HTC Desire 816

60% HTC Desire 816 review: A decent phablet with a cheap data plan
Source: Greenbot EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
If you can live with the camera and a few other shortcomings, the Desire 816 fares well as a budget phone for game and media junkies. For $300, it can stand in for both a smartphone and a tablet, and the service comes cheap on Virgin Mobile, whose $35 plan gets you 300 minutes, unlimited text and 2.5 GB of high-speed data. (An alternative plan for the same price includes unlimited minutes and 250 MB of data.) It could be the only device you need, even though it’s far from being the best one you can get.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

HTC Desire 816 review: A decent phablet with a cheap data plan
Source: PC World EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
If you can live with the camera and a few other shortcomings, the Desire 816 fares well as a budget phone for game and media junkies. For $300, it can stand in for both a smartphone and a tablet, and the service comes cheap on Virgin Mobile, whose $35 plan gets you 300 minutes, unlimited text and 2.5 GB of high-speed data. (An alternative plan for the same price includes unlimited minutes and 250 MB of data.) It could be the only device you need, even though it’s far from being the best one you can get.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2014

80% HTC Desire 816 (Virgin Mobile)
Source: PC Mag EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
On Virgin Mobile, the HTC Desire 816 is the best big phone for small budgets. Voracious media consumers will appreciate the expansive display and loud speakers, while performance is in line with the price. And $300 for this much phone is a fantastic deal. If you're looking for something smaller, the Virgin Mobile Supreme has a more manageable 5-inch display and still represents good value at $300, while the even smaller HTC Desire features the same front-facing speaker setup as its larger sibling. For phablet fans on Virgin Mobile, though, the Desire 816 is a top pick and earns our Editors' Choice award.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% HTC Desire 816 review: a 5.5in Android smartphone that's cheap, but not cheap enough
Source: Tech Advisor EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Like HTC’s Desire 610, the Desire 816 sits awkwardly between other smartphones in terms of price, with rivals including the OnePlus One, Nokia Lumia 1320 and Nexus 5 among others. If you’re won over by the big screen, you won’t be disappointed if you can pick one up for around £200.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 70%

80% HTC Desire 816 Review
Source: T Break EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The HTC Desire 816 is a good mid-range phone that competes squarely against others in the market from the likes of Nokia or Lenovo. It’s certainly not as flashy as the HTC One, but that’s to be expected in order to keep it affordable. The size of the phone and placement of the power button is a concern, as you just simply can’t use this phone with one hand. But with a decent camera, great sounding speakers, and expandable storage, the HTC Desire 816 is a strong contender for an affordable mid-range smartphone, priced at AED 1,199.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 85% features: 75% workmanship: 80%

70% Review: HTC Desire 816
Source: Techtree.com EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The HTC Desire 816 is priced at Rs 24,200. In this segment, the 816 competes with the Nexus 5 and Lumia 925. The phone's camera and multimedia performance are quite good. The display isn't great, but you get what you pay for. HTC is known for well built smartphones. However, the 816 doesn't live up to that reputation. What goes against this phone is its sheer size. Well, if you like huge phones, then go for it. It's undoubtedly one of the best sub-25k phablet from a reputed brand. But, if you're looking a 'phone, then the Nexus 5 and Lumia 925 are better options.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 60%

Review: HTC Desire 816
Source: Gizmag EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
If what you are looking for in a phablet is a high-quality camera and a solid multimedia experience at a low price, then the Desire 816 is certainly an option worth considering. In the time I spent with the phone I reached for my tablet so infrequently that it hasn't been charged in three weeks. You can put this down to the phone's overall usability as a browsing and multimedia device, attributes that strengthen its claims as a replacement for smartphone and tablet. On that basis, the Desire 816 is a perfectly capable phablet at a very reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/01/2014

100% HTC Desire 816 review
Source: Expert Reviews EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The HTC Desire 816 is one of the best budget phablets we've seen. With superior performance and battery life to the Samsung Galaxy Mega, the only Android phablet that stands in its way is Samsung's Galaxy Note 3. The Desire 816 may not have the Note 3's Full HD screen, but it does have price on its side. If you don't want to spend roughly £580 SIM free or upwards of £33 per month on a Note 3 contract, the Desire 816 is for you.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% HTC Desire 816 Review
Source: Techspot EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
Despite some flaws, the Desire 816 is a very capable large-screened smartphone for its decidedly mid-range price. HTC hasn’t skimped on optimization or hardware in a number of departments, resulting in a handset that’s more compelling than what the company has dished up in this market segment in the past. It may be powered by ‘only’ a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC, but the performance around the OS and in games is great, often matching it with the top-end phones. Most of the software found on the One M8 has made the transition as well, so you largely get the same basic experience as HTC’s fantastic flagship.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Review: HTC Desire 816
Source: Gadgetguy EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
HTC’s attempt to make a budget phablet doesn’t quite nail it, with a device that doesn’t feel bad, but offers a performance that certainly doesn’t match what you might expect out of it. At a little less than $400, the Desire 816 is a solid choice for anyone keen to have something big and not too expensive, especially with its day-strong battery and nice screen, but if you’re looking for something with more grunt, we’d either look elsewhere or drop down to a smaller size.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 70%

70% HTC Desire 816 review
Source: Trusted Reviews EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
If you want a big phone on a budget there are very few ways to fault the Desire 816. The plastic body is surprisingly attractive, the 720p HD screen and speakers make it a great place to watch video and the overall performance from gaming to camera quality is solid. Our only real gripes are with some of the design decisions, particularly the positioning of the buttons, while the battery life is not in the same league compared to similarly-sized handsets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%

78% The best mid-range phablet from HTC today
Source: Think Digit EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
While we were quite disappointed with the Desire 700, HTC has improved vastly with the 816. With a better price point and way better hardware, the Desire 816 is a great option if you are looking for a mid-ranged phablet. Performance is great in its class, excellent multimedia and camera capabilities and the latest Android update, the Desire 816 is the best option in the mid-to-high range of smartphones.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 78%

70% HTC Desire 816 review HTC recommends you gloss regularly
Source: Techradar EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The HTC Desire 816 is definitely worth buying if you're dead set on a larger screen and you don't want to break the bank. The speakers are excellent, and in the right conditions, the camera is also a leader in this category. Performance was surprisingly smooth and stutter-free. For the most part HTC has made compromises in all the right places to ensure that this is still a quality device. If you're willing to spend double the price tag then you'll certainly be able to get a much nicer phone, but it won't be twice as nice.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/30/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 60% workmanship: 80%

70% HTC Desire 816 Review: The Big Picture
Source: NDTV Gadgets EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
After playing with the HTC Desire 816, we really wanted to head outdoors, headphones on, and take photos of all the scenic beauty surrounding us. The best part is that we wouldn't have to worry too much about battery life either. Priced at Rs. 23,990, it is very easy to recommend this phone. It feels premium, and has a far superior camera, battery life, higher internal memory capacity and better performance compared to the Moto G, which feels worth the price difference. If raw performance is the need, we suggest taking a look at the Gioone Elife E7 (review) instead. Any which way, it looks like HTC's efforts are not going completely unnoticed since some reports suggest that the company is forecasting a profitable quarter based on the sales of the One (M8) and the Desire 816.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%

80% HTC Desire 816 review
Source: T3 EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
We like the HTC Desire 816 a lot. If you can sacrifice a few features, are prepared to forego top-end performance, but still want a big screen, it's a real contender for your dosh. It might be worth waiting to try the OnePlus One, but as it stands, this is a front-runner for the best big blower at this price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

94% HTC Desire 816
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 3/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 94%

96% HTC Desire 816
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 96%

89% Smartphone-Schnäppchen mit Top-Ausstattung
Source: Focus Online DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 89% features: 95%

91% Glanz & Größe
Source: Chip.de DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 70% mobility: 93%

Gute Lautsprecher in zu biegsamen Gehäuse
Source: Netzwelt DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/20/2014