The US version of the HTC Desire 626 smartphone was released not very long ago, though there was a phone already bearing the same name but with some difference in specs. Desire 626 US sports a large HD display, while packing in a quad-core processor and a decently large battery under the hood.
Build and Screen
HTC devices are commonly known to be pleasing to the eye; the Desire 626 did not prove to be an exemption in this regard, even though it has a plastic chassis. It features a dual-colour design available in diverse colour combinations.
HTC Desire 626 has curved edges, which make it a bit more attractive. It rocks a brilliant 5-inch touchscreen with HD (720p) resolution. This is a sharp screen going by its pixel density of 294 pixels per inch.
Camera and Storage
HTC Desire 626 rocks an 8-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and autofocus to enable you take all-embracing, top quality pictures. The selfie camera is a 5-megapixel sensor with BSI that looks capable of delivering superb selfies you will want to put up on your social media profiles immediately.
Both cameras are said to have HD (720p) video recording capability. HTC gives provides a generous 16 GB of internal storage for storing your photos and other stuffs. The Taiwanese company says you will be able to add up to 200GB more using a microSD card.
Hardware and OS
A quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor rests in the belly of the Desire 626 to enable you enjoy responsive performance. The processor, which runs at 1.1 GHz, is married to 1.5 GB of RAM to improve its responsiveness and ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
The phone runs on recent Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, which has HTC’s Sense 7 UI coated on top of it.
Other Features
A decently high-capacity 2000mAh battery provides power needed to use the device and should be hard at work for several hours on a single charge. HTC Desire 626 features BlinkFeed to keep you up to date about activity on your social media accounts as well as breaking news and live sport scores all in one place.
HTC Desire 626 has Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n for seamless wireless connectivity. You also get to enjoy ultra-fast LTE connectivity.
Pricing and availability
HTC Desire 626 is not available in Nigeria, but will soon be available in the United States. When available, you can buy the smartphone at leading online stores in Nigeria. HTC Desire 626 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N33,000 to N45,000, depending on your location in the country.
HTC Desire 626 Specs
Here are a few specs of the HTC Desire 626 US Edition:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.1 (Lollipop), HTC Sense 7 UI
- Processor: 1.1GHz quad-core Processor (Snapdragon 210)
- GPU: Adreno 304
- Memory: 1.5 GB RAM
- Colours: Numerous
- Dimension: –
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: –
- SIM Count: –
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
- Display Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 720p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Autofocus, Geo-tagging
- Front Camera: 5MP Camera, 720p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: up to 32GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21.1Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: –
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: –
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2000 mAh Li-ion Battery
- Standby Time: –
- Talktime: –