entranceComparison HTC Desire. Top HTC Smartphones on Consumer Reviews
In May-August 2012, HTC presented three DESIRE LINE smartphones. They will have to withstand inner competition with the models of the One Family, announced in February and has long done the place on the store shelves. And if the modest desire with we can leave beyond the comparison framework, the new Desire V and Desire X will not prevent compared with the actively selling HTC devices, assessing the prospects for new products and the degree of demand from potential buyers. For complete comparisons, we added to the set of smartphones. Two still popular apparatus from last year's model range - Incredible S (released in spring 2011) and Sensation (released in the summer of 2011).
Upper segment: One x, One S and Sensation
| One X. | |||
| Main characteristics | |||
| Market Release Date | 2nd quarter of 2012 | 2nd quarter of 2012 | 2nd quarter of 2011 |
| OS and shell | Android 4.0.4 and HTC Sense 4.1 | ||
| Processor and memory | |||
| CPU | NVIDIA Tegra 3 (40 nm), quad-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 (kernel Krait, 28 Nm, Adreno 225), dual-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (SCORPION core, 45 Nm, Adreno 220), dual-core |
| CPU frequency | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| 1 GB | 1 GB | 768 MB | |
| Volume of built-in flash memory | 32 GB | 16 GB | 1 GB |
| Not | Not | there is | |
| Screen | |||
| Technology | SLCD. | Amoled. | SLCD. |
| Screen diagonal | 4.7 inches | 4.3 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1280 Points (HD) | 540 × 960 Points (QHD) | 540 × 960 Points (QHD) |
| Camera | |||
| Matrix resolution | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Lens | light F2.0, focal length 28 mm | there is no data | |
| Flash | lED, with 5 levels of brightness and autorugulation | ||
| Record video | 1080p format (1920 × 1080 Points) | 1080p format (1920 × 1080 Points) | |
| Additional camera | there is | there is | there is |
| Food | |||
| Battery device | non-removable | non-removable | removable |
| Battery type | lithium polymer | lithium polymer | lithium-ion |
| Battery capacity | 1800 mA · h | 1650 mA · h | 1520 mA · h |
| Design | |||
| Corps material | polycarbonate plastic | metal with oxide coating, plastic | plastic, metal |
The championship and flagship status of One X and One S models cannot challenge. Today it is the most technological and most attractive smartphones of the Taiwanese company.
In the Top Device Club, we included the flagship of the second half of 2011 - Sensation. The device is deprived of the newest software shell Sense 4.1 and the "trimmed" camera optics, has a relatively weak battery. But by the rest of the parameters, Sensation is ahead of its younger competitors from the Desire line. Its trumps is a large high-resolution screen and a high-speed platform (including a productive video screen). We also note the support of memory cards (which lacks two other apparatuses from the top segment) and the possibility of video recording in HD format.
Medium and budget segment: Desire X, Incredible S, One V, Desire V
| Main characteristics | ||||
| Market Release Date | 4th quarter of 2012 | 2nd quarter of 2011 | 2nd quarter of 2012 | 2nd quarter of 2012 |
| OS and shell | Android 4.0.4 and HTC Sense 4.1 | Android 4.0.4 and HTC Sense 3.6 | Android 4.0.3 and HTC Sense 4.0A | |
| Processor and memory | ||||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8225 (core cortex-a5, 45 nm, adreno 203), dual-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (SCORPION core, 45 Nm, Adreno 205), single-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (Cortex-A5 core, 45 Nm, Adreno 200), single-core | |
| CPU frequency | 1 GHz | 1 GHz | 1 GHz | 1 GHz |
| RAM size (RAM) | 768 MB | 768 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Volume of built-in flash memory | 4 GB | 1.1 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| MicroSD memory card support | there is | there is | there is | there is |
| Screen | ||||
| Technology | SLCD. | SLCD. | SLCD. | TFT. |
| Screen diagonal | 4 inches | 4 inches | 3.7 inches | 4 inches |
| Resolution | 480 × 800 Points (WVGA) | 480 × 800 Points (WVGA) | 480 × 800 Points (WVGA) | 480 × 800 Points (WVGA) |
| Camera | ||||
| Matrix resolution | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Lens | light F2.0, focal length 28 mm | there is no data | light F2.0, focal length 28 mm | light F2.8, Focal Distance 34 mm |
| Flash | lED, with 5 levels of brightness and autorugulation | double LED with superwar LEDs | lED, with brightness autorplification | |
| Record video | 720p format (1280 × 720 Points) | wVGA format (800 × 480 Points) | ||
| Additional camera | Not | there is | Not | Not |
| Food | ||||
| Battery device | removable | removable | non-removable | removable |
| Battery type | lithium-ion | lithium-ion | lithium-ion | lithium-ion |
| Battery capacity | 1650 mA · h | 1450 mA · h | 1500 mA · h | 1650 mA · h |
| Design | ||||
| Corps material | plastic, metal | plastic, metal | plastic, metal | plastic |
| Support two SIM cards | Not | Not | Not | there is |
Desire X, announced on August 30, seems to us a promising smartphone. The device received the latest versions of Android and HTC SENSE (shell at number 4.1 In addition to Desire X installed only on two "upper" models ONE), a balanced dual-core processor, sufficient amount of operational and internal memory (with the possibility of expansion due to memory cards and Dropbox), decent Camera (similar cameras in flagship solutions), the screen is not the smallest size and the relatively capacious battery.
Desire X, the most recent smartphone in the HTC model line at the time of publication of the review, can be a best-selling agent of the second half of 2012, if the manufacturer is not mistaken to install the price of it. If the price of Desire X is above 14 thousand rubles, competition to him among other HTC products will be included incredible S, which still can be found in stores for 13 thousand rubles (and in the secondary market this device is sold at all for 8-9 thousand rubles).
The outsiders of our comparison were models with an index V from both remaining today in the HTC Arsenal, Linek. The manufacturer provided Desire V and One V a trimmed version of the Sense 4 software shell, outdated processors and a small size of RAM. And if the "two-minute" desire V with a roomy battery and a pretty design can still find his buyer, then ONE V risks quickly disappear from the market, especially after the appearance on it Desire X.
Seven phones were compared to six important characteristics. Which of the self-smartphones turned out to be the most attractive?
Selfie is a new fashion trend, and manufacturers of smartphones offer devices that allow you to remove them better and more convenient. Not left aside and HTC, and before the public was very appreciated. Its new Desire Eye smartphone pleased with a 13 megapixel front camera. How does the new device relate to other telephones presented in the market for lovers to photograph themselves? 
The novelty is based on Snapdragon 801, has two gigabytes of RAM, a water-driven plastic case, a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1080p, BOOOMSOUND speakers, a 32-gigabyte drive, and a slot for microSD memory cards. Energy device receives 2400 mAh from its battery. In addition to the front, it also has a 13 megapixel camera on the rear panel with a double LED (LED) flash. All this sounds very good, but the distribution of the Digit.in resource Kunal Hullar decided to compare the characteristics of the novelties with the specifications of the phones similar to it.
Front-camera:
- 13 megapixel with double LED flash;
Sony Xperia C3.
- 5 megapixel with LED backlight;
Nokia Lumia 730.
- 5 megapixel;
Micromax Canvas Knight
- 8 megapixel;
Gionee ELIFE E7.
- 8 megapixel;
OPPO N1.
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
- 8 megapixel.
Camera on the rear panel:
- 13 megapixel with double LED flash;
Sony Xperia C3.
- 8 megapixel with LED flash;
Nokia Lumia 730.
- 6.7-megapixel with LED flash;
Micromax Canvas Knight
Gionee ELIFE E7.
- 16 megapixel with LED flash;
OPPO N1.
- 13 megapixel movable with LED flash;
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
- 16 megapixel with LED flash.
Chipset (SOC):
- Snapdragon 801;
Sony Xperia C3.
- Snapdragon 400;
Nokia Lumia 730.
- Snapdragon 400;
Micromax Canvas Knight
- MT6592T;
Gionee ELIFE E7.
- Snapdragon 800;
OPPO N1.
- Snapdragon 600;
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
- MediaTek MT6592.
RAM:
- 2 gigabytes;
Sony Xperia C3.
- 1 gigabyte;
Nokia Lumia 730.
- 1 gigabyte;
Micromax Canvas Knight
- 2 gigabytes;
Gionee ELIFE E7.
- 2 gigabytes;
OPPO N1.
- 2 gigabytes;
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
- 2 gigabytes.
Operating system:
- Android 4.4.2;
Sony Xperia C3.
- Android 4.4.2;
Nokia Lumia 730.
- Windows Phone 8.1;
Micromax Canvas Knight
- Android 4.4.2;
Gionee ELIFE E7.
- Android 4.4.2;
OPPO N1.
- Android 4.2;
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
- Android 4.4.2.
Display:
- 5.2-inch with Full HD;
Sony Xperia C3.
- 5.5-inch Full HD;
Nokia Lumia 730.
- 4.7-inch HD;
Micromax Canvas Knight
- 5-inch Full HD;
Gionee ELIFE E7.
- 5.5-inch Full HD;
OPPO N1.
- 5.9-inch Full HD;
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
- 5-inch Full HD.
If you compare the technical specifications of the devices, the HTC Desire Eye is most attractive from those devices that are offered to selfie connoisseurs.
How long will the fashion for Selfie last? How long to buy a special phone for self portrait? Will such devices be able to ride the most famous flagship devices?
The technological boom, granting on our planet in recent years, makes it pretty nervously nervous smartphones. No wonder, because in pursuit of clients, they need to create truly high-quality gadgets, surprising potential buyers with various chips. It is important to ensure that price and quality compliance is always in harmony. Thus, the company HTC decided to remind itself to all of the world, releaseing a high-tech and modern HTC Desire 12+ smartphone, an overview for which immediately placed on its website.
The novelty turned out to be ambiguous, because the device was immediately attributed to the discharge of budget, but low-performance. Yes, the gadget is in the price group up to 20 thousand rubles, but is it capable of justifying this amount? This, as it turned out, depends on the needs of the owner. If you do not overload it, then the phone is enough to perform everyday tasks and run multiple applications.
HTC has existed since 2010, during this time the line of Temple phones is not very modified. The current novelty did not exception. The smartphone received traditional rounded corners and smooth bends of the case. The only thing that the developers did not change are - this is a lovely glossy surface of acrylic, which has long become a parable in Languages.
If you do not use HTC Desire 12+ in a protective case, then its body can lose its beauty and gloss in a very short time. With daily use, prints remain on its surface, stains also appear on it.
The rear caps of HTC phones made from acrylic, there is an interesting feature: depending on the lighting, they begin to glare like water.
Design and ergonomics
In the title of HTC Desire 12+, it does not seek the "+" symbol. It directly indicates that the dimensions of the gadget are slightly increased. And this is actually so, because if the size of the usual Desire 12 is 70.8x148.5x8.2 mm, then in an enlarged version all a few more - 76.6x158.2x8.4 mm. However, despite this, the smartphone pleasantly lies in his hand, with the thumb, you can reach any control button. However, the feeling that the device is about to slip out of the hand sometimes still can disturb.
Also, highly demanding admirers of HTC products can cause a small discomfort transition between the case frame and the display. It is not perfectly smooth, so it is slightly felt. In addition, the smartphone does not have any protection against dust or moisture, so the protective case for it is a mandatory thing.
Display
At today, HTC Desire 12+ is the only smartphone in the HTC product line with a large 6-inch screen. The aspect ratio is optimal - 18: 9, so you can watch movies on the screen and do not experience any discomfort. The display has a resolution of 1440x720, the density at the same time is 268 pixels per inch. This is a traditional IPS display, which are equipped with many budgetary smartphones.
Taking into account the fact that now popular (both among producers and buyers) OLED panels, the gadget loses a little in this regard. The fact is that the IPS displays does not reach the juicy brightness that pleases the eye in the devices of other companies. It can also be unpleasant to surprise with bright sunlight, since the viewing angle at such moments is significantly reduced. If you tilt the phone to any side, the side parts of the screen will become blurred.
However, despite this screen, HTC Desire 12+ still gives a beautiful picture, be it a movie, a game or a simple application. In addition, the settings provide the ability to adjust the color temperature, so each user can configure the brightness of the screen under its requirements.
But what the smartphone is not inferior to other flagships of this year, so this is the aspect ratio. Thanks to this, the device can be safely considered the ideal option to start and view any multimedia content.
Equipment
In HTC, we decided to please the new smartphone, but in terms of the configuration, I did not surprise anything. In addition to the phone in the box, you can find the standard instruction, USB cable charger and clip for the SIM card. Headphones, memory card, cover and other components will have to be bought separately.
Characteristics HTC Desire 12+
Despite the fact that the smartphone is ranked with a line of budget apparatus, its filling is represented by very productive elements.
The processor is a modern Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, which is equipped with the eight Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency reaching 1.8 GHz. In the current processor speed rating, this chip occupies 23 place. As a video chip, the manufacturer decided to use not so modern, but very good in terms of Adreno 506.
In total, the company has developed and released two Desire 12+ configurations. In the first, the amount of RAM is 2 GB, and the total - 16 GB (of which approximately 8 GB is available to the user). The second configuration is 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of shared memory (about 20 GB available). If this quantity is not enough for this number, you can always buy a microSD memory card with a volume of up to 2 TB. In general, the characteristics of HTC Desire 12+ cause only positive emotions.
The phone is equipped with a large number of sensors, without any modern gadget. These include light sensors, approximation and movement. On the back of the device there is a fingerprint sensor that allows you to identify the owner with just one touch.
Performance
Unfortunately, the maximum pleasure of using all the delights of the Desire 12+ smartphone will not achieve. The fact is that the overwhelming majority of modern applications and websites are created with the calculation that they will be launched and opening on powerful devices, which is NEW HTC is definitely not. Yes, it is modern and completed with one of the last boards and chips, but they are not clearly designed to work with high-performance applications. Nevertheless, for its price range, the gadget is suitable.
The capacity of the DESIRE 12+ battery is 2965 mAh. This is quite enough to use the smartphone without additional charge of the order of two days. Of course, if you actively use the Internet, constantly watch video or run games, then this time will be significantly reduced. In this mode of operation of one charging cycle, it is enough for approximately half a day. It is in this that the main claims of users of HTC products are concluded. For all the time of its existence, the Company has not equipped the same solution to the capacious and productive battery that could work without recharging for a long time.
There is a standard test to determine the battery level - launching a video duration of 90 minutes with a maximum brightness. Desire 12+ During such a procedure, it loses 20-25% of the total charge.
Fast charging, unfortunately, the device does not support, so the most optimal option is to connect it to the network at night or additionally charge when it is possible.
Cameras
The HTC Desire 12+ smartphone is equipped with a double rear camera with a resolution of 13 and 2 megapors, as well as an 8-megapixel front camera. Such a solution allows you to take pictures and videos of excellent quality, and then admire them on a bright display.
Photo
If in most modern smartphones, a combination of two lenses is used in different ways, the second HTC Desire 12+ camera serves solely for the most optimal focusing on different objects, that is, it is not used as an additional lens. It is designed to recreate the "bokeh" mode, in which the depth of color and the background is determined as accurately as possible, as a result of which a realistic picture is created. Focusing during the capture of the frame can be configured and manually, touching your fingers to objects on which you need to focus.
Although it is a certain plus, the benefits of the presence of a second chamber may be minimal. In the smartphone, there is no optical stabilization of the captured frame, so there can be a certain time between the focus lock and the point of shooting itself (the fraction of a second, but it is they solve how clear the picture taken) is.
If the user makes photos from HTC Desire 12+ in poor lighting conditions, then he needs to be prepared for the fact that the gadget will focus even longer. This, of course, will reduce the noise level in such pictures and increase the quality, but the time will have to spend a little more.
But the company can accurately praise, so it is in the most accurate color reproduction. Photos obtained at the same time are not compressed and have high detail.
Video
The maximum video resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, it allows you to shoot in HD 1080p format. One of the interesting opportunities implemented is the simultaneous video recording and shooting photos of Video Pic. Unfortunately, the developers did not provide for adding any special effects like a screen filter, add effects or even a simple recording in Slow Motion mode, although such functions are present in the overwhelming majority of previous generation smartphones.
Video shooting settings standard. The user can manually adjust the ISO, the white balance, the simplest color effects (sepia, negative, etc.), exposure and use the scene selection mode.
Front-camera
Since the love of Selfie in the modern world does not forth, the HTC Desire 12+ telephone is equipped with a fairly powerful front camera, which will help in creating clear and bright pictures. Maximum resolution - 8 MP. It is possible to install a timer up to 10 seconds. Thanks to the recognition features, the camera will always bring autofocus to the user.
There is a convenient shooting mode, allowing real-time to set the required parameters and seek ideal photos.
If necessary, the user can record video in HD 1080p format (with a maximum resolution up to 1920x1080). If the photo or video is carried out in poor lighting conditions, a LED flash will always come to the aid. She, of course, is not so bright as on the back side, but still be able to highlight everything at a distance of 1-2 meters.
Sound and Quality of Music Play
The location of the dynamics has always been a controversial issue in the world of smartphones. Each manufacturer is confident in its own right, with the result that in different phones, the speakers are located on the back side, from below or on the sides. In HTC Desire 12+, the developers decided not to follow the company's branded style (in most devices the speaker is on the back side, in close proximity to the camera), and placed it just at the bottom right.
It does not affect the quality of playing music, but this location can cause a small discomfort, because it is this place that covers the palm of a man when he holds the phone in his hand. In order to listen to music with maximum comfort or watch movies will have to get used to keep the phone in a certain way.
The mono speaker itself (only one). While the majority of competitors establish stereo, in HTC decided: since the model is budget, then the "filling" must be appropriate.
If the owner of this smartphone for some reason does not suit the sound from the speaker, you can always use headphones. For them there is a standard 3.5 mm connector.
Communication capabilities
The HTC Desire 12+ phone provides two slots for SIM cards, which increases communication capabilities, but at the same time significantly increases the flow rate of the battery. To access the Internet there is a built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 module with a standard radius of action. In the absence of obstacles between the signal source and the smartphone, the connection will be maintained at a distance of up to 20 meters.
Also in the gadget there is Bluetooth 4.2 for quick file transfer between devices. Despite the fact that this function now has few people use, the developers still equipped the device with the last version of this chip.
Call quality from the phone standard - both subscribers can perfectly hear each other. Mostly it is a merit of not only high-quality microphone and dynamics, but also the built-in noise cancellation function.
Operating system
New HTC Desire 12+ is inherent duality in terms of smartphone control. On the one hand, it, as well as the absolute majority of the 2018 devices, is managed by the innovative Android 8.0 Oreo system. On the other hand, the developers did not miss the opportunity to integrate into the shell their own HTC Sense software. Fortunately, the functional functional is minimal, many things are not duplicated, so no discomfort combining the operating system and the HTC shell will not cause.
OS itself appeared a little over a year ago. It is equipped with a multitude of pleasant features, including:
- different alerts for events in various applications;
- disabling background processes that are not used by the user after a certain time;
- reducing the load on the processor of the browser tabs that are not used by the user;
- new "window" mode when watching video files;
- "Smart Storage" - a function to remove synchronized over 90 days with cloud storage of files. If synchronization is disabled, the files remain intact;
- improved autofill forms in applications or browser (search engines, logins for authorization, etc.).
Autonomy
Since the HTC Desire 12+ smartphone is positioned as a budget option, the battery in it is set to appropriate. Its container is 2965 mAh, which may well be enough for 1-1.5 day of phone. The device does not have a modern USB-C connector for quick wired charging, not to mention the wireless.
If you set automatic screen brightness adjustment, connect data synchronization, enable Wi-Fi and do not block the display, then one charging cycle is enough for 4-5 hours. Quite expected result for the smartphone in this price range.
That is why all users of the gadget can always be recommended to charge it at night or use any opportunity during the day if such a need arises.
Pros and cons of the smartphone
The main plus of HTC Desire 12+ lies in the almost perfect compromise between price and quality. For serious tasks and work with many applications, it is simultaneously at the same time, it is definitely, but with the daily needs of an ordinary user, he will cope great.
Also, the pluses include a modern operating system, which quickly and clearly processes all flowing processes and responds quickly to user actions. This is clearly evidenced by multiple reviews on HTC Desire 12+ different users and testers.
In general, the phone is beneficial for good quality, stylish appearance and a large display.
By minuses include the following:
- long focusing camera;
- lack of quick charging;
- no NFC.
The last item deserves a certain attention. Now, when all companies have taken a steady course on innovation, HTC in his smartphone did not implement one of the main technological innovations of the last time - there is no contactless payment in the gadget from bank cards (and supporting Android Pay, respectively). Someone may seem insignificant, but for someone, the lack of explicit signs of technical progress will seem significant minus.
Comparison with competitors
Any device has analogues with which they can be compared. Comparison of HTC Desire 12+ with competitors is not an exception, and that's what smartphones can safely put in one row with this phone.
Attention! All smartphones presented below are in one price segment (up to 20 thousand rubles)!
Honor 9 Lite.
Cheap, smart and stylish apparatus, which will have to tastes unpretentious in terms of functionality to users. Its main difference from Desire 12+ is a more pleasant camera operation that quickly focuses on selected objects and makes excellent pictures. The disadvantage is heavy to master the user interface to which you still need to get used to, however the gadget is a direct competitor HTC Desire 12+.
Nokia 6.
The budget smartphone on Android (although many still can not get used to the combination of "Nokia + Android"), which has two undeniable advantages over Desire 12+. This is a more functional chamber and stereo speakers that give a better sound. However, without a spoon, it was not to do without a spoon, and in Nokia, she became a battery, which discharges much faster even without using applications.
ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite
This smartphone is good in everything, but it has an outdated version of Android 7.1. In general, all its characteristics are very similar to Desire 12+, however, ZTE can be used a little longer, since its battery capacity is 3200 mAh (versus 2965 mAh in HTC).
Final feedback
If you want to buy a budget smartphone with a pleasant functionality, released among the newest 2018, then the choice is unambiguous - this is HTC Desire 12+, which should help decide. It will easily satisfy all the ranges of the average user and will allow you to stand out the owner thanks to the stylish design and bright display.
13 778 - 15 780 rubles. (Average price: 14 990 rub.)