HTC Desire 816
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HTC Desire 816

Complete hardware specifications, launch details and a structured technical breakdown from the TechMyte device database.

Released 2014, March
165g, 7.9mm thickness
Android 4.4.2, up to 6, Sense UI 6
8GB storage, microSDXC
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Specification source: GSMArena device record.

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Network

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

Battery

TypeSuper LCD2
Talk timeUp to 21 h (3G)
Stand-byUp to 737 h (3G)

Display

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

Selfie camera

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

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

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

Misc

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

Main Camera

FeaturesLED flash, HDR

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 (old)Endurance rating 64h