HTC is currently positioned as a manufacturer of premium devices. This is due to their relatively high cost. In 2013, the company decided to split its course into two lineups - One and Desire. If the first of them includes more expensive and presentable modifications, then the second one includes budget devices. In this article we will talk about a simple smartphone HTC Desire 200. Reviews of most owners of the model characterize it in a few words as a small device with a proprietary shell from a well-known manufacturer.
General Description
The device has only two color options - with a white or black case. The first option (HTC Desire 200 White) has an elegant glossy finish, which is why it is more popular among buyers. As for the black version, its case is matte, so the device is considered more practical. At the bottom of the front are three touch-sensitive main control keys. It should be noted that such a solution is uncharacteristic for the company, since most of its devices now use two keys. Moreover, there is also nobacklight. On the front of the device there is a metal insert above the screen, which is typical only for flagship modifications.
Rear removable cover HTC Desire 200 has a slightly corrugated surface, so it does not collect traces on itself and does not particularly get dirty during operation. In its upper part there is a hole for the camera, and to the left - a speaker. Below you can see the company logo. At the very bottom there is a strap attachment, and at the very top there is a not very convenient flat power button and a headphone jack.
To install or replace a SIM card, you must remove the battery that blocks access to the corresponding slot. As for the connector for additional memory, it is located on the side.
Ergonomics
The phone is small in size. In particular, the dimensions of the device in height, width and thickness are 108x61x12 millimeters, respectively, and the weight is exactly 100 grams. All ends are made even and flat, so that the user's fingers rest firmly against the side edges when talking. Due to its compactness, it is easy to operate the device even with one hand. Thus, the HTC Desire 200 model can be called ergonomic, slightly plump and quite comfortable for everyday use.
Key Features
The device uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227A processor, operating at a frequency of 1 GHz. The model has 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of fixed memory. If necessary, the size of the secondthe indicator can be increased by installing additional media with a capacity of up to 64 GB.
The Adreno 200 graphics used in the model cannot be attributed to the strengths of the HTC Desire 200. User reviews of the device call it very weak. Moreover, many of them complain about the already outdated version of the software, the update of which, most likely, will not happen.
In terms of performance, the model quickly responds to all requests, however, when working with large applications, it is characterized by jerks.
Display
Due to the device's compact size, the display is not very large either. In particular, the screen size is 3.5 inches, and its resolution is 320x480 pixels. When using the smartphone in bright sunlight, the picture on the monitor fades. On the other hand, as for a device from the budget segment, the viewing angles here are pretty good. The display of HTC Desire 200 is characterized by rather mediocre color quality. More specifically, the shades are not transmitted very correctly, while inexpensive devices from other manufacturers in this regard have better characteristics. Moreover, due to the low pixel density, the displayed picture is grainy. The screen is covered with protective glass, which can be easily cleaned from fingerprints.
Calls and messages
The general list displays absolutely all numbers from the SIM card, device memory, and social networks. When recording a new contact, a large number offields to fill in with various information. All existing subscribers can be divided into groups, as well as assign pictures and melodies to each of them. All types of calls fall into the call log in one list, which can be divided into categories for easier navigation. A convenient virtual keyboard provides the ability to quickly search both by numbers and by letters.
Your HTC Desire 200 allows you to send messages directly from your call log or phone book. In addition, the user independently configures fonts, and the device supports data recovery and archiving, message sorting, and search among them. Despite the modest screen settings, the keyboard is very comfortable. It is highly sensitive, so erroneous clicks are almost uncharacteristic for it.
Camera
The model is equipped with a 5 megapixel module. The camera does not have a flash and auto focus, so the high quality of pictures is out of the question. It is so low that we can safely say that there is no camera in the device at all. Depending on the position in the hand, the HTC Desire 200 smartphone independently chooses the shooting orientation. As for the video, it is performed with a resolution of 640x480 pixels, which is unlikely to surprise anyone in our time.
Autonomy
The phone uses a replaceable rechargeable battery with a capacity of 1230 mAh as a battery. Given the rather modestdevice monitor settings, this indicator is quite enough. More specifically, in phone mode, you can use the device intensively for a whole day, while with continuous video playback, it will last for about five hours.
Conclusions
Summing up, it should be emphasized that the model on the market is now much more expensive than many similar devices. Speaking specifically about the cost of HTC Desire 200, the price of the device in our country now is about 5.5 thousand rubles. For that kind of money, you can buy more powerful smartphones. However, we should not forget that the brand, shell and design play an important role when choosing this kind of device.
