While browsing the mobile market, I observed a sub-category that has significant influence on a buyer’s purchase decision: the looks of the device. Impractical as it may sound, some people actually buy phones based chiefly on looks. The HTC Desire V is one such model, which, while being an attractive mobile, also has a decent set of features. Though, some might argue that the features don’t match up to the high price tag (about Rs.22k). Hence I thought I must see the product a little more closely.
Processor
The HTC Desire V is powered by Cortex-A5 1 GHz processor which is best in its class among single core processors. For a handset that offers the Desire V’s config and its dual-sim, the Cortex-A5 with Adreno 200 for Graphics is just fine for quick response while navigating and multi-tasking. Still, I know many of you might expect a dual-core considering the high price tag.
Operating System
The HTC Desire V runs by Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0. with the HTC Sense 4.0 UI. Android ICS is a popular OS currently and not many know that it is also a key factor in keeping the price of the device competitive. And that is the first reason why some of us might find the price unjustified.
Camera
Secondly, HTC Desire V doesn’t have a front camera so forget about video calls and Skypeing. If you’re happy just taking snaps and videos, then the 5 megapixel camera at the back should satisfy you. Else, look elsewhere.
Screen
The quality of its 4in capacitive touch-screen can be described in a single word: Brilliant. This 16color WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixel screen is perhaps the second most impressive feature in this handset.
Connectivity
Being an Android phone you’d get the pre-installed Android browser and the set is 3G-enabled. For connectivity options you have WiFi, GPRS and Edge. The set includes Bluetooth and GPS support with A-GPS and Google Maps.
Entertainment/Multimedia
A pretty standard set of support features e.g. for music you have MP3, WAV, eAAC+ and Beats Audio for sound enhancement; for video you have support for MP4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, H.263 and H.264.
Storage
HTC Desire V has an internal memory of 4GB with 512MB RAM with a microSD slot for additional up to 32GB. Bundled with the handset you also get a Sandisk 8GB memory card.
Additional features
Include Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, G-Sensor, Accelerometer and Compass.
Color
You have no options besides white, which honestly looks quite attractive on the candy-bar form factor of the Desire V.
Making phone calls
HTC Desire is not dual-active. But I am told the same model with a slightly different config is sold abroad on which you can make/receive calls simultaneously on both the SIMs.
Price
Rs. 21,999 with 1 year warranty. If you are not looking for a dual SIM option then do check out the Sony Xperia U or Xperia Sola.
By (Updated: July 16, 2012)
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desire V has best camera, and screen and looks, but compare with Sony Xperia GO, that has front cam as well as shock proof and water proof, price only 2000 more,
hii gogi, m planning to buy htc desire x but i m confused wheter to buy it or go for samsung galaxy s advance ……so plz give me ur suggestion….thank you!!
Sure has good looks though, white with chrome band looks the best.
Now the clincher is that its price has dropped from 20k to 15500/- and its worth the hardware, if you dont mind foll shortcomings-
1. No front cam for skype
2. Don’t install too many games and apps.
3. Non Amoled, Not scratch proof.
4. Lower ram of 512. wish they gave 1GB ram.
Nobody has the phone? or likes it?, on other sites I found 3 things short- 1 bad battery backup, 2. bad ram 512, 3. bar internal mem to install apps in only 1 GB out of 4GB given. 4th- has no front face camera, no SNS Sbeam, NO voice navigation., and NOT AMOLED, not gorilla screen? why should we buy it?