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The HTC Desire 820 is another standout device that has rounded corners, edges and coloured accent linings, making it a sleek-looking device. Unlike other HTC flagship devices, the new smartphone has a plastic body and is sold as a mid-ranger.

The Taiwanese brand shows that its new line is a beauty inside and out. The following review from The Fuse Joplin will tell users more about the "ins" and "outs" of the Desire 820.

Design, Display and Size

The Desire 820 comes in two-tone colour body (available in multi-colours) made of polycarbonate material and weighs 155 grams. Dubbed as HTC's thinnest smartphone, it measures 7.7mm in thickness, 157.7mm in height and 78.7mm in width. It comes with a large 5.5 inch TFT multi-touch capacitive Super LCD2 display which has an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels or equivalent to a pixel density of 267ppi.

Processor and OS

Aside from the astounding externals, the device also highlights the power under its hood. The Desire 820 has a stunning 64 bit Octa core processor with 2GB RAM and has an internal memory of 16GB, which can be increased up to 128GB, allowing the device to perform intensive tasks. The device runs on Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) and sits on a Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 chipset with an improved Adreno 405 GPU.

Camera

The camera is definitely a standout, and selfie enthusiasts will find joy in this new device. With its 13MP back camera that comes with an LED flash, an mpressive 8MP front camera, and its ability to shoot and record 1080p videos, shutterbugs will surely be hooked. Its camera is one of the best among its class.

Battery and Connectivity

The Desire 820 has a non-removable 2600mAh battery, which claims to give 22solid hours of talk time on 3G. It is equipped with 3G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB port, GLONASS and GPS to flawlessly support connectivity.

Other Features

The BoomSound speakers provide superior sound for the new device. It also supports Nano-SIM.

To summarize, the HTC Desire 820 looks desirable with its stunning 64 bit Octa core processor, great cameras, multiple colour options, excellent audio and high connectivity features. With its promise to perform the toughest day to day tasks, the slightly expensive smartphone costs $400, The Kpopstarz adds.