Images so real you'll want to touch them
The screen on the HTC Desire is vivid and crisp. So it's great for making the most of all your movies, photos, games and favourite websites.
The phone with added zip
We've put a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor in the HTC Desire. Which means, you can zip around the Internet, do lots of things at once and flick through your apps in next to no time.
As easy as a pinch
With a pinch of your fingers you can see all seven of your home screens. So you can easily switch between the weather, your friends social networking updates, your work email and anything else you care to look at.
Move with your movies
The HTC Desire has a vivid screen, which makes it great for watching homemade YouTube™ epics - filmed with the phone's on-board camera. And of course you can watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster that you've loaded on your SD card.
Which way to go?
Get voice-powered, turn-by-turn directions using Google Maps™ Navigation, with street view for easy orientation at arrival. Plus, find out if any of your friends are nearby using Google Latitude™.
Mozart or Motorhead?
Whatever music makes you get up and dance - take it with you. Make playlists on the go and when your Number 1 tune comes on, set it as your ringtone. Or if you want to discover new music, Android Market™ has all the latest music apps.
Friends, friends & more friends
Let your friends know what you're up to with Google Buzz™, Facebook© and Twitter™. Update your blog wherever you are and discover new ways to stay in touch with other apps from Android Market™.
Down to business
Need to do three things at once? With 1GHz of processing power the HTC Desire is made for multitasking. Access your work email, contacts and calendar with Microsoft Exchange compatibility and view Microsoft Office docs on the go.
Time to take a break
With its high-resolution screen and fast processor, the HTC Desire is a phone that is great for gaming. Immerse yourself in a full 3D gaming experience. Play against friends over the air or play on your own when you have a bit of down time.
Detailed specifications
Platform
Android™ 2.1 (Éclair) with HTC Sense™
Camera
- 5 megapixel color camera
- Face detection capability
- Auto focus and flash
- Widescreen photo capture
- Geotagging
Internet4
3G:
- Up to 7.2 Mbps download speed
- Up to 2 Mbps upload speed
GPRS:
- Up to 114 kbps downloading
EDGE:
- Up to 560 kbps downloading
Wi-Fi™:
- IEEE 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth®
- Bluetooth® 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate
- A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
- FTP and OPP (object push) for file transfer
- Other supported profiles: AVRCP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP, Service Discovery Application Profile
Recommended Windows System Requirements
- Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP
- HTC Sync
Special Features
- Automatically lowers the ringer volume as soon as the phone is picked up
- Mutes the ringer when the phone is flipped face down
- Backs up certain data and settings to the microSD card automatically, such as SMS/MMS messages, bookmarks, Wi-Fi™ passwords, and more
Location
- Internal GPS antenna
- Google Maps™
- HTC Footprints™
Tethering
- Internet sharing through USB
CPU Processing Speed
1 GHz
Storage
ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 576 MB
RAM: 576 MB
Expansion slot:
- microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
Connectors
- 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
- Standard micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
Sensors
- G-Sensor
- Digital compass
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Multimedia
- Photos application for viewing photos and videos
- Music
- FM Radio
Audio supported formats:
- Playback:.aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, mp3, .wav, .wma
- Recording:.amr
Video supported formats:
- Playback:.3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv
- Recording:.3gp
Power & Battery1
Battery type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Capacity: 1400 mAh
Talk time:
- WCDMA: Up to 390 mins
- GSM: Up to 400 mins
Standby time2:
- WCDMA: Up to 360 hours
- GSM: Up to 340 hours
Network3
Europe:
- HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Asia Pacific:
- HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
