HTC released the budget device 326G in 2015. Like most of the company's smartphones, the device has an unbalanced price-performance ratio. So, what is this device capable of?
Design
The device was made in the usual style for the company. It will not be difficult to identify a representative of a well-known brand in the phone. The smartphone is made entirely of plastic, which is to be expected from the inexpensive HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim. The overview of the case attracts attention with a glossy sheen. It definitely adds brightness to the device, but makes the phone slippery.
The company's devices are distinguished by assembly and quality. However, cheap devices often have gaps and creaks, and the HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim device was no exception. The review of the assembly notes slight squeaks of the case, especially when applying pressure on the back panel. Although the reliability of the device is not in doubt. The device copes with bumps and drops without any noticeable consequences.
On the side of the device is a volume and power button. The front part was taken under the speakers, camera, screen, sensors, indicator andlogo. The controls of the device are touch-sensitive and are located at the bottom of the display. The headphone jack was placed on the top end, and the microphone and USB connector, on the bottom. The glossy back panel houses the HTC logo, camera and flash.
Model 326G turned out to be not very overall and weighs only 146 grams. The thickness of the device, as much as 9.7 mm, is a little embarrassing, but this is a forgivable drawback. The weight hints that the user can operate the device with one hand. However, the slippery coating prevents this, the phone constantly strives to slip out.
Display
The company installed not the best screen in HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim. The review of the display causes only bewilderment and misunderstanding. The model uses a diagonal corresponding to the dimensions, 4.5 inches. The resolution is also acceptable, namely 854 by 480 pixels. These features are in line with the price.
The main drawback is the TFT matrix of HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim. An overview of the angles corresponds to the devices of 2012-1013. Even with a slight tilt, the picture is distorted. The problem will be working with the device in the sun. Constant reflections and loss of brightness, that's what the user will have to face. The 326G screen is definitely not the company's best solution, especially in 2015.
Camera
The manufacturer equipped the model with an 8-megapixel main matrix. But what is the picture quality of HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim Black? The camera view will not particularly surprise the user. Shooting modes are standard and there are no special "chips" in the phone. Although the 326G is equipped with a matrixat 8 megapixels, the quality of the photo does not match this characteristic.
There is a lot of noise in the pictures. The detailing of the image is also lame. Disadvantages are present in any photo, regardless of lighting. Unfortunately, HTC's savings have had a noticeable effect on the camera, and not for the better.
Equipped with a device and a front camera. A 2 megapixel module is used as the front camera. The front camera has the same problems as the main matrix. Of course, the camera will do for video calls, but there will be problems with self-portraits.
The device did not do without recording videos. The smartphone shoots video at 30 frames per second and a resolution of 1920 by 1080. The video is dominated by blue, but in general, the quality is not bad.
Hardware
Installed "stuffing" is consistent with the price of HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim White. The hardware overview will satisfy the undemanding user. As a processor, the manufacturer installed a quad-core Spreadtrum with an operating frequency of as much as 1.2 GHz. The hardware can handle everyday tasks with ease.
The user is forced to forget about demanding games, because the device is equipped with a cheap video accelerator Mali-400 MP2. The chip will provide adequate viewing of videos and casual applications, but you should not expect more.
The manufacturer installed a gigabyte of RAM in the HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim smartphone. The memory overview hints that the device cannot solve resource-intensive tasks. However, the fast operation of programs and switching betweenthe phone will provide them.
The native memory in the device is 8 GB, and a little more than 4 GB is available for use. Built-in applications and the system take up a significant amount of space. You can increase the capacity with a flash drive up to 32 GB. Unfortunately, the memory for applications cannot be expanded.
System
The device runs on Android OS 4.4. The version is not the latest and most likely there will be no update to 5.0. HTC's proprietary interface is installed on top of Android. The system is perfectly adapted, and a good “stuffing” ensures that there are no freezes. The only drawback of the system is the limited memory for programs.
Communication
The device supports 3G and works in popular networks. They equipped the device with Wi-Fi, a 4.1 Bluetooth module, as well as GPS and A-GPS. The speaker provides excellent sound quality. It should be noted that the possibility of using two SIM cards. Unfortunately, there is only one radio module, so the second SIM card is turned off when making a call.
Autonomy
326G battery capacity is only 2000 mAh. The battery seems to be weak, however, it is not. A small display with low performance and budget "stuffing" do not have high power consumption. When making calls, the phone will work for 2 days, and the use of wireless networks will reduce the battery life to a day. The autonomy indicator is not bad, especially for a cheap device.
Price
The company's main problem is overpriced. Especially this onethe disadvantage is noticeable in budget devices. A review of the HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim phone reports poor performance, but the price of the model is high. The device costs 7-7.5 thousand rubles, which absolutely does not correspond to the capabilities of 326G.
Result
The Desire 326G is capable of meeting most needs. The presence of wireless networks, two cards and good hardware makes the device attractive. However, all the advantages are leveled by the inflated cost. The greed of the manufacturer significantly reduces the popularity of the phone.
