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HTC Desire Reviews

PCMAG

10/2010

9.0/10

HTC Desire

The HTC Desire ($199 direct) is US Cellular's best cell phone. It's about as powerful as the HTC Droid Incredible ($299.99, 4.5 stars) on Verizon, but it's cheaper to own. The Desire is also similar to the unlocked (and now discontinued) Google Nexus One, but in some ways, the Desire is even better. HTC's slick Sense UI, combined with the Desire's beautiful screen and fast processor, make this handset our new Editors' Choice for US Cellular smartphones. The HTC Desire measures 4.7 by 2.4 by 0.5 inches (HWD) and weighs 4.8 ounces. The soft touch housing is a mixture of black and dark grey, and looks a bit rounder than the Incredible's. The Desire feels expensive, and it's comfortable to hold for long periods. The striking 3.7-inch glass capacitive touch screen features 480-by-800-pixel resolution, and supports multi-touch gestures like pinch-to-zoom. An optical sensor replaces the Nexus One's mechanical trackball. It was a little fiddly in operation, but you won't need it often, thanks to the touch screen. The HTC Desire is a dual-band EV-DO Rev. A (850/1900 MHz) device with 802.11b/g Wi-Fi. The nation's sixth-largest carrier, US Cellular offers service in 26 states, but roams on Verizon otherwise; be sure to check the coverage maps before deciding on this carrier.

Thinkdigit

09/2010

HTC Desire

HTC has been making smart-phones and PDA phones for a while now. We've tested quite a few over the years, some pretty good, and others not so. We present their recently announced, (in India), Android flagship device – the HTC Desire. At the very outset, (huge spoiler warning!), it is an amazing device with a few quirks that are nonetheless noticeable, just like tiny flecks of rust in hard-to-reach-recesses on a near perfect paint job. However, in case of the Desire, some of its quirks aren't as inconspicuous. For when one looks a cellphone in this price range, it's reasonable to expect a near-perfect device and a near-perfect interface. Sadly, we've learnt to live with imperfections. A human trait that the devices we build are not impervious to either. The display actually looks better than it does even in press images Don't get us wrong – HTC has dished up tremendously capable hardware, shoehorned it into a very sleek device, and garnished this with a new-age platform and a king-size feature set. Desirable the Desire might be, but it's still far from perfect. Although mostly minor, some of the quirks are rather annoying. A near-perfect device is a conglomerate of great hardware, great software and a great interface and the Desire has very minor, (but noticeable), issues on all three fronts.

LaptopMag

09/2010

7.0/10

HTC Desire

It's not just the major carriers who are getting the latest and greatest Android smart phones. U.S. Cellular, the sixth largest carrier in the country behind the big four and MetroPCS (another regional carrier), has landed the HTC Desire, which sports Android 2.1 and the popular HTC Sense overlay. At the increasingly standard smart phone price of $199 with a contract and rebate, it's here to play with the big boys. Thanks to its Nexus One design origins, 3.7-inch Super LCD screen, and screaming 1-GHz Snapdragon processor, the Desire is a strong device--when you can get a good signal.The Desire looks like the offspring of a Nexus One and a HTC Droid Eris. Like the Nexus One, it has a 3.7-inch screen, rounded edges, and a bronze tint. It's even the same size, at 4.7 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches. The Desire weighs fractions of an ounce more, tipping the scale at 4.8 ounces compared to the Nexus One's 4.6-ounce weight. The phone is covered in a soft-touch black rubberized plastic, which made it very comfortable to hold.Above the display, the Desire's speaker is made of two silver-edged ovals instead of the Nexus One's single speaker piece.

CNet

08/2010

8.0/10

HTC Desire

First announced at Mobile World Congress 2010, we've had to wait seven long months for the HTC Desire to land Stateside, and admittedly, we were worried that it would come up short compared with some of the smartphones that have come out since. We were wrong. Sure, it doesn't have some of the latest and greatest features found on other smartphones, like a front-facing camera or an HDMI port, but it offers a solid feature set, top-notch design, and great performance. It's a particularly great and important addition for U.S. Cellular, whose smartphone lineup has been lacking and whose only Android offering up until now has been the Samsung Acclaim. In our book, it's hands down the best smartphone that the carrier has to offer. The HTC Desire will be available from U.S. Cellular starting August 27 for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a $70 mail-in rebate. As a close cousin to the Nexus One, the HTC Desire sports a similar design, and we have no problem with that since we love the N1. The handset measures 4.7 inches tall by 2.4 inches wide by 0.5 inch thick and weighs 4.76 ounces, so it's not too big and not too small.

3G.co.uk

04/2010

10/10

HTC Desire Review

The HTC Desire has the distinction of being the third HTC in less than two months that we have awarded five stars - the others being the Legend and the Google-branded Nexus One. The Desire boasts the latest Google Android 2.1 operating system, a high-speed 1GHz Snapdragon processor and a vivid 3.7-inch AMOLED touch-screen. Despite the large size of that screen, the HTC Desire is only a smidgeon longer than the iPhone and no wider. Like the Hero, it is Teflon coated, which gives it a lovely textured, warm feel. On the back of the phone is the five-megapixel camera lens, LED flash and speaker vents, making for a unique retro design that is miles away from the smooth, minimal Legend. The ‘chin' that has been such a design feature of Android handsets in the past has been almost completely flattened now. That large, 3.7-inch screen has 16 million colours and AMOLED lights make for a clear, bright display. The flip side of this is reflected glare, making the screen hard to see in bright sunlight. Another new touch is the trackpad, which replaces a trackball, and the home, back, search and menu buttons are a matt metal.

DigitalVersus

04/2010

10/10

Product Survey: Mobiles & Smartphones

And 2010 is looking set to be another great year for the company. So far we've tested two of the three handsets launched by HTC at the start of the year, the HTC HD Mini and the HTC Legend, and both were a big hit. We might as well tell you know, the Desire is a worthy match for the both of them. Let's take a closer look at what makes this top-of-the-range phone so good ... You shouldn't be too surprised if you find yourself thinking that the Desire seems strangely familiar. It's a lot like the famous Google Nexus One and the only real technical difference with the HD2 is the latter's larger screen, which can sometimes be a burden. There is really no denying the visual similarity between the Desire and the Nexus One, with both handsets relying on the same basic elements of design: the colours, shapes and sizes are identical from one to the other. The only thing that's different is the presence of the trackball and the touch-sensitive buttons on the Nexus One, which are different to the Desire's optical trackpad and physical buttons. The upshot of all of this is a phone that's easy to handle but doesn't take up too much space, despite of its large screen. It's not exactly a style revolution, but is probably a good counterweight to the more fashion-forward Legend.

phoneArena

04/2010

9.0/10

HTC Desire Review

It all began with the Motorola DROID back in 2009, but things got quickly out of hand with all the fuss and excitement surrounding the operating system that escalated when Google announced the Nexus One (a device manufactured by HTC) at the beginning of 2010. This added fuel to the fire for HTC fans, who began to dream about a similar device, equipped with the famous HTC Sense interface instead (preferred by many). Said device was not to be introduced until MWC 2010, where we finally found out it would be called the HTC Desire. So, this is how eager high-tech buffs started counting the days... But enough history. The important thing is the HTC Desire, the most powerful Android cell phone of the manufacturer to date has finally arrived and we got our hands on it. There is no way we fail to compare its specifications to the Nexus One and not notice the differences are... minor. The major distinction between them is the HTC Desire features extra 64MB of RAM, i.e. 576MB instead of 512MB. Take a look at the detailed comparison of the two cell phones available via this link.There is nothing really groundbreaking or innovative into the box of the HTC Desire – just a wall charger, USB cable, headphones and 4GB microSD card.

GSMArena

04/2010

HTC Desire review: A desire come true

If you've seen the Google Nexus One, you've seen the HTC Desire. End of story. We liked the Nexus One so be our guest, HTC Desire. But is it all that simple? HTC are so good they build phones for the competition. HTC are so mean they have no issues competing with their own clients. And is it us or are the clients ultimately left with a rather disturbing question: do HTC work for us or do we work for them? Go ask Sony Ericsson and Google. It doesn't quite make sense to go as far back as the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 and the HTC Touch Pro. Today's story is about another couple of twins. And because the children are nearly identical, we'll try to see what it's like being mom's favorite or dad's. The Desire produced a good deal of anticipation and its prompt release after this year's MWC proves HTC know good timing. But by no means can it match the hype that surrounded the Google Nexus One. What's in a name? No, really. And while we're at it, any other - less cheesy - name would've really suited the top HTC Android better. But well, that's minor stuff compared to what's inside. Here it goes. While the Google Nexus One is still confined to selected countries, its twin, the HTC Desire, is already in stores across the globe.

SlashGear

04/2010

HTC Desire Review

The HTC Desire is the company’s second-strike in what they hope will be a one-two sucker punch for the Android competition. Following on from the excellent HTC Legend, the Desire borrows plenty from Google’s Nexus One but packages it with HTC Sense for arguably better out-of-the-box usability. It makes for a tricky argument, however; HTC manufacture both smartphones, and have been accused by some of purposefully building the Desire to a price by snipping away at the spec sheet. We’ve got two questions, then: is the HTC Desire any good, and does it hold its own against the Google Nexus One? To find out, check the full SlashGear review after the cut. The Desire measures in at 119 x 60 x 11.9 mm, which is just the tiniest broader and thicker than the Google Nexus One at 119 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm. Thanks to the rubberised back-panel, however, the Desire feels chunkier in the hand than the numbers might suggest; everyone we asked told us they thought the Nexus One was significantly thinner. Build quality is high, with sturdy front-panel buttons and a creak-free casing, and the soft-touch back does make it a little easier to keep hold of than the slippery Google phone. Our one point of concern is taking off the battery cover, which causes it to flex and pop dramatically.

Engadget

04/2010

HTC Desire review

Following the Legend, HTC continues its Android 2.1 lineup with the Desire -- a gorgeous cousin of the renowned Nexus One. We can trace our drool all the way back to the Desire's leak in December, but there have been some changes since then that made it slightly less desirable -- DivX support and 720p video capture never made it to the final build, but it's not like the company laid down any official promise on them, right? Anyhow, there's still plenty to be loved here, namely the speedy 1GHz Snapdragon, the large AMOLED screen, and HTC's latest revision of Sense UI that we've already seen on the Legend. Now, there are probably two questions floating in the minds of our readers: is the Desire worth the extra moola over the Legend? And is it any better than the Nexus One? Let's all find out together. The Desire has so much in common with the Nexus One that it feels like we've seen it all before. Spec-wise these two Android 2.1 phones have the same processor, 1,400mAh battery, 3.7-inch 800 x 480 AMOLED screen, 5-megapixel autofocus camera and 512MB of ROM, while externally they have very similar CMF (industrial shorthand for "color, material and finish") and weight (4.76 ounces).

TechRadar

03/2010

10/10

HTC Desire review

After unleashing the massively impressive HTC Legend, its bigger brother, the HTC Desire, is here - faster, bigger and more powerful and still packing the Android punch.It might be the Nexus One rebadged, but this is a behemoth of a phone in its own right; has HTC tried to do too much?We reviewed a Desire from T-Mobile, which is first in line to offer the phone on UK release, but we also checked out our findings from another Desire review unit straight from HTC, to really find out how it compared to the competition.While the Legend was all about style and functionality in one tidy package - the HTC Desire takes a slightly different approach. Instead of the gorgeous aluminium chassis, we're given a slightly more low-key brown case and a huge 3.7-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen.Also read: 15 best mobile phones in the world todayBut while the screen certainly is massive, the phone itself doesn't seem gargantuan. The screen reaches the edge of the chassis nicely, and the four buttons on the front of the HTC Desire are almost flush and set in attractive aluminium.If you're looking for comparisons between this and the Nexus One, the first is highly obvious: the trackball is gone.

MobileMentalism

03/2010

HTC Desire review – have HTC made the world’s best smartphone?

As you'll see from this HTC Desire review, I'm quite a fan of HTC's latest super phone - and for good reason. HTC have raised the bar yet again with another stand-out smartphone. If you choose the Desire, you'll be buying one of the most advanced smartphones on the market today, with killer hardware features and HTC's beautiful Sense UI user interace laid on top of Google's latest Android 2.1 operating system. What does this give you? A blazingly fast, super-responsive, beautiful smartphone that does everything you ever need to do with a phone, the Web, your social networks - your whole life! But enough with the waffling! Find out why the HTC Desire really deserves its name with our full HTC Desire review after the jump. If you're picturing the Desire as a huge unwieldy beast of a phone, think again. Imagine instead a smooth sleek smartphone that's actually smaller than an iPhone, but with a crystal clear 3.7″ AMOLED touchscreen that, with its exceptional clarity and 16 million colours, makes the Desire leap out of its surroundings. The HTC Desire really is a perfect blend of three fantastic components: The result is a phone that looks beautiful, is incredibly simple to use, infintely flexible, and has the power to push its apps and features to the limit without slowing down.

Prices

Retailer	Information	Prices
	Us Cellular Htc Desire Touch Screen Digitizer	$29.92	See it
	HTC A8181 Desire Unlocked Quad-Band GSM Phone with Android OS, HTC Sense UI, 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi and gps navigation--International Version with Warranty (Brown)	$349.99	See it
	HTC Desire A9191EUK HD A9191 Unlocked GSM Android Smartphone with 8 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Touchscreen - Unlocked Phone - No Warranty - Black	$372.14	See it
Gadget Point Ltd	HTC Triumph / Desire US A8182 (HTC Bravo)	$419	See it
	HTC A8181 Desire Unlocked Quad-Band GSM Phone with Android OS, HTC Sense UI, 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi and gps navigation--International Version with Warranty (Brown)	$449.74	See it
	HTC A8181 Desire Unlocked Quad-Band GSM Phone with Android OS, HTC Sense UI, 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi and gps navigation Hongkong Version	$452	See it
	HTC Desire A8181 Android Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, Touchscreen and Bluetooth--International Version with No Warranty	$479	See it
	HTC Desire A8181 Unlocked Quad-Band GSM Phone with Android OS, HTC Sense UI, 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi and gps navigation--International Version No Warranty (Brown)	$479	See it
	HTC Desire A8181 Android Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, Touchscreen and Bluetooth--International Version with No Warranty	$493.62	See it
	HTC Desire A9191EUK HD A9191 Unlocked GSM Android Smartphone with 8 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Touchscreen - Unlocked Phone - No Warranty - Black	$537.87	See it
	HTC Desire A8181 Android Unlocked Smartphone with 5 MP camera, Wi-Fi, Touchscreen and Bluetooth--International Version with No Warranty (White)	$699.99	See it
	HTC Desire A8183 Unlocked, Rooted Android 2.2	$779.99	See it