HTC Desire C Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3.5", 320 x 480
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Storage
4 GB
RAM
512 MB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S1
Battery
1230 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HTC Desire C
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 107.2 mm Worse than 79 % of phones rated.
Width 60.6 mm Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Depth 12.25 mm Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Weight 100 g Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | White | Red
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.68 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

The HTC Desire C has a height of 107.2 mm, a width of 60.6 mm and a thickness of 12.25 mm. The weight of the phone is 100 g.

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DISPLAY HTC Desire C
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.5" Worse than 71 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 320 x 480 pixels Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 165 ppi Worse than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 3.5" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you.

Display Resolution of HTC Desire C is 320 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 165 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

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PROCESSOR HTC Desire C
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon S1
Clock Speed 600 MHz Worse than 91 % of phones rated.

HTC Desire C is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon S1. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. HTC Desire C reaches the frequency of 600 MHz.

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MEMORY HTC Desire C
RAM 512 MB Worse than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 4 GB Worse than 86 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 4 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the HTC Desire C is 512 MB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA HTC Desire C
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.8 Worse than 96 % of phones rated.
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Face Recognition (Face ID) Smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the HTC Desire C has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 5 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.8 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING HTC Desire C
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1230 mAh Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 570 hours Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 430 minutes Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Standby (GSM): up to 360 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 570 hrs
Talk (GSM): up to 430 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 350 min

The battery size of HTC Desire C is 1230 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 570 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. HTC Desire C is provided with a talk time about 430 minutes.

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CELLULAR HTC Desire C
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
User Interface HTC Sense 4

HTC Desire C supports 3G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

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COMMUNICATIONS HTC Desire C
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.0, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA HTC Desire C
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, OGG, MIDI, M4A, WMA 9
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, WMV9
FEATURES HTC Desire C
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, G-sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Beats Audio technology
OTHERS HTC Desire C
Included Accessories Power adapter

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