When you think of HTC, most people imagine of some premium smartphones whose prices are not that cheap. To be fair, HTC makes some good and pricey phones but the company also has a few devices at reasonable prices. Below are fives of the cheapest and decent HTC devices you can get in Kenya at the moment. This list is compiled from the HTC phones you can get from most e-commerce websites in Kenya including Jumia and Kilimall.
The HTC Desire 310
The HTC Desire 310 is one of the cheapest HTC phones you can get in Kenya. It is a true entry level smartphone with some of the most basic features you can get. If you are looking for top of the line entry level smartphone, this is not it as its specs are just perfect for those switching from feature phones.
Some of the specs the HTC Desire 310 has include:
Display Size: 4.5 inches with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels
Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor
RAM: 512 MB/ 1 GB
Storage Space: 4 GB, can be expanded using a microSD card
Android Version: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Camera: 5 MP (no flash) at the back with a 0.3MP front facing one
Battery: 2000 mAh removable battery
The retail price of the HTC Desire 310 in Kenya starts from Ksh 9,600.
The HTC Desire 320
The HTC Desire 320 is the successor to the Desire 310. The Desire 320 was announced in January 2015 so is technically a newer device compared to the 310. As for the specs, the Desire 320 has almost similar specs as the Desire 310.
Below is a look at some of its specs.
Display Size: 4.5 inches with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels
Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor
RAM: 512 MB/ 1 GB
Storage Space: 4GB/8 GB, can be expanded using a microSD card
Android Version: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Camera: 5 MP with LED flash at the back with a 0.3MP front facing one
Battery: 2100 mAh removable battery
The retail price of the HTC Desire 320 starts from Ksh 9,800.
The HTC Desire 326G
The HTC Desire 326G is also a 2015 smartphone and is also an entry level device with entry level specs. It is also an upgrade of the Desire 320 and has been available since June 2015. It is a dual SIM device and that is why its specs make it perfect for a market such as Kenya.
Below are some of the key specs of the Desire 326G.
Display Size: 4.5 inches with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels
Processor: 1.2 GHz Quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731G processor
RAM: 1 GB
Storage Space: 8 GB, can be expanded using a microSD card
Android Version: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Camera: 8 MP with LED flash at the back with a 2MP front facing one
Battery: 2000 mAh removable battery
The retail price of the HTC Desire 326G starts from Ksh 11,300.
The HTC Desire 526G Plus/HTC Desire 526G
The HTC Desire 526G Plus and the HTC Desire 526G have very similar specs. These are more of mid low end smartphones you can get if the Desire 300 series devices are not for you. As for specs, it is doesn’t have mind blowing specs.
Below are some of its specs.
Display Size: 4.7 inches with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels
Processor: 1.7 GHz Octa-core (for the 526G PLUS) and 1.3GHz Quad core (for the 526G)
RAM: 1 GB
Storage Space: 8 GB, can be expanded using a microSD card
Android Version: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Camera: 8 MP with LED flash at the back with a 2MP front facing one
Battery: 2000 mAh removable battery
The retail price of the HTC Desire 526G Plus starts from Ksh 13,500 while the Desire 526G starts from Ksh 14,000.
The HTC Desire 616
The HTC Desire 616 was first announced in 2014 so it has been around for almost two years. It has some decent specs and that is why it made it to this list. It is an upper low end or lower mid-range smartphone that is perfect for anyone who wants to taste what HTC is all about without spending a fortune on a premium device.
Below are some of the specs of the HTC Desire 616.
Display Size: 5.0 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
Processor: 1.4 GHz Octa-core PROCESSOR
RAM: 1 GB
Storage Space: 4 GB, can be expanded using a microSD card
Android Version: Android 4.2.2 JellyBean
Camera: 8 MP with LED flash at the back with a 2MP front facing one
Battery: 2000 mAh removable battery
The Price of the HTC Desire 616 in Kenya starts from Ksh 19,000.
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