Overall Score
55.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5053)55.6
Performance(#4550)60.3
Camera(#4352)42.4
Display(#6409)67.5
Battery(#8488)43.5
Build(#10934)68.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC Desire 826 dual sim
Short Review
- The HTC Desire 826 dual sim features a sleek design with dimensions of 158 x 77.5 x 8 mm and a weight of 183g, available in multiple colors.
- Its 5.5-inch Super LCD3 display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 401 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, delivering adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is 13 MP with f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video, while the 4 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2600 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 5.0.1, upgradable to 6.0.1, featuring HTC's Sense UI for a customized experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- Notably, it includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio.
- Overall, the HTC Desire 826 combines decent specifications in a stylish package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeSuper LCD3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera4 MP
Front Camera Details4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm (HK model)13 MP (India model)
Video Recording1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158 x 77.5 x 8 mm (6.22 x 3.05 x 0.31 in)
Weight183 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite Birch, Blue Lagoon, Marshmallow White, Dark Grey, Purple Fire
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI
OS VersionAndroid 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes