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Phones
HTC

HTC Desire

Smartphone

Display diagonal
3.70 in*
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1*
Battery capacity
1,400 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
3.70 in*
Resolution
480 x 800
Horizontal pixels
480 px
Vertical pixels
800 px

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1*
Processor
Reported value 1: 1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Reported value 2: 1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Reported value 3: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250*
Reported value 4: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250*
CPU cores
1*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
576 MB RAM; 512 MB*

Memory configurations

  • 576 MB RAM / 512 MB storage*
    Memory
    576 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*

Memory options

  • 576 MB
    Capacity
    589.824 MB
  • 0.5625 GB*
    Capacity
    0.5625 GB*
  • 576 MB*
    Capacity
    576 MB*

Storage options

  • 512 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*

Supported storage media

  • microSD card

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    5 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,400 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Reported value 1: Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo); Sense UI*
Reported value 2: Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI*
Reported value 3: android 2.2*
Reported value 4: android 2.2*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)*
Reported value 2: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)*
Bluetooth
2.1

Connectivity & features

  • Micro-USB

Operating systems

  • Android Eclair
  • Android Froyo

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)*
Height
119 mm
Width
60 mm
Thickness
11.90 mm
Weight
135 g

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 16 fields
carrier
code
s*
name
Softbank*
carrier
code
s*
name
Softbank*
cpu
cores
1*
freq
1*
name
Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250*
cpu
cores
1*
freq
1*
name
Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250*
date
2010-04-26T15:00:00.000Z*
date
2010-10-01T15:00:00.000Z*
display
h
800*
s
3.7*
w
480*
display
h
800*
s
3.7*
w
480*
maker
code
ht*
name
HTC*
maker
code
ht*
name
HTC*
memory
ram
576*
rom
512*
memory
ram
576*
rom
512*
name
id
HTC Desire*
long
X06HT*
name
id
HTC Desire*
long
X06HTII*
os
type
android*
ver
2.2*
os
type
android*
ver
2.2*
Specifications 2 · 29 fields
Body Weight
135 g (4.76 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    135*
    unit
    g*
    original
    135 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    39*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    39.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Adreno 200*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 28*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
HTC Desire*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
576MB RAM; 512MB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    576*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    576MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512MB*
    span
    • 11*
    • 16*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
480p@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    15fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 17*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,400*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1400 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Black, Brown, Silver, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 140 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    2 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.9 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.47*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.47 in*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 1 fields
model
Desire*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 46 fields
body weight
135 g (4.76 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    135*
    unit
    g*
    original
    135 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
AMOLED or SLCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm (~54.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    39*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    39.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 4 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 39*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Desire*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features browser
HTML, Adobe Flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, Brown, Silver, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    2 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo); Sense UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 200*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
576 MB RAM; 512 MB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    576*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    576 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512 MB*
    span
    • 12*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
480p@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    15fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 17*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 140 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body
Optical trackpad*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Class 10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Class 10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests camera
Photo*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 76dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 84dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -87.6dB / Crosstalk -84.8dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2010, February. Released 2010, March*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
1.48 W/kg (head)     0.69 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.48*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.48 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.69*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.69 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,400*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1400 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network
HSDPA 850 / 1900 - North America*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 6 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 340 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.9 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.47*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.47 in*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 5 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
135* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
AMOLED or SLCD*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
480*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
800*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
3.7* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
54.6* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
0.5625* GB
Scope and conditions
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Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,400* mAh
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Price in USD
186.20000000000002*
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Model
HTC Desire*
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Launch Expected Year
2010.0*
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Height (mm)
119* mm
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Width (mm)
60* mm
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Thickness (mm)
11.9* mm
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* Provisional data