HTC Desire 828 Review | Lafandar.org

In a bid to capture the lost glory, HTC has come up with its latest offering, a mid-range device with impressive specs and a rock-solid build.The HTC Desire 828 is packed with some exciting features that can make it stand out and capture a bit of market share.

This extensive review focuses on all the key areas to be considered when buying a smartphone. Make sure you have read the complete review before going for a buy.

1. Design

The design of the device is a cross between HTC One X and other HTC Desire Series phones. The upper and lower end of the device has the typical HTC BoomSound speakers. The front portion looks like a 3D display with all the design. The phone is not very thick and weighing at 148 grams, it can be easily carried around.

The back is matte finished to give a premium look to the phone. The aesthetics are good with the rear camera on the upper left corner. The right side of the phone has the power key and volume rocker while the left side is devoid of any keys. The top part has the 3.5mm headphone jack while the bottom part has the USB port.

2. Specifications

The phablet device has a 5.5-inch screen with amazing viewing angles. The Full-HD IPS display has a resolution of 1080p and a pixel density of 401ppi (pixels per inch).The AMOLED panel gives a well-saturated display with deep colors. Viewing under sunlight is not a problem as the visibility is very good.

There is a 1.5GHz Octa-core processor for all the multitasking needs of the device. The Mali-T720MP3 GPU is sufficient for playing graphic intense games. The 2GB of RAM makes the applications run smooth without many lags. The 16GB internal memory makes it easier to store many apps and files. On the camera front, there is a 13MP rear camera with features like Optical Image Stabilization, Auto Focus and BSI Sensor. There is an UltraPixel camera which can take in more light at the front. The battery capacity is 2800mAh.

3. Performance

Running on the latest Android v.5.1 Lollipop, the device delivers performance on all fronts. The processor is a star performer with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once. The 2GB of RAM makes the process of running apps smooth and effective. The internal memory of 16GB can store a lot of data and there is an option to expand the storage to 2TB (1TB = 1024GB).

The 13MP rear camera performs well in broad daylight, but the quality drops under low-light conditions. The front camera which has UltraPixel feature lets you capture good quality selfies shots and make clear video calls. The 2800mAh camera can last one full day on full charge.

4. Connectivity & Sensors

The dual SIM phone has a lot of connectivity options which include –Bluetooth v.4.0, Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS.

The sensors on board the phone include proximity sensor, gyroscope, compass and accelerometer. All these added functionalities give more edge to the device.

Conclusion

HTC Desire 828 clearly seems a winner with all the specifications and added functionalities. The phone puts a stiff competition to OnePlus 2 - available using amazon promotional codes from CashKaro.com at a discounted rate. Go for the device for the amazing features and good price point.For a price range of 18000 -25000 it will be a good choice