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HTC Desire 816

HTC Released 26 Mar 2014 4G Score 2.2/10

Price in Bangladesh

Official ৳27,500 Available · brand warranty

Variant

Prices checked 21 February 2026. Official or unofficial: which to buy?

Key specifications

Display
5.5″ LCD
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400
RAM
1.5GB
Storage
8GB
Rear camera
13MP Single
Selfie camera
5MP
Battery
2,600mAh
Network
2G, 3G, 4G
OS
Android v4.4.2
Weight
165g · 8mm

HTC Desire 816 overview

The HTC Desire 816 is a smartphone from HTC, released in March 2014. It comes with a 5.5-inch LCD display, the Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 chipset, 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. For photography there is a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. A 2,600mAh battery powers the phone. The official price of the HTC Desire 816 in Bangladesh starts at ৳27,500.

What's good

  • NFC

What's not

  • Entry-level chipset, not for heavy gaming
  • Small 2600mAh battery
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack

HTC Desire 816 full specifications

Launch

Brand HTC
Model Desire 816
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date 26 March 2014
Status Available

Platform

Operating System Android
OS Version v4.4.2
User Interface Sense UI
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400
CPU Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
CPU Cores 4 Cores
Architecture 32 bit
GPU Adreno 305

Display

Display Type LCD
Screen Size 5.5 inches (13.97 cm)
Resolution 720x1280 px
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Density 267 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio 67.7%
Screen Protection Gorilla Glass
Bezel-less Display Yes with notch
Touch Screen Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Notch Yes

Rear Camera

Camera Setup Single
Resolution 13 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera
Autofocus Yes
Flash LED Flash
Image Resolution 4160 x 3120 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Zoom Digital Zoom
Shooting Modes High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Aperture f/2.2
Camera Features Auto Flash, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, Touch to focus
Video Recording 1920x1080, 1280x720
Video FPS 30 fps, 60 fps

Selfie Camera

Camera Setup Single
Resolution 5 MP, Primary Camera
Video Recording 1920x1080
Video FPS 30 fps

Body & Design

Height 156.6 mm
Width 78.7 mm
Thickness 8 mm
Weight 165 grams
Colors Black, White, Red, Gray, Green

Battery

Battery type Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer)
Capacity 2600 mAh
Placement Non-removable
Standby Up to 737 h (3G)
Talk Time Up to 21 h (3G)

Memory

Internal Storage 8 GB
Expandable Memory Up to 128 GB
RAM 1.5 GB

Connectivity

Network 2G, 3G, 4G
SIM Slot Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
EDGE Available
GPRS Available
Speed HSPA, LTE
WLAN Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth v4.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS
Wi-fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
USB MicroUSB 2.0

Sensors & Security

Light Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Audio & Media

FM Radio Yes
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Jack 3.5 mm
Video 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Document Reader Yes

More

Made By China
Features Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Specifications may differ by region or variant. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of HTC Desire 816 in Bangladesh?

The official price of HTC Desire 816 in Bangladesh starts at ৳27,500.

Does HTC Desire 816 support 5G?

No, HTC Desire 816 does not support 5G. It works on 2G, 3G, 4G networks.

How big is the battery of HTC Desire 816?

HTC Desire 816 has a 2600mAh battery.

Which processor does HTC Desire 816 use?

HTC Desire 816 is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7).

When was HTC Desire 816 released?

HTC Desire 816 was released in March 2014.

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