Complete specification
| Section | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Status | Discontinued |
| Announced | 2014, February. Released 2014, March | |
| Release date | 26 March 2014 | |
| Display | Size | 5.5 inches |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels (~267 ppi pixel density) | |
| Technology | Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Multitouch | |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Pixel density | 267 ppi | |
| Screen to body ratio | 67.7% | |
| Memory | RAM | 1.5 GB RAM |
| Card | microSD card (supports up to 64GB) | |
| Built-in | 8GB built-in, 1.5GB RAM | |
| Storage variants | 8GB built-in, 1.5GB RAM | 8 GB, 1.5 GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | |
| Sound | 3 5mm Jack | Yes |
| Audio jack | 3.5 mm | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| Features | Audio | 3.5mm audio jack, Speakerphone |
| Extra | Document editor, Photo viewer/editor, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Voice memo/dial/commands, Predictive text input, YouTube, Calendar, Speakerphone | |
| Games | built-in + downloadable | |
| Torch | Yes | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
| Messaging | SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email | |
| Additional features | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | Capacity | 2600 mAh |
| Stand By | Up to 737 h (3G) | |
| Talk Time | Up to 21 h (3G) | |
| Build | OS | Android OS |
| UI | HTC Sense UI v5.5 | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Gray, Green | |
| Weight | 165 g | |
| SIM size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |
| Dimensions | 156.6 x 78.7 x 8 mm | |
| Price | Details | Price in Rs: Discontinued Price in USD: $-0 |
| Conversion rate | 1 EUR = 1.16 USD | |
| Approx. price EUR | €250.00 | |
| Approx. price USD | $290.00 | |
| Tests | Camera | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1032 (nominal), 1.783 (sunlight) | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB | |
| Performance | Basemark OS II: 520 / Basemark X: 1437 | |
| Battery Life | Endurance rating 64h | |
| Audio Quality | Noise -93.9dB / Crosstalk -83.0dB | |
| Camera | Main | 13MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front | 5MP, 720p | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps | |
| Features | geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, simultaneous HD video and image recording, HDR, Video, 1080p | |
| Front video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Ratings | Details | Average Rating is 4 stars - based on 111 user reviews. |
| Frequency | Edge | Yes |
| Gprs | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE | |
| 2G Band | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Band | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Band | LTE 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| Additional features | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900) - Asia version | |
| Processor | CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 | |
| Architecture | 32 bit | |
| Whats New | Description | HTC Desire 816 - The Big and The Beautiful! Lo and behold!, say Welcome to HTC Desire 816, a mid-range addition to the Desire family. Getting ready to be launched in chinese market first. HTC Desire 816's realistically simple and slim design in plastic material with no hardware buttons on the surface makes it look gorgeous. HTC's Desire 816 is featuring a 5.5 inches unique display with 720 x 1280 pixels hd resolution and on screen navigation buttons. From the size perspective, Desire 816 by HTC is by far the company's largest flagship smartphone. Cameras include 13 megapixel rear and a 5 megapixel front for easy selfies and clear Video chats. Equipped with an LED flash, Desire's 8 continues to have the same dual stereo speakers on the front. HTC Desire 816 does not supports dual SIM dual standby feature and will be available in red, yellow, orange, blue and white colours, Capable of shooting high resolution full HD videos, Desire 816 will be featuring the latest of Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat). |
| Connectivity | GPS | Yes + A-GPS support & Glonass |
| NFC | Yes | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 | |
| Data | GPRS, EDGE, 3G (HSDPA, HSUPA), 4G (LTE) | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot | |
| Radio | No | |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 with A2DP |
