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HTC Desire 820
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HTC Desire 820

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

Released 2014, November
155g, 7.7mm thickness
Android 4.4.2, up to 6.1, Sense UI 7
16GB storage, microSDXC
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Sources and limitations

Specification source: GSMArena device record.

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Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA, Asia
4G bands3, 7, 8, 20 - Europe
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2014, September. Released 2014, November
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm (6.21 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
SIMNano-SIM

Battery

TypeLCD
Talk timeUp to 22 h 24 min (3G)
Stand-byUp to 424 h (3G)

Display

Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal16GB 2GB 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes (optional)
RadioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Misc

ColorsMarble White, Tuxedo Grey, Santorini White, Milky-way Grey, Tangerine White, Saffron Grey, Flamingo Grey, Blue Misty, Monarch Orange
PriceAbout 340 EUR
Models0PFJ50

Main Camera

FeaturesLED flash, HDR

Tests

PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 728Basemark X: 4859
DisplayContrast ratio: 1327 (nominal), 2.372(sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 75dB
Audio qualityNoise -92.3dB / Crosstalk -72.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 49h