HTC Desire Eye
A selfie-focused phone with a 13 MP front camera and dual front flash.
The HTC Desire Eye is a mid-range HTC smartphone released Oct 2014, with a launch price of $550. It pairs the Snapdragon 801 with a 5.2" LCD display, a 13 MP + 13 MP front main camera and a 2,400 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — The selfie phone before selfies were huge. Standout strengths: 13 mp front camera with its own dual-led flash. and snapdragon 801 flagship power. Main trade-off: small 2,400 mah battery.
The selfie phone before selfies were huge.
HTC Desire Eye doubled down on the front camera — a full 13 MP selfie shooter with its own dual-LED flash — anticipating the selfie boom. With Snapdragon 801 power and BoomSound it was more than a gimmick, even if the concept was ahead of the mainstream curve.
Read the full review- 13 MP front camera with its own dual-LED flash.
- Snapdragon 801 flagship power.
- BoomSound stereo + IPX7 splash.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
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How the HTC Desire Eye compares
| HTC Desire Eye | iPhone 6s | HTC One Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 801 | Apple A9 | Snapdragon 600 |
| Display | 5.2" LCD | 4.7" LCD 60 Hz | 5.9" LCD |
| Main camera | 13 MP + 13 MP front | 12 MP · f/2.2 | 4 MP UltraPixel |
| Battery | 2,400 mAh | 1,715 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Launch price | $550 | $649 | $650 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the HTC Desire Eye released?
The HTC Desire Eye was released in Oct 2014.
How much does the HTC Desire Eye cost?
The HTC Desire Eye launched at $550 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the HTC Desire Eye screen size and type?
The HTC Desire Eye has a 5.2" LCD display.
What chipset does the HTC Desire Eye use?
The HTC Desire Eye is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the HTC Desire Eye have?
The HTC Desire Eye ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the HTC Desire Eye battery capacity?
The HTC Desire Eye has a 2,400 mAh battery.
What is the HTC Desire Eye main camera?
The HTC Desire Eye has a 13 MP + 13 MP front main camera.
Does the HTC Desire Eye have a headphone jack?
The HTC Desire Eye has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the HTC Desire Eye get software updates?
The HTC Desire Eye update policy: To Android 6.0.
How much does the HTC Desire Eye weigh?
The HTC Desire Eye weighs 154 g.
What colours does the HTC Desire Eye come in?
The HTC Desire Eye is available in 2 colours: Coral Reef, Submarine Blue.
Is the HTC Desire Eye worth buying?
HTC Desire Eye doubled down on the front camera — a full 13 MP selfie shooter with its own dual-LED flash — anticipating the selfie boom. With Snapdragon 801 power and BoomSound it was more than a gimmick, even if the concept was ahead of the mainstream curve. SpecEagle gives the HTC Desire Eye an editorial score of 50/100.
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