• HTC Desire

    HTC Desire

    Prasad Naik, Sep 21, 2010 1643 hrs IST

    An excellent Android smartphone

    Lovely design and build, brilliant display, excellent web browser, superb integration with social networking services, Sense UI is fantastic

    Phone heats up while using, display is a fingerprint magnet, earpiece is too small and difficult to hear at times, using optical trackpad to click pictures is inconvenient, poor FM radio reception, unimpressive battery life

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Take the Google Nexus One, remove the Google branding and put the HTC logo and then slap on the Sense UI, and what you get is the HTC Desire. Beneath the slightly modified design both the phones run identical hardware. Google never thought of launching the Nexus One in India for reasons best known to them. Till now if you wanted a Nexus One the only way to get it was in the gray market. But now, thanks to the launch of the HTC Desire in India, you can get what is virtually the same handset through official channels.



The launch of the Desire is also quite timely; Google recently announced that it will no longer sell the Nexus One to consumers. We have already reviewed the Nexus One a few months back when we got a chance to use the handset. Now we will see how good the new Desire is, and more importantly, how it stacks up against the fierce competition for the title of the best Android phone.


Bundle

  • HTC Desire
  • Battery
  • Charger
  • USB cable
  • Stereo Headset
  • microSD card
  • Quick start quide
  • Safety and regulatory guide



The bundle of the HTC Desire lacks one key element that I believe every high-end mobile phone must come with: a carry case. The Nexus One did and it was pretty nice with an Android logo on it. I wonder why HTC did not see fit to include one with the Desire.


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(15) Comments
vinny
,Hyderabad, on Feb 01, 2011 10:44 PM
When are you reviewing the HTC Desire HD? It's already available in Univercell and TheMobileStore outlets!!
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Abhishek
,Bangalore, on Dec 24, 2010 07:10 PM
I intend to sell my 5 months old, black Nokia E71. The device is in perfectly sane condition, without any scratches and the only reason to sell, is that I am very much keen on getting an Android handset. E71 needs no introduction, it has been awarded quite a few accolades (refer wikipedia page) and is considered among the most successful business fones, this side of BB stable. Highlights: Nokia email client, lets you configure upto 10 e-mail accounts in simple 3 or 4 steps. GPS with navigation. Youtube app. Pre installed, along with lot others. The device sure looks class, with its 10mm profile and metal battery cover. Details as follows: DOP: 4th July, 2010 Purchase price: INR 12,800 Current price: a shade under that, maybe a few hundreds less. Box pack with all OEM accessories (charger, leather sling, cover, CD ROM, manual, etc) available along with original bill. Selling price: INR 10,500 (Not negotiable) 9880691326
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Dheepak
,Bangalore, on Nov 26, 2010 06:02 PM
I had the same issues of heating and Low battery backup on my Samsung Galaxy.. Turned out to be a faulty motherboard. I read a lot of reviews of HTC desire and every one of it says its good. My friend is using it in Europe for more 4 months now and tells that he does not have heating problem and get 1 day back up wtih 3G.
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Dr.Suresh Katka
,Solapur, on Oct 29, 2010 09:13 AM
Thanks for nice review of HTC desire I am interested in having this phone but the Indian Web site Of HTC says Desire has Android 2.1 OS nd u mention its 2.2.So what OS does this phone actually sports? One more thing How is HTC known for service as I live in small town? Can u let me know what wil be approx price for this phone? Thanks
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Raamesh Patel
,Nazira, on Oct 19, 2010 08:40 PM
View on HTC Desire
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vikrant kelkar
,pune, on Oct 13, 2010 07:26 PM
i bought this phone 15 days back. in this period it restarted automatically for 23453 times. it is erratic. my advice and experience in these period suggests " DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE".
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amod
,pune, on Oct 10, 2010 10:06 PM
There is an excellent shade of table cloth on page 2 and 3 of desire and construction. Infact the table cloth shade stands out more than the well built phone. My wife want to know which shop has it been purchased from and what other shades are available.
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Devender
,Mumbai, on Sep 28, 2010 12:44 PM
Against the Video thing on Galaxy.... You can download a App - "RockPlayer" in Htc Desire to lay Avi/Mkv files on you phone.... software capabilities are converging too fast..
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Kiran
,Bangalore, on Sep 22, 2010 06:14 PM
Can anybody confirm if the Desire comes pre-loaded with the Swype Keyboard? Also,Can we now save SMS's to MMC Card?
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Prasad Naik
,Mumbai, on Sep 22, 2010 09:31 PM
The answer to both the questions is No.
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Sourabh Shrotri
,Bangalore, on Sep 22, 2010 09:24 PM
HI, i am so surprised by reviews from so many experts on Android handsets, though they are selling it for Rs. 27K still you people overlook such a basic fact that excites every individual for 3G is video calling, so many of these devices for so much costly price still do not offer Video calling. even they sell it for 5K i wont buy it as it doesn't support Video calling
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Partha
,Bangalore, on Sep 22, 2010 06:09 PM
I like this competitor section in the review. Should make it standard during all reviews. Gives a complete picture of the market.
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George
,Cochin, on Sep 22, 2010 05:21 PM
I was seriously considering buying this phone.. but over heating issue is a deal breaker. now i am running out of options.. i have ruled out Samsung Galaxy because of its plasticy feel and the lack of camera flash, Motorola XT720 or any other motorola phones due to their pathetic service, and sony ericsson xperia X10 because its feminine design & UI.
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Zer01
,Mumbai, on Sep 22, 2010 06:33 AM
Samsung is paying all the people these days to do their marketing.. Awesome.. "Samsung wave is the best" I am waiting for the payment now.. ;)
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Karthik Kumar
,New Delhi, on Sep 21, 2010 08:21 PM
"It does offer a few more benefits over the Desire but at the same time it is also much bigger, which some people may not like. It's also more expensive" Last i checked,, a 4" screen is hardly a hassle to carry over a 3.7". Plus the Super AMOLED is gorgeous. Seen both Desire(unsure whether that was AMOLED or SLCD) and Galaxy S side by side and there's a marked difference. Plus the 16GB inbuilt storage on teh Galaxy S is worth the extra 1.5-2k. Note that in many places including Delhi, Desire is pretty much 28k and not 26.
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