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HTC Desire 830#3809

Released: 2016

HTC Desire 830

Overall Score

38.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3809)38.4
Performance(#4396)59.6
Camera(#1550)56.7
Display(#6553)47.8
Battery(#5121)23.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3129)56.7
Audio(#115)87.6

Comparisons Featuring HTC Desire 830

Short Review

  • The HTC Desire 830 features a sleek design with dimensions of 157.5 x 78.9 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 156g, available in White/Blue and White/Red color options.
  • It sports a 5.5-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 chipset, an octa-core 1.5 GHz CPU, and 3GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
  • The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture and optical image stabilization, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 4 MP shooter.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2800 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging support.
  • The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and features stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
  • The absence of HDR on the display may limit viewing experiences in high-contrast scenarios.
  • Overall, the HTC Desire 830 combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
  • Its design and software features cater well to users seeking a reliable smartphone experience.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as HTC Desire 830 dual sim

Display

Size5.5"
TypeSuper LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR G6200
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions157.5 x 78.9 x 7.8 mm (6.20 x 3.11 x 0.31 in)
Weight156 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite/Blue, White/Red
Foldable
SARN/A

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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

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