HTC Desire

Released

Mar 31, 2010

Display

3.7 inches
800 x 480 pixels

Camera

5 MP (Single camera)
front

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon S1
0.6GB RAM

Storage

, microSDHC

Battery

1400 mAh

OS

Android 2.2

Description

The HTC Desire is the long-awaited Android handset with specifications similar to those of the famous Nexus One and equipped with the wonderful Sense interface.

This device is also known as HTC Bravo

Cons

Thick body (0.47 inches)

Shop links

$199

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Display
Size:	3.7 inches
Resolution:	800 x 480 pixels, 252 PPI
Technology:	AMOLED
Screen-to-body:	54.57 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Touchscreen:	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)

Hardware
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
Processor:	Single core, 1000 MHz, Scorpion
GPU:	Adreno 200
RAM:	0.6GB
ROM:	512 MB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC up to 32 GB
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (2.2, 2.1)

Battery
Capacity:	1400 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus)
Video recording:	800 x 480 pixels

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 inches (119 x 60 x 11.9 mm)
Weight:	4.76 oz (135.0 g)
Features:	Optical Mouse (Touchpad)
Keys:	Left: Volume control

Cellular
UMTS:	Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Radio:	FM

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	2.1, EDR
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	GPS, A-GPS
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass
Other:	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Apr 19, 2010
FCC ID value:	NM8PB99400 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.48 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz
Body:	0.69 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz

Availability
Officially announced:	Feb 16, 2010

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