Abstract: As smartphone production costs plummet, OEMs have a new affordable category to consider and corner. With HTC's future on the line, let's see how its latest entry fairs with strong value driven offerings on the rise.The HTC Desire 626 is a budget device th...
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Published: 2015-08-18, Author: Eric , review by: phonescoop.com
The HTC Desire 626 is a middle-of-the-road handset. I don't dislike it, but it doesn't offer any compelling features that aren't also available on competing phones The hardware's design is pleasant enough and assembled well. The screen is decent and wirel...
The HTC Desire 626 ticks all the right boxes on paper, but it can't back them up in practice. It's a solid phone, but it's unexceptional in almost every area, and can be bettered without spending any more cash...
Abstract: The primary camera leaves a lot to be desired. Photo: Chris SouthcottStarting with the face of the Desire 626, the 5-inch screen feels somewhat claustrophobic, despite its larger size. There's a lot of wasted space, specifically thanks to unnecessary HTC...
The HTC Desire 626 has an attractive design and a compellingly low price. Call quality is strong
Inconsistent image and video quality dog the Desire 626. Its stumbling performance drags the phone down, and weak automatic brightness make the handset's screen seem dim
This may be one of the best-looking phones you can buy for the price, but keep shopping for a faster, savvier device than the HTC Desire 626...
The HTC Desire 626 isn't the worst mid-range device we've reviewed, but it equally isn't the best either. In fact, the majority of sub-£250 devices eclipse it, including the Moto G, which is probably the best all-rounder at this price level. The camer...
The HTC Desire 626 ticks all the right boxes on paper, but it can't back them up in practice. It's a solid phone, but it's unexceptional in almost every area, and can be bettered without spending any more cash...
Published: 2015-10-14, Author: Michael , review by: reviewed.com
For the most part, every individual piece of the Desire 626 is fine; not good, but serviceable. The case is fine, the processor is fine, and its camera is... Well, the camera isn't that great. But all of these mediocre elements add up, and collectivel...
Poor processor, Poor camera, Poor battery life when running video or playing games, No quick charging
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