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HTC Desire 510

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2577 reviews of HTC Desire 510. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the size and screen. The performance and price also get good views. Many are less positive about the text input and GPS navigation.

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camera, reliability, GPS navigation, text input

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC Desire 510 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC Desire 510

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 user reviews of HTC Desire 510 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the screen and usability. The portability and price are also appreciated, but the reliability and camera get less positive views.

performance, price, portability, usability, screen

camera, reliability

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: HTC Desire 510 SIM-Free Smartphone - Grey • HTC Desire 510 SIM-Free Smartphone - Grey

Sep, 2017

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC Desire 510

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1139 user reviews of HTC Desire 510 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the size and screen. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably. The reliability and camera get critical opinions. There are some mixed views about the usability.

price, performance, portability, screen, size

camera, reliability

66% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: HTC Desire 510 (A11) White - No Contract Phone (Boost) • HTC Desire 510 (A11) White - No Contract Phone (Boost)

Sep, 2017

Consumer review by: (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for HTC Desire 510

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of HTC Desire 510 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: HTC Desire 510 (A11) Blue (Sprint Prepaid) • HTC Desire 510 (A11) Blue (Sprint Prepaid)

Sep, 2017

Expert review by: Matt Hanson (techradar.com)

HTC Desire 510 review

 

HTC offers speedy 4G connectivity in a budget handset

Speedy operating system ; Low cost 4G ; Good battery life

Limited internal storage ; Screen is not amazing ; Poor camera

Fast 4G network speeds for a bargain price is pretty tempting, but the HTC Desire 510 isn't quite as desirable as its name suggests thanks to some budget compromises, especially in the screen and camera.

Oct, 2014
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Expert review by: Andrew Hoyle (cnet.co.uk)

HTC Desire 510 review

 

Superfast 4G LTE has long been a luxury feature only found on top-end phones with lofty price tags. It's steadily become more affordable over the past couple of years and is now beginning to be found at the budget end of the market as well.

The HTC Desire 510 has 4G LTE, simple to use Android KitKat software, a capable processor and battery. For all that, its price tag is extremely reasonable.

The camera isn't suitable for anything other than quick emergency snaps and its chunky design won't turn any heads.

The HTC Desire 510 doesn't have the specs to excite committed tech fans, but it handles the basics well, has 4G LTE for superfast data speeds, and it doesn't cost the earth.

Nov, 2014
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Expert review by: Ashleigh Allsopp (pcadvisor.co.uk)

HTC Desire 510 hands-on review

 

One of HTC's newest smartphones is the HTC Desire 510, a budget 4G-compatible phone that rivals the likes of the Motorola Moto G with a £149 price tag. We spent some time with the Desire 510 during IFA 2014, so here's our HTC Desire 510 hands-on...

It's a shame about the screen and the cameras on the HTC Desire 510, because aside from that it's a strong contender in the budget smartphone market. We're looking forward to putting the Desire 510 through some speed test to see how it compares with...

Sep, 2014
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Expert review by: Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

HTC Desire 510 Review: In Depth

 

We review the Desire 510, HTC's most affordable smartphone so far.Things are getting bloody in the cheap 4G phone wars. You can bag yourself a 4G-enabled device for just £79 these days (courtesy of…

Excellent battery life ; Simple camera interface ; Solid performance ; 4G support

Lacklustre screen ; No BoomSound ; Camera is 'meh'

The HTC Desire 510 is the latest phone to offer 4G for cheap, but with some slick LTE rivals like the EE Kestrel and the Motorola Moto G 4G to contend with, the Desire has a lot to prove.

Aug, 2014
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Expert review by: Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

HTC Desire 510

 

HTC Desire 510 smartphone : Don't let its modest price fool you. Driven by a quad-core processor for the 4G network, the HTC Desire 510 displays rich graphics, juggles between multiple apps and provides the smooth gaming of a premium smartphone. The...

Dual-purpose case protects your HTC Desire 510 while providing updates and call alerts. Check the weather, get email notices and take incoming calls even while closed. Change your style with the HTC Dot View. Available in four colours: blue, grey, red...

Oct, 2014
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Expert review by: (which.co.uk)

HTC Desire 510 review

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HTC claims its HTC Desire 510 is 'built to perform, priced to please'. It comes in under £150 so is certainly one of the cheaper phones on the market. We put it to the test in our lab to see whether it really can perform - read on to find out how it...

Jul, 2015
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Expert review by: Dave Oliver (wired.co.uk)

HTC Desire 510 review

 

A lower rung on HTC's smartphone ladder, the Desire 510 attempts to offer a quality spec including 4G connectivity for what's expected to be a seriously low budget price. But does it succeed?

Robust build, decent processor, Android 4.4 KitKat, low price

Dull, sub-HD screen, so-so camera

Sep, 2014
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Expert review by: Kevin Thomas (3g.co.uk)

HTC Desire 510 Review: First Impressions

 

The HTC Desire 510 packs power and 4G into an affordable package, but a weak screen could really hold it back.

+ Quad-core power ; + 4G ; + Big battery

- Weak camera ; - Little in-built storage ; - Low resolution screen

The HTC Desire 510 is very close to being a great phone, in fact based on our first impressions the only thing really holding it back is the low resolution screen. Even for an entry level handset this comes as a disappointment and while we don’t yet...

Aug, 2014
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Expert review by: littlegreenrobot.co.uk (littlegreenrobot.co.uk)

Expert Review

 

Building a really great non-flagship phone is all about making compromises in the right places. Motorola got the formula spot on with the original Moto G and unfortunately HTC seem to have missed the mark both on the Desire 610 and the Desire 510. The...

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Expert review by: Manuel Masiero (notebookcheck.net)

HTC Desire 510 Smartphone Review

 

Up to date, yet inexpensive. The 4.7-inch HTC Smartphone Desire 510 sells for only 200 Euros (~$250) but supports the faster LTE standard despite its low price. We've subjected the Android phone, which is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm quad-core SoC, to...

Inexpensive, 4.7-inch display, Very high build quality, Supports LTE, Battery is swappable, MicroSD cards up to 128 GB, Current Android OS, Starts up quickly, Good gaming performance, Low temperatures

Resolution of only 854 x 480 pixels, Viewing angle stability not that great, Camera modules, 3.8 GB of free space

The HTC Desire 510 is a good 4.7-inch smartphone which isn't really missing any features despite the low MSRP of 200 Euros (~$250). Equipped with a quad-core SoC and Android 4.4.3, the Desire 510 offers good overall performance and a decent gaming...

Sep, 2014
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Product Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity:2100
Battery technology:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Standby time (3G):646
Talk time (3G):17.17

Call management

Call divert:Y / Yes
Call hold:Y / Yes
Call timer:Y / Yes
Call waiting:Y / Yes
Caller ID:Y / Yes
Conference call:Y / Yes
Speakerphone:Y / Yes
Speed dialing:Y / Yes
Vibrating Alert:Y / Yes

Camera

Auto Focus:Y / Yes
Built-in Flash: No
Front Camera:N / Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric):0.3
Front camera type:Single camera
Main camera resolution (numeric):5
Rear camera resolution (numeric):5
Rear camera type:Single camera
Second Camera: Yes
Second camera resolution:0.3
Video recording:Y / Yes
Video recording modes:1080i / 1080p / 1080p, 480p

Certificates

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified:Y / Yes
Specific absorption rate (SAR) value (EU):0.35

Design

Colour of product:Black / Grey / White
Curved Design: No
Form factor:Bar

Display

Display diagonal:11.9
Display number of colours:16.78 million colours
Display Resolution:854 x 480
Orientation sensor:No / Yes
Screen shape:Flat
Second display:N
Touch screen type:Capacitive
Touch technology:Multi-touch
Touchscreen:Y / Yes
Touchscreen Type:Capacitive

Ergonomics

Accelerometer:Y / Yes
Ambient light sensor:Y / Yes
Proximity sensor:Y / Yes

Memory

Internal RAM:1

Messaging

Chat:Y / Yes
E-mail:No / Y / Yes
Instant messaging (IM):Y / Yes
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service):Y / Yes
Short Message Service (SMS):Y / Yes

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:AAC, AMR, M4A, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, M4A, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
FM radio: No
Image formats supported:JPG
Video formats supported:3G2, 3GP, AVI, MP4, WMV / 3G2, 3GP, MP4, WMV

Navigation

GLONASS:Y / Yes
GPS: Yes
GPS (satellite):Y / Yes
Position location:Y / Yes
Wi-Fi positioning:Y / Yes

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):850,900,1800,1900
2G standards:EDGE, GPRS, GSM
3G:Y / Yes
3G bands supported:850,900,2100 / 900,2100
3G standards:HSPA+, WCDMA / WCDMA
4G:Y / Yes
4G standard:LTE
4G standards:LTE
Bluetooth:Y / Yes
Bluetooth version:4.0
SIM card capability:Single SIM
SIM card type:MicroSIM
Tethering (modem-mode):Y / Yes
Wi-Fi:Y / Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n / IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Packaging Content

AC adapter included:Y / Yes
Quick start guide:Y / Yes
Warranty card:Y / Yes

Performance

Accelerometer: Yes
Ambient light sensor: Yes
Flight mode:Y / Yes
Microphone mute:Y / Yes
Operating system installed:Android
Operating System Version:4.4.2 / 4.4.3
Personal info management (PIM):Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list
Personalization:Icons, Menu, Shortcuts
Proximity sensor: Yes
Subscription type:No subscription
Support for contact groups:Y / Yes
Themes:Wallpapers
Video call:Y / Yes

Ports & interfaces

Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm
USB connector type:MICRO-USB
USB port:Y / Yes
USB version:2.0

Processor

64-bit computing: Yes
Processor Cores:4
Processor family:Qualcomm Snapdragon
Processor frequency:1.2
Processor Model:410

Software

Operating system installed:Android
Operating System Version:4.4.2 / 4.4.3

Storage

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash) / MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Internal RAM:1 / 1024
Internal storage capacity:8
Maximum memory card size:128
RAM capacity:1
USB mass storage:Y / Yes

Subscription

Subscription type:No subscription

Technical Details

Colour :Y / Yes
Google applications:Google Maps, Google Play, Google Voice Search

Video

Video call: Yes

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:9.99
Height :139.9 / 14
Weight:158
Width:6.98 / 69.8
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