• 5.5" (1920x1080)
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 615 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

Specifications Highlights
ProductDesire 826 (Launched 2015-01-01)
Display5.5" 1920x1080
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 4-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 615 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 183g (6.5oz),
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Display
Diagonal (inches)5.5"
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)401 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel13-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Talk Time22 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 615
Processor ModelMSM8939
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)quad-core 1.7 & quad-core 1.0 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.0
Communications
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
Connector TypeMicro USB
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • Gyroscope
  • Light
  • Proximity

Desire 826 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Desire 826 was retailing at around $-1 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our information indicates that the Desire 826 is NOT water-tight an has no IP-Rating certification.
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No, the Desire 826 does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but things may be different in Asian markets. We mostly track United States data.
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No, the Desire 826 resolution of (1920x1080) is not defined as 4K.
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No, the Desire 826 is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
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No, the Desire 826 does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Desire 826 is not a 4G device.
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No, the Desire 826 is not a 5G NR handset.
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No, the Desire 826 does not have a USB-C port.
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No, the Desire 826's battery cannot be removed.

HTC Desire 826 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
HTC Desire 816HTC Desire 825HTC Desire 826HTC One (M8)Apple iPhone 6LG G4HTC One M9Xiaomi Redmi Note 415000200002500030000350004000045000500005500060000650007000075000

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
HTC Desire 816HTC Desire 826LG G4HTC One (M8)Apple iPhone 6012525037550062575087510001125125013751500

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4HTC Desire 816HTC Desire 826Apple iPhone 6LG G4HTC One (M8)HTC One M90250050007500100001250015000175002000022500

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Nokia Lumia 820Apple iPhone 6HTC Desire 826HTC One (M8)HTC Desire 816HTC Desire 825HTC One M9LG G4Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 ProXiaomi Redmi Note 41250150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250