Audio quality through headphones is spot on. But they aren’t as loud as the ones used in the HTC One. HTC says that its used the same BoomSound stereo speakers which were used in the original HTC One (M7). The quality of audio through its front-facing stereo speakers is excellent. The glass panel on top of the screen isn’t very reflective and when set at maximum brightness, the screen is usable in direct sunlight.Įxcellent audio auality with BoomSound speakers To add to this concern, the automatic brightness tends to set the screen a tad lower than it is supposed to. The screen could’ve been a bit brighter though. It has excellent viewing angles, deep blacks and good contrast. But in real life, the screen was a joy to use. I thought the display wouldn’t be sharp and I would miss the retina display-like sharpness (as popularised by Apple). The 5.5″ Super LCD2 screen boasts an HD resolution resulting in a pixel density of 267ppi. The back got scratched within a week of my usage. HTC decided to use a glossy plastic back which demands attention from fingerprints and scratches. Also, as HTC, it is customary to fail in some aspect, be it the hardware or the software. The smartphone is available in a bunch of attractive colour options. The front and sides of the Desire 816 are made of soft-touch plastic. Apparently, even Apple couldn’t stop itself from using large screens in its upcoming smartphone. No one can deny their love of large colourful touch screens.
But I guess we’ve adjusted to this compromise for the sake of larger screens. The whole device, like every other phablet, is uncomfortable to hold and operate. The dual SIM card and microSD card slot on the right are protected by a long plastic flap. The headphone jack is on the top while the microUSB port is on the bottom. The power/lock button and the volume rockers are present on the left side. Thankfully, HTC has finally understood the importance of ease of use where button placements are concerned. Stereo speakers, front-facing camera, notifications via an LED light and a couple of sensors are also present on the front. The major portion of its face is covered by the screen. Even though its shell is made up of different kinds of plastic, it has the right amount of heft (165 grams) to it. Thanks to its large screen, the Desire 816 is quite a tall (156.6mm) device. Here are my personal impressions about the Desire 816. I picked it up and used it for more than two weeks. All of them are priced close to each other and are equipped with large HD screens, Snapdragon 400 processors and dual SIM card slots. Its closest competitors are the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 and Sony Xperia T2 Ultra. The Desire 816 looked like the most attractive option of the bunch, especially when I compared it to some other options in its price range.
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