HTC Desire 516 Dual SIM Phone Launched At Rs 14,200: Expert Analysis

HTC launched Desire 516 Dual SIM handset today with a 5″ qHD Display, 1.2 GHz Quad core processor, 5 MP fixed focus camera and a host of software features inherited from the One series by HTC. Read on to find out the detailed specifications, pricing and availability.

HTC Desire 816

HTC Desire 816

Specifications :

  • Dual SIM, Dual Standby
  • 5″ Display with 540×960 Resolution (220 ppi)
  • Android 4.2.2 JellyBean HTC Sense UI 5.1
  • 4 GB Internal memory with MicroSD Card slot
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 1.2 GHz Quad core CPU with Snapdragon 200 Chipset
  • Adreno 302 Graphics Processor
  • 5 MP Primary camera with 720p Video recording and Geo Tagging
  • 2 MP front facing camera
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 1950 mAh Li-ion Battery

Design is one department where no other android manufacturer can compete with HTC. The desire 516 feels solid and gives a very well built feel in hand.

“Everyone enjoys a large screen, good quality phone and the HTC Desire 516 dual sim is that very phone” says Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India. “The latest addition to our renowned HTC Desire range combines super-fast processing and premium features at a lower price, offering users the best possible experience in this category.”

Analysis, Price and Availability

Keeping the price in the sub 15000 Rupees price range is a smart move by HTC for Indian market. However, the Moto G gives us a slightly smaller display and a better processor/chipset combo (good performance gain) and the latest version of Android – along with a promise of timely updation with a slightly smaller price tag. HTC made a really bad move by not providing the latest of build of Android and their critically acclaimed Sense UI. There’s no word on the future updates also. Unless you’re a fan of HTC design language, or do not care what version of Android you’re running on your smartphone, you’re good to go. If not, stay clear.

HTC Desire 516 is available for Rupees 14,200 from major retailers in India from last week of June 2014.

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Brand Name
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Product Name
Desire 516 Dual SIM
Price
INR 14200
Product Availability
Available in Stock
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