Desire HD
Aluminium-unibody Android of 2010 with HTC Sense.
The HTC Desire HD is a flagship HTC smartphone released Oct 2010, with a launch price of $500. It pairs the Snapdragon S2 QSD8255 with a 4.3" WVGA S-LCD display, a 8 MP, dual-LED flash main camera and a 1230 mAh removable battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 58/100 — HTC at its peak. Standout strengths: premium aluminium unibody in 2010 and big-for-the-era 4.3" screen. Main trade-off: tiny 1230 mah battery.
HTC at its peak.
Desire HD captured HTC at the height of its powers — a premium aluminium-unibody Android with a large 4.3" screen and the slick HTC Sense skin that defined Android polish in 2010, before HTC's long decline began.
Read the full review- Premium aluminium unibody in 2010
- Big-for-the-era 4.3" screen
- Polished HTC Sense UI
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Desire HD compares
| Desire HD | Galaxy S25 Ultra | U12+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 58 | 89 | 58 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon S2 QSD8255 | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon 845 |
| Display | 4.3" WVGA S-LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 8 MP, dual-LED flash | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 12 + 16 MP |
| Battery | 1230 mAh removable | 5,000 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Launch price | $500 | $1,299 | $799 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Desire HD released?
The Desire HD was released in Oct 2010.
How much does the Desire HD cost?
The Desire HD 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 Desire HD screen size and type?
The Desire HD has a 4.3" WVGA S-LCD display.
What chipset does the Desire HD use?
The Desire HD is powered by the Snapdragon S2 QSD8255 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Desire HD have?
The Desire HD ships with 768 MB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Desire HD battery capacity?
The Desire HD has a 1230 mAh removable battery.
What is the Desire HD main camera?
The Desire HD has a 8 MP, dual-LED flash main camera.
Does the Desire HD have a headphone jack?
The Desire HD has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Desire HD weigh?
The Desire HD weighs 164 g.
What colours does the Desire HD come in?
The Desire HD is available in 1 colour: Dark Brown.
Is the Desire HD worth buying?
Desire HD captured HTC at the height of its powers — a premium aluminium-unibody Android with a large 4.3" screen and the slick HTC Sense skin that defined Android polish in 2010, before HTC's long decline began. SpecEagle gives the Desire HD an editorial score of 58/100.
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