HTC Desire 816

8 GB, Grey, 5.50", Single SIM, 13 Mpx, 4G
Currently out of stock

Product details

The Desire 816 is the new flagship model in HTC's Desire series. 13 MP autofocus camera and F2.2 aperture, 8GB memory, memory expansion with microSD card, beats audio support and much more.
Android 4.4 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core 1.6GHz processor.

Key specifications

Memory
1.50 GB
Storage capacity
8 GB
Display size (inches)
5.50"
Image resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Operating system
Android
Capacity
2600 mAh
Number of cameras
Single Camera
Item number
2476185

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
99HZS007-00
Release date
31.3.2012
External links

Colour

Colour group
Grey
Exact colour description
Grey

Smartphone features

Mobile features
3.5mm jack socket

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Display properties

Display size (inches)
5.50"
Screen technology
LED
Image resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Aspect ratio
16:9
Pixel density
267 ppi
Colour depth
24 bits

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
4G
Connectivity
Bluetooth
NFC
WiFi hotspot
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
Bluetooth version
USB 4.0
Audio features
AAC

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Single Camera
Camera resolution
13 Mpx
Front camera resolution
5 Mpx
Max. Video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Full HD

Interface

USB connector type
Micro USB

Processor

Mobile processor
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Number of processor cores
4 -Core
Processor clock frequency
0 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
1.50 GB
Storage capacity
8 GB
Max. memory extension
64 GB
Memory card type
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC

SIM

SIM card type
Nano SIM
SIM type
Single SIM

Sensors

Sensors
Light sensor

Navigation system properties

Type of satellite navigation system
Compass
GLONASS
Navigation software
Google Maps

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Capacity
2600 mAh

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Battery charger
Data cable
Quick start guide
Stereo Headphones

Product dimensions

Height
8 mm
Width
78.70 mm
Length
156.60 mm
Weight
165 g

Package dimensions

Length
18 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
3.40 cm
Weight
369 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 22.Ulefone
  • 24.Oukitel
  • 25.Blackview
  • 26.HTC
  • 27.ASUS

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 14.Apple
  • 14.Gigaset
  • 14.HTC
  • 14.Nokia
  • 14.Nothing

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 21.Oukitel
  • 22.ASUS
  • 23.HTC
  • 24.OnePlus
  • 25.TCL
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good90/100Rank 16 out of 26
CHIP OnlineXXL-Smartphones im Test: Die besten Handys ab 5,5 ZollReleaseDecember 2014

Anwender die ein großes Smartphone mit 5,5 Zoll suchen und dabei vor allem auf starke Eigenschaften beim Surfen angewiesen sind, finden eine sehr gute Alternative beim HTC Desire 816. Aber auch in den weiteren Testbereichen kann das Phablet mit soliden Leistungen aufwarten.

Very good88/100
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connectSingle testReleaseJuly 2014

Dass ein gutes Smartphone nicht teuer sein muss zeigt HTC mit seinem aktuellen Smartphone, das mit top Display sowie LTE punkten kann. Zwar ist das Gehäuse aus Kunststoff und wirkt hier etwas billig aber das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist sehr gut.