HTC Desire
The 2010 Android flagship that put HTC Sense on the map.
The HTC Desire is a flagship HTC smartphone released Apr 2010, with a launch price of $500. It pairs its chipset with a 3.7" AMOLED display, a 5 MP main camera and a 1,400 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 46/100 — The phone that made HTC Sense famous. Standout strengths: htc sense gave android a polished skin. and 1 ghz snapdragon, amoled screen. Main trade-off: only 576 mb ram filled fast.
The phone that made HTC Sense famous.
HTC Desire was the company's breakout Android flagship — essentially a Nexus One with HTC Sense, the skin that made Android feel friendly and customisable. It cemented HTC as a top-tier Android maker at the dawn of the platform's rise.
Read the full review- HTC Sense gave Android a polished skin.
- 1 GHz Snapdragon, AMOLED screen.
- Optical trackpad.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
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How the HTC Desire compares
| HTC Desire | Galaxy S25 Ultra | HTC HD2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 46 | 89 | 46 |
| Chipset | — | SD 8 Elite | — |
| Display | 3.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 4.3" LCD |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 5 MP |
| Battery | 1,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 1,230 mAh |
| Launch price | $500 | $1,299 | $600 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the HTC Desire released?
The HTC Desire was released in Apr 2010.
How much does the HTC Desire cost?
The HTC Desire launched at $500 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the HTC Desire screen size and type?
The HTC Desire has a 3.7" AMOLED display.
How much RAM and storage does the HTC Desire have?
The HTC Desire ships with 576 MB · microSD (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the HTC Desire battery capacity?
The HTC Desire has a 1,400 mAh battery.
What is the HTC Desire main camera?
The HTC Desire has a 5 MP main camera.
Does the HTC Desire have a headphone jack?
The HTC Desire has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the HTC Desire get software updates?
The HTC Desire update policy: To Android 2.2.
How much does the HTC Desire weigh?
The HTC Desire weighs 135 g.
What colours does the HTC Desire come in?
The HTC Desire is available in 2 colours: Brown, Black.
Is the HTC Desire worth buying?
HTC Desire was the company's breakout Android flagship — essentially a Nexus One with HTC Sense, the skin that made Android feel friendly and customisable. It cemented HTC as a top-tier Android maker at the dawn of the platform's rise. SpecEagle gives the HTC Desire an editorial score of 46/100.
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