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HTC Desire (A8181) All specs

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HTC Desire

HTC Desire (A8181)

2.3/10 💬 Comment

Android phone with 1GHz Single-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the HTC Desire (A8181)

With one SIM card slot, the HTC Desire (A8181) allows download up to 7.2 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.

Device with 135 grams including the battery. The HTC Desire (A8181) phone is relatively thin with 11.9mm thickness.

Summary

*depends on the model
⚙️ CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
🤖 Android 2.1
🔄 Android 2.2.1
📱 3.7"
TFT Super LCD / AMOLED*
🔳 RAM: 576MB
💽 ROM: 512MB
🔌 WIFI3*, BT2.1, FM
📷 (back) 5MP
 🔋 1400mAh

📱 Model features

HTC Desire (A8181)
ModelDesire (A8181)
Other model namesHTC Desire A8181, HTC Bravo
Country or region availablefeature not registered
BrandHTC
Release date3/31/2010
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire (A8181)
Display typeTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI
Colors16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire (A8181)
System versionAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire (A8181)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire (A8181)
RAM memory576MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (151MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire (A8181)
Dual-SIMNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire (A8181)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire (A8181)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported
Front camera resolutionNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supported
Front flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire (A8181)
LoudspeakerSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)
TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire (A8181)
USBMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire (A8181)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire (A8181)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire (A8181)
Call controlVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupported
Video callingNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White
• Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update
• Optical mouse (Touchpad)
• HTC Sense UI
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire (A8181)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered
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