HTC Desire 510
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Critic consensus
“The HTC Desire 510 is the kind of phone that's likely to be in high demand for a good while. Perhaps not the device itself, which will soon start dealing with growing competition, but the very concept of an affordable phone with the fastest network data will make more and more sense as 4G networks extend to even the emerging markets.That said, the new generation Snapdragon 410 chipset powering the Desire 510 is the big piece of news but for the less obvious reason. With the greater eco-system yet to start switching to 64-bit processing. It's the inbuilt LTE modem that's giving Qualcomm an edge against their competition. No wonder they've put LTE in the S210 as well - clearly a challenge to Mediatek.Overall, 64-bit processing will have little to no immediate benefits for the Desire 510 and its users. Still, the future-proofing is there and the new core architecture does bring about a boost in performance and power efficiency.”
“Simply put, the HTC Desire 510 is a feeble flag bearer for 64-bit on Android. Its display quality is marginal even for a low-end device, and it's hobbled out of the box thanks to nearly non-existent internal storage. The Desire 510 receives no clear benefit from its 64-bit processor. Skip this phone and grab the Sharp Aquos Crystal, which features a stunning design and great 720p display.”
“Choices are far more limited on Boost Mobile than Sprint, but that doesn't do much to help the HTC Desire 510's cause. It's disappointing by nearly every measure, even if it only commands $100 off contract. Stepping down to $79 gets you a much nicer display on the Moto G$74.97 at Amazon, but you lose LTE in the bargain. Raising your budget to $150 gets the much nicer Sharp Aquos Crystal, which features a gorgeous, bezel-free 720p display. The Desire 510 can certainly work as a first smartphone, but it's flanked by better options on both ends of the price spectrum.”
“The HTC Desire 510 is a good 4.7-inch smartphone which isn't really missing any features despite the low MSRP of 200 Euro. Equipped with a Quadcore SoC and Android 4.4.3, the Desire 510 offers good overall performance and a decent gaming experience as well. We appreciate the high build quality and the wireless modules, which not only support GMS and UMTS, but also allow fast Internet connectivity thanks to LTE.”
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What people say
Only a few ratings so far, not enough to show a trend yet.
2 ratings so far
June 30, 2015 Time: 4:52pm Boost Mobile HTC Desire 510 cellphone I am beginning to hate this Boost Mobile HTC Desire 510 cellphone that I bought with their monthly unlimited talk and text, & data. 1. On the home screen there is a lock and the icon locks without you locking it and you can not acce...
As a user of this phone for just under two months now I couldn't be more dissipointed. The screen us temperamental and that's putting it nicely, so far it's take me at least 10 minutes to write this review as the screen often clicks on things nowhere near where you have touched. The camera is poo...
In Depth
The Desire 510 is another smartphone in HTC’s range of budget and mid-range smartphone lineup. As expected of a budget device, the 510 sports a completely plastic build with large bezels at the top and bottom of the screen. At 5.5 x 2.8 x 0.4 inches, it isn’t the slimmest smartphone on the market and reviewers describe it as “chunky” but they add that it is still relatively ergonomic due to the smooth edges and additional thickness. Despite its all plastic build, critics were impressed with the overall build quality with CNET stating, “It definitely feels like it can take a few knocks and bumps.”
Perhaps the most underwhelming feature of the 510 is the display. At 4.7 inches it only has a resolution of 480 pixels, which means a low pixel density of 208ppi. Experts immediately noticed some fuzziness when reading text and pixilation on images though they found it sharp enough for basic tasks like reading email and browsing the web. Unfortunately, they also noticed that viewing angles were very narrow with PC Mag noting, “…even from dead on, everything looks washed out and grainy.”
The Desire 510 is the first Android phone to ship with a 64-bit processor. It comes equipped with a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM. The new chipset, however, does little to actually increase the speed of the phone. In real-life testing, experts barely noticed any different in performance when compared to devices in a similar price range. While they didn’t experience too much slowdown during basic tasks and navigating the UI, they did notice slowdown when they had multiple apps open at a time. Of course, consumers might not be able to download many apps as it only comes with 8GB of internal storage. Perhaps the biggest draw of the phone is its 4G LTE connectivity. Experts were happy with the download speeds and could quickly and easily connect without any issues. Battery life varies depending on usage, but experts were able to get a full day out of it with light usage.
As for the camera, reviewers were less than impressed with the 5MP shooter calling it a letdown and pointing out that it is only good for very basic photos meant to be shared only with friends and family.
While its low cost might seem enticing, experts are hesitant to recommend it. Phone Arena says, “As a whole, the 510 is a decent entry-level smartphone to have, but we cannot recommend it…The display is borderline unusable under direct light…[the] 5MP camera is unimpressive.” TechRadar adds, “…if you want your smartphone to be more than just a portal to the internet, then you’ll want to look elsewhere.”
What people actually want to know
When was the HTC Desire 510 released?
The HTC Desire 510 was released on September 23, 2014.
How long does the battery last on the HTC Desire 510?
The HTC Desire 510 has a 2,100 mAh battery.
Does the HTC Desire 510 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the HTC Desire 510 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the HTC Desire 510 have NFC?
Yes, the HTC Desire 510 has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.
Where can I get support for the HTC Desire 510?
Visit HTC's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the HTC Desire 510 manual?
You can view and download the HTC Desire 510 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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