HTC's Indian adventure is not the kind of ones you read about Apple or Samsung everywhere these days. Rather, the company, in realistic terms, still has a long journey ahead of it before it can finally come to terms with other big names in the market.
However, HTC hasn't really given up on hope and has already released three brand new devices that will now contest with other similar handsets in the market. While the company's newest One (M8) offering remains to be a premier contender in the high-price range, the other two Desire 210 and Desire 816 are also here to effectively sound war drums in the other sections.
Keeping our discussion limited for the time being, however, we are currently focusing on the HTC Desire 816 which comes with a worth-for-money tag attached to it.
Going through the device's highlighted specifications once more, the HTC Desire 816 sports a 5.5-inch 720p display, while being powered by a Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz and also paired with 1.5GB of RAM.
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Other features of the phone include a 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera, 8GB of internal storage which can later be expanded using a microSD card, alongside a 2,600mAh battery.
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However, what are your options if you are saving up to invest on a device that comes in the same range but isn't necessarily a Desire 816? Let's take a closer look at the top 6 smartphone rivals the Desire 816 will face once the market fully heats up.
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Motorola Moto X
Among the new devices that have recently been launched in the market, the Motorola-made Moto X stands as one the most intense competitors for the the Desire 816.
Specifications: The Motorola Moto X comes with a 4.7-inch AMOLED display which Offers an HD resolution of 720p, while also being protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor that comes with a 1.7GHz Dual-Core Krait CPU and a Quad-Core Adreno 320 GPU. It is also supported by 2GB RAM and runs on Android KitKat 4.4.2 OS.
And apart from offering 16 GB internal storage, the Motorola Moto X, available at Rs. 23,999, also offers great options, as far as a dedicated camera is concerned. The Moto X's primary camera comes with 10 MP sensor and is capable of capturing full HD videos. There is also a 2 MP secondary camera that can be used for video chatting is also capable of capturing full HD videos.
Nokia Lumia 1320
The Nokia-made Lumia 1320, running the Windows Phone operating system, is also a great option to invest in, provided you haven't got issues with the "other" operating system.
Specifications: The Nokia Lumia 1320 incorporates a 6-inch HD LCD IPS Super sensitive display (Clear Black) having a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 245 ppi. The large-sized phablet is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, backed by 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory, which can be further expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card slot.
The phone also packs a 5MP rear-facing camera with LED Flash and 0.3MP front-facing camera. The rear-facing camera is capable of recording videos in Full HD format.
The Lumia 1320, listed online at Rs. 19,296, measures 164.25 x 85.9 x 9.79 mm and weighs 220 grams. The makers have added a 3400 mAh integrated battery fitted inside.
LG Nexus 5
Tagged as the first ever phone to run on the brand new Android KitKat offering, the Nexus 5 has since become a benchmark for vendors and customers alike in the country. The device will surely be one of the biggest competitors for the HTC Desire 816.
Specifications: The LG-made Nexus 5 handset comes with a 5-inch full HD IPS display with a pixel density of 445 ppi. It is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The handset comes packed with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 quad core processor clocked to 2.3 GHz. The handset is also supported by a 2GB RAM and Adreno 330 graphics unit clocked to 450MHz. The handset runs on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS.
The LG Nexus 5 has an 8 megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization. The new lens on the Nexus 5 is touted to capture more light for brighter night and sharper action shots. There is also a 1.3 megapixel front facing shooter.
The handset draws its energy from a 2300mAh battery which the company claims to offer up to 17 hours of talktime and standby time of up to 300 hours.
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
Sony may not have that kind of popularity as Apple or Samsung in the domestic market, but it still has enough to regularly be highlighted by fans about how much they want an Xperia device. And the Xperia T2 Ultra is no different.
Specifications: The T2 Ultra comes with a 6-inch TFT LCD TRILUMINOS display along with X-Reality picture engine offering an HD resolution of 720 x 1080 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon (MSM8928 for LTE and MSM8228 for 3G) processor with Adreno 305 GPU coupled with 1GB RAM and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS.
The Xperia T2 Ultra sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony Exmor RS sensor, LED flash and 1080p video recording and a 1.1-megapixel HD front-facing camera with Sony Exmor R sensor which is more than enough for taking selfies and making video calls. The device also houses 8GB internal storage capacity, which can be expanded up to 32GB expandable memory via microSD card.
LG G2
LG's new G2 offering has gained more traction in India after the company released the device's 4G LTE variant recently. And while LG still has long way to go, the G2 can easily offer competition for the Desire 816.
Specifications: The LG G2 4G LTE variant comes with a 5.2-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display churning out a massive 423 ppi pixel density. It comes powered by a 2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor with 480 MHz Adreno 330 GPU coupled with 2GB DDR3 RAM and it runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS.
There is a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, OIS, 1080p video recording at 30 fps and a 2.1 MP front-facing shooter as well. The device, which measures 138.5 x 70.9 x 9.1 mm and weighs 143 grams, comes in two variants depending on the storage capacity i.e. 16GB adn 32GB of internal memory. It is powered by a 3000 mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy S4
This one may be a oldy in this list, but the Galaxy S4 still packs a punch to compete against the best in the business. And the HTC Desire 816 is yet another addition to that already big list.
Specifications: The Galaxy S4 comes with a 5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, 1.6GHz Quad + 1.2GHz Quad core chipset, 2GB mobile RAM and 16GB internal storage ( expandable storage upto 64GB via a microSD card slot), and a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera. Other connectivity options includeL: Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA, a 2,600 mAh battery and the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system.