desire 825#5915

Released: 2016

HTC Desire 825

Overall Score

26.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5915)26.0
Performance(#5031)53.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6633)45.4
Battery(#5235)22.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5094)44.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring HTC Desire 825

Short Review

  • The HTC Desire 825 features a plastic build with a sleek design, measuring 156.9 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm and weighing 155g.
  • Its 5.5-inch Super LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, with a quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with an f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 5 MP shooter.
  • The battery capacity is 2700 mAh, but it does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the device lacks stereo speakers but includes a standard headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is available in black and white color options.
  • Overall, the HTC Desire 825 offers a decent mid-range experience with its specifications.
  • Special features are limited, focusing primarily on basic functionality.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as HTC Desire 825 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size5.5"
TypeSuper LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions156.9 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.18 x 3.03 x 0.29 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass