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HTC Desire 816

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Product Overview & In-Depth Story

Complete Editorial Analysis & Hardware Deep Dive

HTC Desire 816 device launch on Apr 21,2014 (Official) having Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 processor. The device is powered by HTC having features Android v4.4.2 (Kitkat) operating system, Huge storage of 8 GB is inside the phone along with 15 GB RAM, Single selfie camera, and 2600 mAh Li-Polymer Battery with t Available Charging.

HTC Desire 816 available in variant of 15 GB RAM and 8 GB Storage. HTC latest mobile comes with amazing specifications and price in Pakistan. HTC Desire 816 launched with different color options of Grey, Orange, White.

Fresh Design

Impressive design with 156.6 mm (height), 78.7 mm (width), 8 mm (thick), 165 grams (weight), and 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) (screen) Yes made by HTC having Not Available architecture Adreno 305 graphics

HTC Desire 816 is available easily in all location accross over world, mobile price was updated from the list authorized dealers and warranty providers. The specifications mentioned above are valid across world. This price reflects those mobile phones that come under official warranty in the market.

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Why Choose HTC Desire 816?

Verified Hardware Rating & Smart Buyer Guidance

Verified Hardware Index Full benchmark detail
Hardware Capability Rating Breakdown 3 Benchmark Rating Modes
1. Optics & Display RatingRing Gauge Mode
35
S-LCD 2
13 MP
2. SoC Silicon & ThermalsGrade B+
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM822868 / 100
Warm under sustained loadSilicon index 68/100 · sustained 48/100
3. Power & Software GuaranteeEndurance Mode
Battery Endurance
11.4 Hours
OS Software Policy
2 Yrs OS
At A Glance Quick Specs
Released
2014-04-21
Base Price
$325.94
Battery Rating
2600 mAh
Camera System
13 MP
User Rating
★ — / 5.0

Why Choose HTC Desire 816 Over Competitors?

vs. Closest premium rival Key Wins
  • Estimated 11.4 mixed-use endurance from the 2600 mAh cell — strong value vs premium-priced flagships.
vs. Ultra-budget alternative Key Wins
  • Noticeably stronger sustained performance (Grade B+) than ultra-budget chipsets under load.
  • Longer useful software window (~2 yrs OS policy estimate) than many disposable budget devices.
vs. Last-gen same brand Key Wins
  • Endurance profile (~11.4 h) stays competitive for all-day messaging and video.
  • Current Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 efficiency is cleaner under load than typical last-gen midrange silicon.

Hardware Highlights & Flagship Features

Full benchmark detail
Next-Gen SoC Chipset

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 — lab silicon grade Grade B+ (Overall Silicon Index 68/100, estimated) for everyday multitasking and gaming.

Display & Visual Stack

Visual / memory stack: S-LCD 2 · 15 GB RAM. Display Capability Index 28/100 for motion clarity and outdoor readability.

Computational Optics Array

Rear system 13 MP with front 5 MP for day-to-day and social capture (Camera Capability Index 41/100).

Active Day Endurance

Battery 2600 mAh targeting 11.4 h est. mixed use.

Lab Performance & Benchmark Metrics

Full benchmark detail

Synthetic Performance Metrics

Overall Silicon Index68 / 100 est.
Single-Core Compute45 / 100 est.
Multi-Core Compute52 / 100 est.
Sustained Thermal Index48 / 100 est.

WeMobiles Hardware Capability Index

Camera Capability Index41 / 100 est.
Display Capability Index28 / 100 est.
Active Battery Endurance11.4 Hours

Scores marked est. are derived from catalog features and silicon tier models - not third-party lab certificates.

Live Retailer Price Matrix

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Price History & Trend Analysis

Current Best Price
$325.94
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Launch Price
$325.94
MSRP at Announcement
Total Price Savings
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Average Price
$325.94
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Full Technical Specifications

Verified Hardware Index & Lab Tested Benchmarks

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Key Features

7 Verified Specifications
Ram
15 GB
Storage
8 GB
Display
5.5 inches (13.97 cm)
Processor Key Feature
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
Battery
2600 mAh
Rear Camera
13 MP
Selfie Camera
5 MP

Design & Build

13 Verified Specifications
Dimensions Key Feature
156.6 mm × 78.7 mm × 8 mm
Sim Slot
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Sim Size
Nano-SIM1
Height
156.6 mm
Width
78.7 mm
Thickness
8 mm
Weight
165 grams
Build Material
Not Available
Colours
Grey, Orange, White
Sim One
3G Bands UMTS 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz 3G Speed HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s ↓, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s ↑GPRS
Sim Two
2G Bands GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
Water Proof
Not Available
Ruggedness
Not Available

Display

11 Verified Specifications
Display
5.5 inches (13.97 cm)
Screen Size
5.5 inches (13.97 cm)
Screen Resolution TECH_INDEX
HD (720 x 1280 pixels)
Aspect Ratio
Not Available
Bezel Less Display
Not Available
Pixel Density
267 ppi
Display Type Key Feature
S-LCD 2
Screen Protection
Yes
Touch Screen
Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen To Body Ratio Brand
Not Available
Screen To Body Ratio Calculated
67.51 %

Performance

10 Verified Specifications
Ram
15 GB
Processor
Qualcomm
Cpu TECH_INDEX
Quad core, 1.6 GHz, Cortex A7
Fabrication
Not Available
Model
Not Available
Operating System
Android v4.4.2 (Kitkat)
Custom Ui
HTC Sense
Chipset Key Feature
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
Architecture
Not Available
Graphics TECH_INDEX
Adreno 305

Storage

3 Verified Specifications
Storage Key Feature
8 GB
Expandable Memory
Yes, Up to 128 GB
User Available Storage
Not Available

Rear Camera

14 Verified Specifications
Rear Camera Key Feature
13 MP
Camera Setup
Single
Resolution TECH_INDEX
13 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera(28 mm focal length)
Sensor
Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Autofocus
Yes
Physical Aperture
Not Available
Optical Image Stabilisation
Not Available
Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution TECH_INDEX
4160 x 3120 Pixels
Setting
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes
Continuous ShootingHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features
Digital ZoomAuto FlashSimultaneous HD video and image recordingTouch to focus
Video Recording
1920x1080 @ 30 fps1280x720 @ 60 fps
Video Recording Features
Not Available

Selfie Camera

8 Verified Specifications
Front Camera Key Feature
5 MP
Front Cemera Setup
Single
Front Resolution TECH_INDEX
5 MP, Primary Camera
Front Sensor
BSI Sensor
Front Autofocus
Yes
Front Physical Aperture
Not Available
Front Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Front Video Recording
1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

6 Verified Specifications
Battery Key Feature
2600 mAh
Battery Removable
No
Quick Charging TECH_INDEX
Not Available
Capactity
2600 mAh
User Replaceable
Not Available
Talktime
Up to 21 Hours(3G)

General

22 Verified Specifications
Launch Date
2014-04-21
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Usb Otg Support
Yes
Type
Li-Polymer
Network Support Key Feature
No
Volte
Not Available
Sar Value
Not Available
Wifi
Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wifi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes, v4.0
Gps
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Nfc
Not Available
Usb Connectivity
microUSB 2.0
Usb Type C
No
Fm Radio
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Audio Jack
3.5 mm
Audio Features
Not Available
Fingerprint Sensor Position
Not Available
Fingerprint Sensor Type
Not Available
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass
Specs Score
5.8

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Head-To-Head Rival Comparison

Side-by-side spec showdown vs top market competitors

HTC Desire 816 vs vivo Y60m 5G
SoC Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Camera: 13 MP vs 13 MP
Battery: 2600 mAh vs 6500 mAh
Price: $325.94 vs $0.00
Launch Side-By-Side Comparison
HTC Desire 816 vs vivo Y60 5G
SoC Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Camera: 13 MP vs 13 MP
Battery: 2600 mAh vs 6500 mAh
Price: $325.94 vs $0.00
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Technical Specification Overview

HTC Desire 816 complete technical specification database, benchmark ratings, live price comparison matrix, and expert camera analysis. Engineered for high performance with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228, 5.5 inches (13.97 cm), and long-term catalog support.

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