HTC Desire 816 14 cm (5.5") Single SIM 4G Micro-USB B 1.5 GB 8 GB 2600 mAh Grey

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2014-05-16 03:03:55

Average rating:80

Uk has collected 255 expert reviews for HTC Desire 816 14 cm (5.5") Single SIM 4G Micro-USB B 1.5 GB 8 GB 2600 mAh Grey and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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telegraph.co.uk

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2014-05-16 03:03:54

Average rating:0

Motorola 'back in the game' with Moto G successHTC One M8 reviewNew HTC One: specificationsHTC co-founder: we're like a David taking on GoliathIn-depth look at the HTC One M8HTC Desire vs iPhone in web speed test...

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trustedreviews.com

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2014-05-16 03:03:54

Average rating:70

What is the HTC Desire 816? The HTC Desire 816 is a 5.5-inch Android smartphone with a similar stature to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 , but at a fraction of the price. Available to buy for around £300 SIM-free, it's a big colourful phone competing with hand...

Great sounding speakers, Decent 720p HD screen, Smooth overall performance...
Buttons a stretch to reach, Camera slow to focus in low-light, Lacks a standout feature...
The HTC Desire 816 is big phone that's offers some of the best qualities of the One M8 in a cheaper but still attractive plastic body. It lacks a standout feature, but it's a good phone that won't let you down.Next, try our round-up of the best mobile pho...

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techradar.com

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2014-05-16 03:03:54

Average rating:0

After getting our eyes up close to the HTC Desire 816, we couldn't wait to go one step further and actually touch the damn thing. So that's exactly what we did, and there was nothing you could have done to stop us.In case you missed it, HTC announced its...

Feels nice and premium, Decent camera, Twin front, facing speakers...
Gloss means fingerprints on non, white versions, Sealed back means no battery access...
After getting our eyes up close to the HTC Desire 816, we couldn't wait to go one step further and actually touch the damn thing. So that's exactly what we did, and there was nothing you could have done to stop us. In case you missed it, HTC announced its...

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techradar.com/au/

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2014-05-16 03:03:54

Average rating:0

After getting our eyes up close to the HTC Desire 816, we couldn't wait to go one step further and actually touch the damn thing. So that's exactly what we did, and there was nothing you could have done to stop us.In case you missed it, HTC announced its...

Feels nice and premium, Decent camera, Twin frontfacing speakers...
Gloss means fingerprints on nonwhite versions, Sealed back means no battery access...
It's hard to know just how good the performance of the Desire 816 will be without trying it with HTC's as-yet-unannounced Sense 6, but we're liking everything so far. The best news is that the build quality doesn't feel cheap despite the plastic back, an...

pocket-lint.com

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2014-05-16 03:03:54

Average rating:0

HTC has announced the Desire 816 at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona but while we weren't allowed to turn the device on, we did get our hands on it. The design is great, following a very similar style to the award-winning HTC One, but softened and...

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itproportal.com

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2014-06-13 08:04:31

Average rating:90

HTC has stolen a lot of limelight recently with its flagship handset the One M8 and its smaller One mini 2, and you could be forgiven for thinking that these two are just about all the phone maker has in its range. But in fact the Desire range continues t...

Good cameras, Stereo speakers, 4G support...
Slightly flimsy design, Short on storage...
I'm won over by the HTC Desire 816. There is plenty of call for mid-priced, large-screened handsets, and I'm a fan of the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Mega and Huawei Ascend P7, both of which are a fair bit more expensive than the Desire 816. If you are l...

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tracyandmatt.co.uk

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2014-07-04 06:52:56

Average rating:0

Earlier this year, at MWC, HTC made a fairly queit announcement about two new devices that they were launching. They were the HTC Desire 816 and the HTC Desire 610.Here we are taking a look at the Desire 816, this new smartphone offers a larger screen, th...

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gadgetguy.com.au

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2014-07-04 06:52:56

Average rating:70

Big phones tend to come with the issue of needing to spend big money, but HTC's latest entry seeks to prove that phablets don't have to cost an arm or a leg.A new phone for a different market, the 816 sits in HTC's “Desire” range, a once flagship brand th...

Big screen without a big price; Nice screen, even if it lacks a Full HD resolution; Excellent 4G speeds; Decent battery life;...
Mediocre system performance has speed issues; Buttons are hard to reach for moist people, with controls at the top of the left edge; Screen won't switch on when swiped in similar ways at standby compared to the HTC One (M8); SIM card and microSD cover rea...
HTC's attempt to make a budget phablet doesn't quite nail it, with a device that doesn't feel bad, but offers a performance that certainly doesn't match what you might expect out of it.At a little less than $400, the Desire 816 is a solid choice for anyon...

T3.com

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2014-07-04 06:52:57

Average rating:80

It may have been overshadowed by its fancier brother, the HTC One M8 , but the HTC Desire 816 shouldn't be overlooked. It packs the same size screen as the OnePlus One - dwarfing most rivals around this price range - but costs even less than that mobile...

Solid build quality, Great speakers, It's massive...
Takes grainy pictures, Bloatware, Lacks some features...

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goodgearguide.com.au

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2014-07-17 01:59:57

Average rating:80

The Desire 816 is HTC's attempt to make a smartphone for people who love music and movies. Multimedia has necessitated the need for a large screen, wicked speakers and a high resolution camera, and all of it is on offer for less that $400. For a brut...

Fantastic audio, Well designed, Large screen...
Not the best camera...
Plenty of things should turn us off the Desire 816: it's made from plastic; the big screen has a low resolution; the camera is ordinary. But these seemingly mediocre parts add up to deliver an experience that is complete. The Desire 816 has character, and...

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techguide.com.au

Updated:
2014-07-26 07:06:07

Average rating:80

There are a lot of attractive features about the HTC Desire 816 5.5-inch smartphone but perhaps one of the best is the affordable price.In a market where more people are looking to buy a device outright rather than pay off a device over two years, the HTC...

The HTC Desire 816 should be appreciated for what it's got rather than what it lacks at this price.There is still plenty of bang for your buck and all of the multimedia and connectivity features that will satisfy most users.At the affordable price of $399...

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expertreviews.co.uk

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2014-08-01 01:59:35

Average rating:100

The bezels round the screen are chunky, particularly at the top and bottom of the phone where you'll find the Desire 816's dual BoomSound speakers, but its smooth, glossy chassis and rounded corners make it very easy to hold. The Desire 816 is admittedly...

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digitalversus.com

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2014-08-09 16:02:18

Average rating:80

With the notable exception of LG, most big-name manufacturers have been slow to come round to the idea of the phablet. Effectively created in 2011 when Samsung launched its first Galaxy Note, we had to wait until last year to see other phone-makers start...

Decentquality display, Good battery life, System runs smoothly, Good photo and video quality, Great for multimedia...
"Volume Up" button too close to "On/Off" button, we often pressed the wrong one accidentally...
The HTC Desire 816 may not be a headline-grabbing phablet but it's a very good handset that's a well-rounded device with no major flaws. In fact, we'd probably even recommend it over the One Max, in spite of the latter's higher-end credentials. The Desire...

techview.co

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2014-08-13 07:53:03

Average rating:0

It's been a little quiet from our side when it comes to devices, I know. So just this past week HTC MEA thought it was time to end that drought. Poof! two devices from HTC were on their way to us. The first one has been in the market for a while and the o...

ausdroid.net

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2014-08-13 07:53:03

Average rating:0

There's long been a split in the market between the “flagship” phones manufacturers launch with much pomp and circumstance like the Galaxy S5 or One (M8) and the second-tier devices like the Galaxy Ace or F Series . While expensive high-end phones allow m...

Great price point, 4G LTE connectivity, Big, bright 5.5 inch screen...
Phone performance suffers under load, Camera is a little lackluster, Build quality isn't as good as we expect from HTC...
What's interesting is how quickly I adjusted to handling the Desire 816′s 5.5 inch screen. Once you dissuade yourself of any notion of single-handed control, the phone feels good in the hand and it's comfortable in everyday use.Packing HTC's latest and gr...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-08-29 02:33:29

Average rating:70

Not everyone wants to shell out for a flagship smartphone , but equally the same people don't necessarily need to buy the cheapest smartphone going. HTC is aiming the new Desire 816 squarely at the mid-range buyer, and it looks like it's got the formula j...

Like HTC's Desire 610, the Desire 816 sits awkwardly between other smartphones in terms of price, with rivals including the OnePlus One, Nokia Lumia 1320 and Nexus 5 among others. If you're won over by the big screen, you won't be disappointed if you can...

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whatmobile.net

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2014-09-05 04:12:46

Average rating:76

Price: £300SpecsOS Android 4.4 KitKatProcessor 1.6GHz quad-coreScreen 5.5 inchesResolution 1280 x 720 pixelsMemory 1.5GB RAMStorage 8GBMicro SD compatible? YesCamera 13MP rear-facing, 5MP front-facingVideo 1080pConnectivity 4GDimensions 156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9...

Big, bold screen, Supersmooth runner, Very competitively priced...
Creaky build, Sluggish camera, Nonremovable battery...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-10-29 12:28:25

Average rating:100

The bezels round the screen are chunky, particularly at the top and bottom of the phone where you'll find the Desire 816's dual BoomSound speakers, but its smooth, glossy chassis and rounded corners make it very easy to hold. The Desire 816 is admittedly...

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coolsmartphone.com

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2015-01-19 01:42:31

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The large oversized phone market is a hugely popular one these days, some call them “Phablets”, some just call phones, I call them the future. I know it sounds a bit cliche, but I really do like a large phone these days. I have been a large phone convert...

My time with the HTC Desire 816, James PearceJanuary 16, 2015, The large oversized phone market is a hugely popular one these days, some call them “Phablets”, some just call phones, I call them the future. I know it sounds a bit cliche, but I really do li...
My time with the HTC Desire 816, James PearceJanuary 16, 2015, The large oversized phone market is a hugely popular one these days, some call them “Phablets”, some just call phones, I call them the future. I know it sounds a bit cliche, but I really d...
Here are some shots of it compared to some of the other large phones I've got at the moment.Desire 816 vs One M8Desire 816 vs Nexus 6Desire 816 vs Oppo Find 7aI've rustled up a quick hands on video of the Desire 816, with a size comparison to the HTC One...

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wired.co.uk

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2015-02-01 14:09:39

Average rating:70

Here comes another big one from HTC. The Desire 816 has a hefty screen but can its resolutely midrange credentials do it justice? There's no sign of the metal body we saw on the HTC One (M8) but that's not necessarily a bad thing -- the glossy polycarbon...

Robust build, decent HD screen...
Processor could be faster, soso camera...
It's a decent phone, but there's not a lot to distinguish the Desire 816. It's got a pretty good screen, but it's let down by the leisurely pace of its processor and a so-so camera. If you're after a phablet on a budget, it's worth considering, but you'...

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gizmodo.com.au

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2015-06-04 15:27:50

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Can a mid-range phone really be better than its big brother? At this price, it's certainly possible. Meet the HTC Desire 816: your new phone at half the price of a flagship.The Desire 816 is a 5.5-inch, mid-range phone from HTC.It's loaded with a 1.6GHz q...

Software issues can be fixed in time, and you can certainly get used to button positioning. That just leaves you with a fantastic handset for a great price...

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whistleout.com.au

Updated:
2015-06-13 09:19:04

Average rating:80

The HTC Desire 816 (eight-sixteen) is a mid-ranged, big-screened phone with a lot to give. Not one to be left behind, HTC has entered the ‘affordable-yet-great' fight currently being fuelled by the likes of Motorola and the Google Nexus line.The good news...

The HTC Desire 816 is a fantastic device when compared to its price tag. It's one of the best handsets we've used in the mid-range, although it does have some stiff competition. The Nexus 5, although it's about 6 months old now, is still a better optio...

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klgadgetguy.com

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2016-11-21 02:23:32

Average rating:80

Small phones are so yesterday when you can do so much more on a big screen today, when Steve Jobs once said nobody wants to buy a phone that is larger than 4-inches, a lot of us took that into our hearts but now, the trend has changed, people want larger...

It's a huge device with a superb user experience, you'll feel in love with the Desire 816 as if it is the flagship of mid-range Android smartphones.The Good+ Great and beautiful HD display+ Fast and responsive+ Simple, stylish and sturdy build quality+ As...

theskop.com

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2016-11-21 02:23:32

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Binaan badan Desire 816 diperbuat dari plastik polikarbonat, yang sering menjadi pilihan pengeluar selain besi. HTC menggunakan kemasan licin yang kelihatan cantik berkilat di belakang, tetapi agak tidak melekat di tangan kerana kelicinannya. Bahagian bel...

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tbreak.ae

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2016-11-21 02:23:32

Average rating:80

While smartphone manufacturers continue to release faster and beefier versions of their flagship products, there is still a large portion of users who can't always afford to upgrade their phones every few months. Or the portion of people who are looking f...

The HTC Desire 816 is a good mid-range phone that competes squarely against others in the market from the likes of Nokia or Lenovo. It's certainly not as flashy as the HTC One, but that's to be expected in order to keep it affordable. The size of the ph...

eyes4tech.com

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2016-11-21 02:23:35

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Before we go any further about this cool HTC Desire 816 camera discussion, let's see what is the current trend in the market. There are many types of Smartphones available around the marketplace. Some of them are big, some are small, a few of them have a...

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hardwarezone.com.my

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2016-11-21 02:23:35

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Despite popular beliefs, HTC isn't a company that is solely focused on bringing only the One series smartphones to the masses. The Desire series actually bears a certain tradition in the company's portfolio: it is, after all, one of the series in which th...

At the end of the day, all we have to say about the Desire 816 is that it's actually a surprising phablet. Despite its size and the fact that it's been designed for the mid-range smartphone market, it is a remarkable device that has managed to yield us re...

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notebookcheck.net

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2014-06-14 05:54:37

Average rating:83

HTC offers the Desire 816 as a middle-class smartphone for 379 Euros (~$516). Our HTC test model packs a lot more features than one would expect in a middle-class smartphone. In fact, the Desire 816 is equipped as well as most top-tier smartphones. The l...

High-quality workmanship, Very light and flat, Good display, Wireless module supports LTE, MicroSD cards up to 128 GB supported, High-resolution cameras, Long battery life, High performance, fluid interface, Latest Android (V 4.4.2), Relatively cheap...
Only 4.6 GB free, Battery can not be removed, Camera recordings are of average quality...
If you are looking for a cheap and powerful smartphone, the HTC Desire 816 is a good pick. The street price of 340 Euros (~$463) is not cheap, but for this price, the 5.5-inch smartphone can offer good hardware which can compete with the performance of to...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2014-06-19 05:59:00

Average rating:0

Until recently, one could easily figure out whether a given Android smartphone was a low-end, a mid-range, or a high-end device solely by having its size into consideration. The bigger the phone, the higher its rank was in the Android ecosystem. Things...

Very large display, Snappy UI performance, Stylish Sense 6.0 interface, Frontfacing stereo speakers, Camera takes good photos, Good value for money, Above average battery life...
Heavy video games may be choppy, A bit large given the screen size, Earpiece quality could have been better, Only 4.2GB of useravailable builtin storage makes using a microSD card mandatory...
Well, what do you know: the HTC Desire 816 is an admirable mid-range smartphone, especially knowing that it can be bought for under $400 in markets where it is available. We don't find anything wrong with it given its price range, so guys, if you're on...

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Pocketnow.com

Updated:
2014-06-28 03:40:57

Average rating:75

Devices in HTC's Desire line have never been intended as flagships, but phones sporting the vaunted “D label” have usually been quite well received. Rather than going all-in and stacking the spec list with high-end line items, Desires sit much closer to t...

Great value for such large screen, Loud, clear, frontfiring speakers, Outstanding battery life, Microsd card slot for expandable storage...
Screen is only 720P, not 1080P, Backplate is a slippery fingerprint magnet, Squeaks when you hold it, No NFC...
Like we said before, the HTC Desire 816 isn't going to win any performance contests. What it is going to do is turn heads. It's big, it's beautiful, and it performs very well, despite having been pigeon-holed as a “mid-tier” device. The speaker grills loo...

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tablet-news.com

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2014-07-04 06:52:56

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HTC Desire 816 has reached us in its dual SIM version, for a fully detailed review, shown below. This one is a 5.5 inch phablet with an OK price and this product was unveiled back at MWC 2014, so we've known about it for a while. This is supposed to be th...

excellent audio, good display, runs modern games, good price, OK battery and Extreme Power Saving, dual SIM and microSD device, very good camera (back and front), nice UI, And the...
long battery charging, no Gorilla Glass, Internal storage fills up fast, flimsy lid, no EQ, headphones not comfy, no gestures...

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androidcentral.com

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2014-07-04 06:52:57

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It's a massive 5.5-inch phone that looks a little like a cross between an HTC One and an iPhone 5c, and it's a device aimed squarely at China, where it went on sale shortly after its Mobile World Congress debut. Even the name invokes the number eight's st...

HTC's mid-range flagship packs a gigantic screen into a more affordable handsetIf HTC is to stage a financial recovery, it'll need more than just a compelling high-end smartphone. So as the company seeks to navigate back into the black for more than a qua...

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androidauthority.com

Updated:
2014-07-04 06:52:57

Average rating:0

Editor's note: Our review unit is from China, and while it has Sense 5.5, it will be updated to Sense 6 'soon'. All Desire 816's purchased outside of China will have Sense 6 out of the box]Typically when we think of midrange devices one of the first wor...

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techspot.com

Updated:
2014-07-11 01:51:48

Average rating:80

Since the launch of the first successful large-screened smartphone back in 2011, the Samsung Galaxy Note, there has been a growing demand for devices with larger-than-normal displays. Samsung's line of Notes has been a big seller for the Korean giant, but...

Large, highquality display on a midrange handset. Decent performance and battery life. BoomSound is always a welcome addition. Affordable price for the hardware you get.
Build quality is lacking, and the design makes the phone too cumbersome.

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brighthand.com

Updated:
2014-08-10 11:03:14

Average rating:70

If I were to describe the HTC Desire 816 in a nutshell, I would say it's a midrange phablet that offers much more than that classification suggests. It'd be a stretch to call it the best 5.5-inch handset around, but for a deliberately mid-tier device it b...

Dependable performance, Wellbuilt, smooth plastic body, Aboveaverage main camera...
Low pixel density, Poor battery life, Misplaced capacitive keys...
With its stylish polycarbonate build, powerful chipset and surprisingly capable camera, the HTC Desire 816 offers plenty of value at a midrange price...

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newatlas.com

Updated:
2014-08-15 08:40:25

Average rating:0

While there's lots of action in the high-rent district of phablet town, HTC is looking to sneak in and grab a slice of the mid-priced pie. But is a device that borrows the best from smartphone and tablet something that should be compromised on? Read on, a...

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engadget.com

Updated:
2014-08-24 06:31:16

Average rating:83

HTC may have some problems behind closed doors, but outside, it's still widely regarded as one of the world's top phone makers. We already gave this year's One M8 flagship a rather jolly review, and now it's time to see if the same qualities are preserved...

Nice big screen, Slick Android UI, Loud front-facing speakers, Attractive design...
Cameras can be sluggish, Poor HDR images, Not as good a value as certain other devices, namely the OnePlus One...
HTC's Desire 816 is almost a perfect mid-range LTE phablet with good looks, a nice display and slick general performance, only to be let down by its erratically sluggish cameras...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-10-04 07:29:53

Average rating:80

The Virgin Mobile Supreme%displayPrice% at %seller% is a fine smartphone, but at 5 inches, it barely qualifies as a phablet by today's standards. Virgin Mobile subscribers looking for a bit more screen should turn their attention towards the HTC Desi...

Massive, high-quality LCD. Loud front-facing speakers. Runs Android 4.4.
No split-screen multitasking. Mediocre call quality...
On Virgin Mobile, the HTC Desire 816 is the best big phone for small budgets...

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brighthand.com

Updated:
2014-11-01 03:33:07

Average rating:70

If I were to describe the HTC Desire 816 in a nutshell, I would say it's a midrange phablet that offers much more than that classification suggests. It'd be a stretch to call it the best 5.5-inch handset around, but for a deliberately mid-tier device it b...

Dependable performance, Wellbuilt, smooth plastic body, Aboveaverage main camera...
Low pixel density, Poor battery life, Misplaced capacitive keys...
The HTC Desire 816 is a midrange phablet which, despite several obvious shortcomings, leaves the impression of an above-average product. It is an instant leader in the rather barren midrange phablet market, largely due to its harmonious mixture of depen...

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91mobiles.com

Updated:
2015-06-27 12:13:03

Average rating:80

"The HTC Desire 816 might just be the dual-SIM phablet you're looking for"There used to be a time, not too long ago, when our digital lives used to centre around three different screens – our televisions, our laptops or PCs, and our phones. Not anymore. T...

Stylish looks, Smooth performance, Supports CDMA on the primary slot, Capable snapper, Very good battery life...
Large size could be unwieldy for some, Glossy plastic back could be prone to scratches, No killer feature...
A smartphone is supposed to be a Swiss Army knife, serving up a multitude of functionalities rather than just being a communications device. And when it comes to versatility, the HTC Desire 816 manages to differentiate itself well amongst the crowd, stand...

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91mobiles.com

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2015-06-27 12:13:03

Average rating:0

"The HTC Desire 816 is a compelling buy if you need a mid-range dual-SIM phablet"At 91mobiles, we keep a track of, and get to play with a variety of smartphones on a regular basis. Some of them are easily forgotten, while a few others manage to impress us...

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91mobiles.com

Updated:
2015-06-27 12:13:04

Average rating:0

"The HTC Desire 816's 13-meg camera is pretty good, especially in good ambient light"It's more accomplished sibling, the HTC One (M8) (review) may have managed to grab all the limelight, but the brand's newest offering in the mid-range phablet space is al...

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gizmochina.com

Updated:
2015-07-22 04:12:48

Average rating:0

HDC is making a good living out of cloning the HTC range of smartphones. Sales of the many previous models have been impressive and people on a low budget are appreciating the good value these clone models provide. The HDC Desire 816 is a clone of the HTC...

Overall the HDC Desire 816 is not a top end smartphone, but it is a well-performing package for the price. For those on a budget it really is a good looking and very functional smartphone that hides its deficiencies very well.Always be the first to know...

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mbreviews.com

Updated:
2018-03-31 07:46:34

Average rating:0

PageIt's clear that smartphones have evolved a lot throughout the years and high performance is not kept only for flagship handsets. What if you're a bit tight on the budget and want a capable smartphone, but without too many compromises. Know that ther...

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topnewreview.com

Updated:
2018-04-08 09:05:05

Average rating:0

THE DESIRE 816 is one of HTCs latest phablets. Its huge display isn't as large as the giant 6.3in Samsung Galaxy Mega, but at SIM-free, it is much cheaper, so it's a great budget option if you want a phone with an oversized screen. The bezels around the s...