Smartphone HTC Desire 626G - impeccable design and a modest filling

The Taiwanese company released the mobile device HTC Desire 626G in 2015. The model was positioned in the budget segment of the market, it was distinguished by a stylish corporate design, excellent sound quality and a good productive basis, but also overpriced against the background of competitors.

Technical arsenal of the model

The owner of a presentable appearance smartphone HTC Desire 626G is made on a modern productive platform, sufficient to provide the desired functionality. But the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system installed on this model in 2015, has already lost its relevance, since a newer 5th version of Android has appeared. On top of the proven OC, the manufacturer offered its branded firmware Sense UI 5.3.

 HTC Desire 626G

Component component Value
CPU and graphics coprocessor MediaTek MT6752 (8-core, 1.7 GHz), Mali-T760 MP2 (0.7 GHz)
Format and memory size, expansion support RAM 1 GB, ROM 8 GB. microSD card slot up to 32 GB
IPS display Screen diagonal 5 inches, resolution 720 × 1280 pixels and density of 294 ppi
Type of SIM card, supported communication standards NanoSIM (2 slots), 2G / 3G
Wireless communication and navigation modules Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA, GPS receiver
Cameras 1. (BSI-matrix) 13 MP with a 28 mm lens, an aperture of f / 2.2;

2. (BSI-matrix) 5 MP with 34 mm lens, f / 2.8 aperture

Both support 1080p video recording format.

Sensors Proximity and light sensors,

magnetic sensor accelerometer

Connectors 3.5 mm audio jack, microUSB 2.0 port
Sound Built-in microphones, stereo speakers
Battery Non-removable, 2000 mAh
Body dimensions, weight 146.9˟70.9˟8.19 mm, 137 grams

To highlight the support for installing two carrier cards, in the name of the smartphone Htc Desire 626G added the prefix Dual Sim.

On a note! In 2015, a month earlier, the Taiwanese brand introduced the Htc 626 phone. Externally, the models look like twin brothers, the difference in the platform, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 vs. MediaTek MT6752, the memory capacity of the ROM is 16 GB versus 8 GB. The rest of the specifications - RAM, screen, camera, battery, network support, wireless communication and navigation modules, a set of sensors - are the same.

The key difference for the user is the name of the hero of the review Htc Desire 626G Dual Sim - support for installing two cards of telecom operators, which the model with identical design does not have. Also, with the same dimensions, the dvuhsimochnik is slightly lighter than the single-valued analogue (137 vs. 140 grams).

HTC Desire 626G on Yandex Market

Package and device design

HTC is distinguished by its careful approach not only to the appearance of the devices, but also to the packaging. The gadget in question comes in a compact carton box format. The packaging design provides a summary of the key parameters of the packaged inside the device, and on the lid of the box is its image. Included are the following attachments:

  • network charger (1A);
  • USB cable;
  • headphones with a set of interchangeable earbuds;
  • guidance documents.

Due to the high-quality materials and excellent assembly, the device in question looks great and pleasant to the touch. Htc Desire 626G made in two-color solution: the panel is painted in the main color, and the frame in a contrasting shade. The lens of the rear camera is edged with the same color and the company logo on the back is highlighted.

Convenient for users posted on the body structural elements.

  1. On the left side there is a cover under which there are three cells (two for NanoSIM cards, one for microSD, and on the right are the volume and on / off keys).
     Right and left butt

  2. At the bottom of the frame is a microUSB port, and on the opposite end of the 3.5 mm audio jack is a connector.
     Upper and lower end
  3. The front panel is occupied by a large 5-inch screen, and above it is the lens of the front camera, below it are touch-sensitive control buttons. On the frames at the bottom and top of the speaker hole and microphone.
  4. The back panel contains the main camera lens and flash.

 Front and back of the smartphone

On a note! The stylish device inspired third-party firms to create protective covers of various form factors: from bumpers and handbags to books, flips, cases, men's man purses and women's clutches.

Functional features of the device

User ratings regarding the performance of the Htc Desire 626G model are more positive. The gadget works stably in multi-tasking mode, supports a stable Internet connection, good sound reproduction and trouble-free viewing of video content. Concerning games, the opinions are twofold: the gadget copes quickly with less demanding applications, its graphic resources are insufficient for “heavy” games. In performance tests on "Antutu" model scored 32,000 pointsthat for a device of this level a good result.

 Antutu

In addition to stylish looks and thoughtful ergonomics, the Htc Desire 626G is a strong point. screen protected by oleophobic coating. The screen size is quite convenient - 5 inches, decent graphic resolution (1280˟720 pixels), moderate brightness and color reproduction close to naturalness. The viewing angle, saturation and contrast of the reproduced image are also positively characterized.

 Screen

Important! As a shortcoming in reviews, users noted the amount of internal memory - only 8 GB, and this moment is noticeable during operation, since only 4.4 GB are available for installing user applications from the stated 8 GB.

The memory card can only be used as an additional archive for images, music files, etc., but not for games and applications. Another unpleasant moment - lack of support for LTE networks.

Battery characteristics and battery life

The smartphone is equipped with a non-removable battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh.In the active scenario of using the device for receiving and making calls, SMS - correspondence, Internet surfing, social networking, listening to music, watching videos, reading battery stock books, depending on the intensity of work the battery lasts 6 to 18 hours of work. Continuous gameplay will empty the entire energy supply in 4-4.5 hours.

 Battery

In a sparing operating scenario, when the Internet and GPS are turned off, the navigator does not include entertainment applications, and the device is used only for calls and SMS, the battery life will increase to 3 days. In standby mode, the gadget in working condition will last 20 days. This model does not support fast charging.

Description of photo modules Htc Desire 626G

Both cameras, which the device has, are endowed with medium level characteristics. For not particularly demanding to the quality of the photographs of users, there are enough camera capabilities.

On a note! It's nice that both cameras can record video in FullHD format.

The main camera performs well in shooting with good natural light. The pictures are detailed, this is especially noticeable when macro.So, a smartphone is quite capable of replacing a conventional digital device for capturing pleasant moments in memory.

Similar results in terms of shooting a selfie shows the front camera. Adequately, the smartphone works in Skype video calling mode, broadcasting a good image and high-quality sound.

Brief conclusions

The mobile device Htc Desire 626G, which entered the market at one time, won ambiguous opinions: there was something to praise and scold a nice gadget for. Many were unhappy overpriced. Currently, this device is obsolete, and is rarely available. You can buy it if you want at a price of 5,000 to 7,500 rubles.

HTC Desire 626G on Yandex Market

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