Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5643)54.6
Performance(#7015)54.3
Camera(#3679)42.4
Display(#3420)70.5
Battery(#4698)43.5
Build(#3418)70.8
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Short Review
- The HTC Desire Eye features a sleek design with dimensions of 151.7 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 154g, available in blue, red, and white.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 424 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset and a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU, it delivers solid performance with 2GB of RAM.
- The device includes a dual 13 MP camera setup, providing high-quality selfies and decent rear photography capabilities, though it lacks optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity is 2400 mAh, supporting 18W charging but no wireless charging.
- Running on Android 4.4.4 with an upgrade option to 6.1, it features HTC's Sense UI 7 for a customized user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing audio quality.
- While lacking HDR support, the display refreshes at 60Hz, ensuring smooth visuals.
- Overall, the HTC Desire Eye combines a solid build with competent performance and camera features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD,
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), AF
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions151.7 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (5.97 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight154 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue, Red, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/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
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes