HTC Desire / HTC Bravo / HTC Desire A8181

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5427 reviews of HTC Desire / HTC Bravo / HTC Desire A8181. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and size. The screen and performance are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the reception and sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC Desire / HTC Bravo / HTC Desire A8181 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC Desire / HTC Bravo / HTC Desire A8181

alaTest has collected and analyzed 452 user reviews of HTC Desire / HTC Bravo / HTC Desire A8181 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. Reviewers are impressed by the design and screen. The performance and portability are also appreciated, but there are some critical views about the camera and size. The reception and price get mixed views.

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

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC Desire / HTC Bravo / HTC Desire A8181

alaTest has collected and analyzed 180 user reviews of HTC Desire / HTC Bravo / HTC Desire A8181 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and camera. The battery and performance also get good views. Many are critical about the GPS navigation. There are some mixed views about the reliability.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Edward Chester (trustedreviews.com)

HTC Desire

Thanks in part to its 3.7in AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, this Android handset is simply the best smartphone currently available.

Fantastic screen ; Fast processor ; Android

Short battery life ; Superseded by other models

The HTC Desire is a truly wondrous smartphone. It's 3.7in OLED screen looks amazing, its 1GHz processor makes it super fast, and its Android operating system is easy to use and powerful. It does lack the visual impact of some alternatives and doesn't...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Rhiain Morgan (t3.com)

HTC Desire review

HTC has been on top of its game in the past year. Following on from the Hero, the HD2 their newest Android-packing handsets the Legend and the Desire are out to put the pressure on Apple. But has the Desire really got the moves to make Jobs fidget in...

Fast processor ; Upgraded Sense UI ; Large OLED screen

Slightly short battery life ; Poor Bluetooth A2DP

Overall, we’re very impressed with the HTC Desire. Not only does it combine top-end hardware with the latest version of Android, it knits it together in a simple and easy to use way.

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

HTC Desire review

It's obvious that HTC's Desire is an attractive proposition, but its not the perfect all-rounder against its competitive rivals

Powerful, flexible spec plus great value ; fine screen

Sound is a little reined-in ; screen’s great, but can be bettered

Extremely impressive as a phone, but not the best all-rounder

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

HTC Desire

It would be fair to say the HTC Desire is the most anticipated phone of 2010. Perhaps an indication of this phone's significance, following the launch by HTC, a slew of announcements came from mobile phone operators saying they'd be stocking it. The...

Great web-browsing experience, HTC Sense, glorious AMOLED screen, solid build quality

Battery life, will be too big for some, unexpected browser closing (likely a software issue), widgets still take too long to refresh

The HTC Desire will live up to its hype for many. As an alternative to the iPhone, you'll find it offers plenty of power, an excellent browsing experience and plenty of customisation opportunities. The Android Market is growing in its offering and...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

First Look: HTC Desire

If you're thinking about getting a Google Nexus One , or are jealous of your mate that already has, then we've got some good news. The Nexus One has been trumped already, by this handset, the Nexus Two. With its impressive feature set and easy handling...

AMOLED screen, Android 2.1, Sense UI, optical navigation key, helicopter view

Loses active voice cancellation, voice command entry

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Dominic Goumal (techadvisor.co.uk)

HTC Desire review

We've had the HTC Desire phone for three weeks now, and a recent extended business trip provided the ideal opportunity for a concentrated test of its capabilities.

In terms of usability, it feels as though the HTC Desire phone knows what you want at all times. There are a lot of similarities with the G1 and this is certainly down to the Android OS. Team this with HTC’s excellent build quality and you have a...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Barry de la Rosa (expertreviews.co.uk)

HTC Desire review

A beautiful and powerful phone, however the Desire can't rival the iPhone's build quality, and HTC's Sense software has some annoying quirks

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Kate Solomon (recombu.com)

HTC Desire Review

When it comes to looks, the HTC Legend may have got the lion's share, but the HTC Desire got the brains – with a super fast processor and deliciously responsive capacitive touchscreen it impressed…

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

HTC Desire review

It's a Nexus One doppelganger – but better

A premium smartphone with lots going for it, and the HTC Sense extras make it a compelling alternative to the Google Nexus One

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (itreviews.co.uk)

HTC Desire (Virgin Mobile)

The HTC Desire is a well-crafted Android phone for Virgin Mobile subscribers, offering solid features and 4G LTE speeds for a reasonable price.

There are a few routes you can take when choosing a smartphone on Virgin Mobile. On the high-end, you can grab an iPhone 5s for $499.99 or a Samsung Galaxy S III for $399.99, the latter of which is a year old. You can also grab the LG Optimus F3 for...

Jan, 2014

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