Networking
2G standards |
EDGE, GSM, GPRS |
3G standards |
WCDMA |
Data network |
3G |
Bluetooth |
Y |
3G |
Y |
SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
Camera
Rear camera resolution |
2592 x 1944 pixels |
Built-in camera |
Y |
Auto focus |
Y |
Battery
Standby time (3G) |
360 h |
Standby time (2G) |
340 h |
Talk time (3G) |
6.5 h |
Talk time (2G) |
6.6 h |
Navigation
Position location |
Y |
GPS (satellite) |
Y |
Other features
Ringer type |
Polyphonic |
Voice recording |
Y |
Processor
Processor frequency |
1 GHz |
Software
Operating system version |
Eclair 2.1 |
Messaging
E-mail |
Y |
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
Performance
Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calendar |
Additionally
Battery performance |
1400 mAh |
3.7" AMOLED, 480x800, 1GHz, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Brown
<b>Images so real you'll want to touch them</b>
The screen on the HTC Desire is vivid and crisp. So it's great for making the most of all your movies, photos, games and favourite websites.
<b>The phone with added zip</b>
We've put a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor in the HTC Desire. Which means, you can zip around the Internet, do lots of things at once and flick through your apps in next to no time.
<b>As easy as a pinch</b>
With a pinch of your fingers you can see all seven of your home screens. So you can easily switch between the weather, your friends social networking updates, your work email and anything else you care to look at.
<b>HTC Sense</b>
HTC Sense is an experience designed around many little insightful ideas. Ideas that seem so simple, you think “why hasn’t any one else thought of that? It just makes sense.” It’s a phone experience full of lots of little surprises, delighting you every time.
<b>Weather and Clock</b>
You travel and the weather and clock update automatically.
<b>Polite Ringer</b>
As soon as you lift it up to see who’s calling, the ringer volume drops. Just turn it over and it goes silent.
<b>Leap to any Panel</b>
Pinch to view all your homescreens at once, then just tap to jump to the one you want.
People-centric Communication
All your calls, messages and updates are organized by people, not by applications.
<b>Text Reflow</b>
When you zoom, the text changes size and reflows automatically to make it easier to read.
Customizable Homescreen
Add everything that is important to you to your homescreen.
<b>Friend Stream</b>
See all your friends' Facebook© updates, Tweets and Flickr® photos on the same screen.
Search from Anywhere
One search combs through all your contacts, apps, content and the web.
<b>Scenes</b>
Create and change between your perfect phone for work, home or holiday.
Stay connected to workWith the HTC Desire, you'll be pleased to know you can access all your business emails, calendar and contacts from your company directory wherever you are.
A smarter way to surfWe didn't make a phone for the Internet, but we made a phone that makes the Internet experience better for you. Pinch to zoom and see the words resize and reflow to fit into the screen.
Capturing the moment5 megapixels, autofocus, flash, and when you're done, you can upload your photos straight to Facebook©, Twitter™ or Flickr® .
<b>See more of the web with Flash</b>
There is a lot of content out there on the web that needs Adobe® Flash® to give you the best viewing experience. That's why the HTC Desire comes with Adobe® Flash® support, so no websites are out-of-bounds.
<b>Move with your movies</b>
The HTC Desire has a vivid screen, which makes it great for watching homemade YouTube™ epics - filmed with the phone's on-board camera. And of course you can watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster that you've loaded on your SD card.
<b>YouTube™ player</b>
Access the World's favourite video site at the touch of a button and browse by most popular, most recent, most viewed and more.
<b>Ted Talks©</b>
Watch riveting talks from some of the world's most revealing thinkers on subjects ranging from synthetic life to the secrets of viral music videos. Available for download from Android Market™.*
Which way to go?
Get voice-powered, turn-by-turn directions using Google Maps™ Navigation, with street view for easy orientation at arrival. Plus, find out if any of your friends are nearby using Google Latitude™.
<b>Layar</b>
A fun augmented reality app that shows you the things you can't see by displaying objects on top of reality, as seen through your phone's camera. Available for download from Android Market™.*
<b>Google Places™</b>
Use Google Maps™ and local search to explore an unfamiliar place. Use my location and search for local businesses, or get transit directions for help getting around town. Available for download from Android Market™.*
<b>Mozart or Motorhead?</b>
Whatever music makes you get up and dance - take it with you. Make playlists on the go and when your Number 1 tune comes on, set it as your ringtone. Or if you want to discover new music, Android Market™ has all the latest music apps.
<b>Sazam©</b>
Hold your phone up to a song you don't know, switch on Shazam© and get information about it updated almost instantly on your phone. Available for download from Android Market™.*
<b>Spotify®</b>
Download the Android Spotify® app and access millions of tunes from their enormous catalogue. Available for download from Android Market™.*
Friends, friends & more friends
Let your friends know what you're up to with Google Buzz™, Facebook© and Twitter™. Update your blog wherever you are and discover new ways to stay in touch with other apps from Android Market™.
<b>Foursquare™</b>
Uncover new ways that you and your friends can explore your city. Earn points and unlock badges for discovering new things. Available for download from Android Market™.
<b>HTC Peep</b>
Find out what's happening right now and let the world know what you're up to with Peep - our very own Twitter™ application.
Down to business
Need to do three things at once? With 1GHz of processing power the HTC Desire is made for multitasking. Access your work email, contacts and calendar with Microsoft Exchange compatibility and view Microsoft Office docs on the go.
<b>Dropbox</b>
The quick and easy way to store, sync and share files of any size online, with access straight from your HTC Desire. Available for download from Android Market™.*
<b>Documents to go</b>
View, edit and create Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, plus view Adobe PDF files on your HTC Desire. Available for download from Android Market™.*
<b>Time to take a break</b>
With its high-resolution screen and fast processor, the HTC Desire is a phone that is great for gaming. Immerse yourself in a full 3D gaming experience. Play against friends over the air or play on your own when you have a bit of down time.
<b>Assassin's Creed™</b>
The superb action game is now available on Android Market™ with its mix of stealth, chaotic action and riddle-solving exploration.*
<b>Doodle Jump</b>
The cult hit is back and available for download on Android Market™. Guide the Doodler on a springy journey up the sheet of graph paper using springs, jet packs and more.*