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HTC Desire 820 With 5.5 Inch Display, 64 bit Snapdragon 615 SoC Launched

HTC Desire 820 With 5.5-Inch Display, 64-bit Snapdragon 615 SoC Launched

By NDTV Correspondent | Updated: 6 September 2014 17:58 IST

HTC has launched its latest mid-range smartphone in the Desire series - the HTC Desire 820 - at its pre-IFA 2014 event, featuring a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with integrated 4G LTE Cat. 4 connectivity. HTC announced the smartphone will be available worldwide beginning late-September.

The dual-SIM (Nano-SIM) HTC Desire 820 runs Android 4.4 KitKat with HTC Sense UI skinned on top. The smartphone is the successor to HTC Desire 816 (Review | Pictures). It features a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display.

(Also see: HTC Desire 820 and Desire 816 in comparison)

The smartphone packs a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC (1.5GHz quad-core + 1.0GHz quad-core) coupled with 2GB of RAM. The Desire 820 packs a 13-megapixel (with f/2.2 lens) rear facing camera with LED flash and BSI sensor, apart from an 8-megapixel secondary front-facing camera.

The 16GB internal storage on the Desire 820 is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). Connectivity options on the handset include Wi-Fi, FM radio, Bluetooth, GPRS/ EDGE, GPS/ A-GPS, 3G and 4G LTE connectivity.

The handset measures 157.7x78.74x7.74mm and weighs 155 grams. The HTC Desire 820 packs a 2600mAh battery which is rated to deliver up to 22.4 hours (3G) of talk time and 424 hours (3G) of standby time.

(Also see: HTC Desire 820 and Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 in comparison)

"With the HTC Desire 820, we've combined the most advanced technology with the best possible entertainment experience and bold, distinctive design, to deliver a handset that is both desirable and affordable," said Peter Chou, HTC.

HTC has said that with the Snapdragon 615 processor, the HTC Desire 820 will offer 'lightning-fast Cat 4 4G connectivity at speeds of up to 150Mbps.' It also supports HTC's Dot View case which will provide 'instant access to your phone without opening the cover.'

IFA 2014 in Pictures

HTC Desire 820

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stellar camera performance
Fast performance
Attractive design

Bad
Bad battery life
Attracts fingerprints and scratches

Read detailed HTC Desire 820 review

Display 5.50-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 615

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 16GB

Battery Capacity 2600mAh

OS Android 4.4.4

Resolution 720x1280 pixels

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