HTC Desire 816

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The HTC Desire 816 was a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2014. It featured a 5.5 inch HD display, a quad-core processor, and a 13 megapixel camera.

HTC Desire 816 Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, March, the manufacturer's retail price for a new HTC Desire 816 was about 250 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the HTC Desire 816?

The HTC Desire 816 has a 2600 mAh battery capacity.

How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire 816 device?

Sure, here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an HTC Desire 816 device: Method 1: Hard Reset Before attempting a hard reset, it is recommended to back up all important data from the device. Here are the steps to perform a hard reset on the HTC Desire 816 device: 1. Turn off the device completely by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds until the device shuts down. 2. Connect the phone to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Download and install the latest version of the Desire 816 RUU file from the HTC website. 4. Once the RUU file is installed, run it as an administrator. 5. Select the “Device” button and select “Drivers and utilities.” 6. In the “Backup/restore” section, select “Backup” and follow the prompts to backup the device. This step is optional, but it is highly recommended to back up all of your data before proceeding.

What is the display size of the HTC Desire 816?

The HTC Desire 816 has a 5.5 inch display size.

What is the processor of the HTC Desire 816?

The HTC Desire 816 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 8, 20 - EMEA version
1, 3, 7, 8 - Asia version
SpeedHSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced2014, February. Released 2014, March
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in)
Weight165 g (5.82 oz)
SIMNano-SIM

Display

TypeSuper LCD2
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

Platform

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps

Selfie camera

Single5 MP, f/2.8
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes (optional)
RadioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

TypeLi-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Stand-byUp to 737 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 21 h (3G)

Misc

ColorsBlack, White, Red, Gray, Green
ModelsD816x
PriceAbout 250 EUR

Tests

PerformanceBasemark X: 1437
DisplayContrast ratio: 1032 (nominal), 1.783 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB
Audio qualityNoise -93.9dB / Crosstalk -83.0dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 64h

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