Battery capacity: 1650 mAh Battery type: Li-Ion Battery: removable Talk time: 20 h Standby time: 750 h

Additional Information

Announcement date: 2012-08-31

General characteristics

Type: smartphone Weight: 114 g Control: touch buttons Operating system: Android 4.1 Case type: classic Number of SIM cards: 1 Dimensions (WxHxT): 62.3x118.5x9.3 mm SIM card type: regular

Screen

Screen type: color Super LCD, touch type touch screen: multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal: 4 inches. Image size: 800x480 Pixels per inch (PPI): 233 Automatic screen rotation: yes

Multimedia capabilities

Camera: 5 million pixels, LED flash Camera functions: autofocus Video recording: yes (MP4) Max. video resolution: 800x480 Audio: MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, FM radio Headphone jack: 3.5 mm

Connection

Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G DLNA support: yes Satellite navigation: GPS

Memory and processor

Processor: 1000 MHz Number of processor cores: 2 Built-in memory: 4 GB Volume random access memory: 768 MB Memory card support: microSD (TransFlash) Memory card slot: yes

Other features

Control: voice dialing, voice control Sensors: light, proximity Flight mode: yes

Smartphone HTC Desire X is a classic device presented by the Taiwanese manufacturer mobile phones. The first device from this series appeared in 2010, becoming one of the most popular for that time. Over time, it was supplanted by the One series, and these smartphones moved into the category of mid-range phones.

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Design

For its time, the HTC Desire X was an advanced smartphone. Many were attracted by the side at the bottom, which allows you to control the device blindly, only through tactile sensations. There is a reliable metal frame around it that is not so easy to scratch.

On the reverse side there is a backlit camera, a classic Desire metal design. A speaker is designed at the bottom. The cover material is pleasant to the touch, reminiscent of the HTC One X, which became the next flagship of the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer after Desire. The coating is resistant to scratches and mechanical damage.

The controls are standard, but unlike most other models, the microUSB socket is located on the left, and not at the bottom. The volume and power buttons are plastic and have a shallow travel. They respond well even to minimal touch. At the same time, accidental clicks are practically eliminated.

There are rarely any complaints about the design and assembly. Only some users complain that the lid squeaks when squeezed. This may indicate design problems.

Display

The screen is almost identical to that on the HTC Desire V smartphone. Diameter is 4 inches.

A high-quality sensor that supports pressing with four fingers at once. The screen is made using LCD technology. Because of this, the image quality at this resolution leaves much to be desired.

If at a standard distance the picture still looks good, then when enlarged it instantly disintegrates into pixels. But the contrast has been noticeably increased, and the viewing angles are of high quality. As a result, truly natural and natural colors are preserved.

Sound

As before, the beats audio technology that HTC uses in these models evokes conflicting emotions. The algorithm works well in player mode when listening to music, but does not connect to the radio. The speakers sound good, of course, considering the low cost of the smartphone.

At the same time, the absence of native headphones in the complex, which would immediately solve many problems, is disappointing.

The Music application works quite well. The processor provides fairly fast navigation through files that open almost instantly. The sound is quite loud and clear, the only annoying thing is the constant display of the album cover, which quickly gets boring.

Camera

The camera of this device has a resolution of 5 megapixels and has mediocre picture quality. If you shoot outside in clear and sunny weather, there are practically no complaints about the photographs. When the weather gets worse or it gets dark, it immediately affects the photos, and not for the better.

Of course, users note that the low quality can be compensated for by a large number of photos, from which, as a rule, they can choose at least something decent. But this is little consolation.

If the conditions are not ideal, artifacts appear in the pictures, the layers of color simply mix with each other. There is a feeling that this is a clear miscalculation of the manufacturer, since in the HTC One V model, all other things being equal, no such problems arose.

Additional difficulties arise due to the existing limitations when shooting video. The maximum available frame size is 800 by 480 pixels. This is frankly not enough for a phone with such a sensor and processor.

A “Group Portrait” option has been added to the interface. When it is connected, the camera begins to automatically track faces in the exposure, taking a series of frames. Then she combines them in the final photo, choosing the most successful options. The mode actually works, but does not save the original images, so to a simple user It will not be possible to evaluate the quality of the automation in a smartphone.

It has its own camera application developed by Taiwanese manufacturers. With its help, you can insert artistic effects into a photo and edit photos right on your phone.

Battery

The ability of the HTC Desire X smartphone to operate without additional recharging greatly depends on how it is used. In the case of this smartphone, you should not expect any surprises - at maximum load and display brightness, it is ready to work for up to 6 hours without recharging.

It won’t be difficult to survive until the evening if you use basic energy saving techniques. For example, if there is no need to disable 3G. In addition, the battery drains a lot if you spend a lot of time on the Internet.

True, if you limit your communication on the Internet and browsing websites, you can do without a smartphone altogether.

Performance

The phone runs on Android 4.0. It has a slightly stripped down version of the interface that was in Sense 4.2. Transitions, of course, are not as smooth as those seen on flagship models, but overall the operation of the device leaves a positive impression.

Sufficient performance for a smartphone of this class is provided by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with two cores. It has 768 MB of RAM and a graphics accelerator.

The shell provides the most convenient phone book associated with by email, SMS messages, social networks. When calling, the sound is clear and loud. Unlike many other phones in the same segment, the HTC Desire X does not have a noise reduction feature. This causes some inconvenience.

The user will be pleased with the smartphone with a responsive sensor and a relatively fast processor. It is suitable for viewing news on the Internet and communicating in instant messengers, but nothing more.

Conclusion

The smartphone is equipped with only one SIM card. Technologically, it can be compared with HTC Desire SV. In its segment, this is a good and very high-quality offer.

Even fans of the Taiwanese company HTC note that it is better to opt for the HTC One SV, which is made of better quality and is ready to offer the user significantly more useful functions.

For the manufacturer, this model became a transitional model, so it did not gain many fans. Those who purchased it were very disappointed when literally a few months later a similar model appeared on the market, but more improved, with a lot of interesting new products.

If we talk about the reasons why you should buy an HTC Desire X smartphone, the advantages of this device will be its attractive design, excellent performance(for its segment) and affordable price.

Serious shortcomings in the camera, problems with burst shooting, and indecently low video resolution can stop you from purchasing it.

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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	62.3 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) 0.2 ft (feet) 2.45 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	118.5 mm (millimeters) 11.85 cm (centimeters) 0.39 ft (feet) 4.67 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	9.3 mm (millimeters) 0.93 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.37 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	114 g (grams) 0.25 lbs 4.02 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	68.66 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.17 in³ (cubic inches)

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their functioning.	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225
Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	45 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A5
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption.	4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes)
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 203
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	768 MB (megabytes)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	Super LCD
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	4 in (inches) 101.6 mm (millimeters) 10.16 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.06 in (inches) 52.27 mm (millimeters) 5.23 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	3.43 in (inches) 87.12 mm (millimeters) 8.71 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.667:1 5:3
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	480 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. More high density Allows you to display information on the screen with clearer details.	233 ppi (pixels per inch) 91 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	61.89% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	800 x 480 pixels 0.38 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	1650 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	20 h (hours) 1200 min (minutes) 0.8 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	833 h (hours) 49980 min (minutes) 34.7 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	750 h (hours) 45000 min (minutes) 31.3 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Removable

HTC Desire X is a kind of repetition of the material covered for developers. In terms of hardware, it is almost full copy the already famous Desire SV. Although, of course, there are some differences. We’ll talk about what you can love or dislike about this device below.

Design

The appearance of Desire X is laconic and attractive. Rear camera framed with a beautiful metal frame with a colored insert. It immediately becomes clear that no savings were made on the body materials. It's not soft-touch, but the tactile sensation is pleasant and any stains can be wiped off without any problems.

The power button is located on the upper end in the middle. There are no problems with reaching it with your index finger. But the fact that it is on the same level with the body is rather a minus. Finding it by touch is quite problematic. The volume keys, as always, are on the right side. They are soft and responsive. Overall, using the smartphone is really convenient. It fits in your hand like a glove and doesn’t try to slip out.

Performance

Thanks to the dual-core Qualcomm MSM8225 processor and a fairly powerful Adreno 203 graphics core, the phone copes well with all the tasks that a modern user puts before it. The interface does not slow down, applications work quickly and smoothly. There are no problems with multitasking either. 768 megabytes of RAM is also a pretty good indicator for the budget class, although a gigabyte could be used.

The phone has 4 gigabytes of memory. Nothing special, but even without installing an additional memory card, you can use the phone with virtually no restrictions.

The battery is not very encouraging - only 1650 mAh. But given the small display and average hardware power consumption, this is quite enough for a full day of active work. And if you use your smartphone only for calls and SMS, then two days is not a problem for it. Of course, we would like more, but for this money we have no right to demand more.

Much to the chagrin of many, the device only works with one SIM card. At the same time, we know that many budget phones, both from HTC itself and from other manufacturers, already have two slots for SIM cards. This is a significant disadvantage for many buyers.

Functional

In terms of picture quality, the display is not much different from the Desire V. In the sun the image is visible, although not as good as we would like. There are no problems at all indoors. The sensor perceives the simultaneous touch of 4 fingers at once. Although we know that almost always a maximum of two is needed in a job. Well, let it be.

Technology Beats sound Audio evokes both positive and negative emotions. The algorithm works really well, but high-quality headphones are not included. It seems nice that you can get excellent sound, but you don’t want to spend extra money on headphones.

The camera is clearly better than the aforementioned Desire SV, although it also cannot boast of great success. In good lighting you can get a really good shot, but in other cases it’s better not to try. And if we also take into account the video size limitation of 800x480 pixels, then a number of other complaints arise about the camera. There is a group portrait option where automatic face recognition occurs, but the need for such a function is rather doubtful.

From purchase of this device You may be dissuaded by its single-SIM capacity, rather weak battery and average camera. In all other respects, the HTC Desire X is an excellent model for the money. In the modern market of mobile gadgets, it is quite difficult to find a product of the same quality in this price segment. We definitely recommend this model for purchase to anyone who has a reduced budget and does not need to use the services of two mobile operators simultaneously.

Technical characteristics of the HTC Desire X smartphone

Dimensions
Length x Width x Height, mm	118.5x62.3x9.3
Weight, g	114
Display
Matrix	Super LCD
Display diagonal, inches	4
Display resolution, pix	800x480
Camera
Main, Mp.	5
Frontal, MP.
System
operating system	Android 4.0
CPU	Qualcomm MSM8225
Processor frequency, GHz	1
Number of cores	4
RAM, GB.	0,75
Internal memory, GB.	4
Interfaces
3G Network	There is
2G Network	There is
WiFi	There is
Bluetooth	There is
Nutrition
Battery capacity, mAh	1650

In category budget smartphones There is always a wide range available. The competition between them is high. Naturally, each manufacturer tries to attract the attention of potential buyers to their model. To do this, they use original solutions in external design, select components of the hardware platform to ensure the performance and characteristics of the cameras and display. It is on this principle that the HTC Desire X smartphone was developed. Of course, the above criteria directly depend on the cost of the device. You need to understand that in the budget segment there are no devices with flagship hardware. The main thing here is to ensure that the balance between price and equipment is maintained. And judging by the reviews, Desire X is optimal. So, let's take a look at the characteristics of this model.

Appearance

The manufacturer, releasing HTC Desire X Dual, did not limit itself only to classic colors. A dark blue variant has been added to the line. Of the features appearance It is worth highlighting the metal frame that runs along the entire perimeter.

If you do not take into account the thickness of the case (9.3 mm), then the gadget can safely be called compact, since its length and width are 118.5 and 62.3 mm, respectively.

The layout of the controls is standard. On the front side there is a panel with three touch buttons. To turn on and lock, there is a key located on the upper end in the center. Next to it, offset to the left, is a headphone port. There are no elements on the bottom edge, except for the microphone hole. The charging port and volume rocker are located on the right side.

As you can see, the phone is not much different from its predecessors. However, it still has a twist - the location of the brand name. It is now located under the camera lens towards the left side of the back cover. There is a speaker hole underneath. It is difficult to judge whether the place for it is well chosen, since in reviews the owners say that they often cover it with their hand. And this, accordingly, leads to a slight distortion of the sound.

Ergonomics

Many buyers have noticed similarities between the HTC Desire X and another model from this manufacturer - the One X. However, with a more detailed study, you can find many differences. Definitely, the described smartphone does not reach the level of a flagship, but in its class it will not go unnoticed. Almost all owners consider it successful in terms of ergonomics. Let's remember that back in 2012, not all buyers wanted to carry “shovels”. And Desire X, thanks to its compact size, does not cause inconvenience. It fits in your hand like a glove. The weight is light, so it can be carried in any pocket. Even those who communicate on the phone for a long time have noticed that their hands do not get tired at all.

Screen

HTC Desire X is equipped with a display with a diagonal of four inches. For an inexpensive model, it has pretty good characteristics. Resolution - 800 × 480 px. Production technology - Super LCD. Quite good pixel density - 233 ppi. This indicator guarantees a high-quality and clear image. The colors on the screen look rich, there is enough contrast even for working outdoors in sunny weather. There are light and proximity sensors. The manufacturer also implemented the Multitouch option.

It is impossible not to notice that the screen is protected by glass with high level resistance to mechanical damage. Significant advantages include the oleophobic layer. It prevents the accumulation of fingerprints.

HTC Desire X: hardware platform characteristics

The phone is built on a processor model already known to users - Snapdragon S4 (MSM8225). It is produced by a company with a fairly good reputation - Qualcomm. Of course, the characteristics of this chip are weak by modern standards, but we must not forget that the device was released in 2012. The processor is based on two cores. They are capable of accelerating to 1000 MHz each. The system is 32-bit. Architecture - ARMv7. Technological process - 45 nm. In order for the phone to work with graphic images, the manufacturer installed an Adreno 203 video card along with the central processor. All these characteristics are complemented by 768 MB of RAM. In general, the platform turned out to be not particularly powerful, but for of this smartphone performance is enough. The interface works without delay. Users claim that you can use several applications at once. The device copes with such a load without difficulty. There will be no problems with games that match the characteristics. However, the case will heat up noticeably during the process.

As for the built-in storage, its volume is small - only 4 GB. Owners will have to immediately install a memory card (up to 32 GB). By the way, the manufacturer has provided another way to expand memory - the Dropbox cloud service. The subscription is valid for two years. Disk space - 25 GB.

This hardware platform fully complies with the requirements of the installed Android 4.0.4 OS. The developers did not abandon the proprietary Sense 4.1 shell.

Battery life

Will HTC Desire X be pleased with the timing? battery life? In their reviews, the owners drew attention to the fact that the 1650 mAh battery can provide up to 24 hours of operation subject to active use. If you use the device only for calls and connect to the Internet for a short time, then you will have to charge it no more than once every two days. But during games, the battery life will last for four hours.

Camera

This phone model is equipped with only one camera. The lens is brought to back panel. The module resolution is 5 megapixels. An undeniable advantage is the presence of a flash. Thanks to it, you can take good shots in low light. Fast automatic focusing is provided by ImageChip technology.

To appreciate the photos you take with HTC Desire X, you need to consider it low cost. For its segment, the optics can safely be called high-quality. However, for a detailed shot, good lighting is necessary (flash cannot provide such conditions). If you photograph an object too close, the image will show overexposed areas.

The owners noted the presence of the VideoPic option as an advantage. It provides the ability to simultaneously work in both photo and video modes. Videos are recorded in 800 × 480 px quality. There is automatic stabilization. However, you won’t be able to watch the video on a large screen, as the picture will be heavily pixelated.

Features of work

For those who are still unfamiliar with the proprietary shell of this manufacturer, we offer brief instructions. HTC Desire X will delight users with a simple and intuitive interface. In order to make the screen active, you just need to unlock the gadget. For ease of use, all pre-installed applications are organized alphabetically. When you save numbers in the phone book, they are indicated in different colors. If suddenly you don’t like something, then you just need to save the information again. It is very convenient to search for a subscriber in the book. To do this, just enter the first letters of your first or last name. You can also search by number.

According to the owners, virtual keyboard very comfortable. You can select either numeric mode or alphabetic mode. In the first case, the buttons will be big size, in the second - less. In order for them to increase, it is enough to change the orientation of the phone to horizontal.

Initially, standard applications are installed on the smartphone. If you want to expand this list, then everything you need can be found in the Play Store.

HTC Desire X: reviews

Considering that this smartphone model is presented in the budget segment, most users felt that it had no drawbacks. The only critical drawback was the plastic case. Its reliability and quality of material raised doubts among buyers.

But those who decided to purchase the gadget highlighted a number of advantages. These include:

• Branded firmware Sense 4.1 with a beautiful interface.
• Current version operating system(as of 2013).
• Productive processor.
• High-quality screen with good rich color rendition.
• Availability of a slot for a memory card.

Of course, this model cannot compare with flagship smartphones. However, for its segment it is a worthy specimen. Surprisingly, several years later (more than four) it can still be purchased in online stores. On average, they ask for 4,500 rubles. The characteristics of the phone fully justify this price.