HTC Desire 10 Compact
The HTC Desire 10 Compact is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 148.6 x 72 x 7.5 mm (5.85 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 148g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, Q1. Released 2017, Q1
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
148g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
148.6 x 72 x 7.5 mm (5.85 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Desire 10 Compact does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the HTC Desire 10 Compact does not have NFC.
Yes, the HTC Desire 10 Compact supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HTC Desire 10 Compact SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Desire 10 Compact has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Desire 10 Compact ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The HTC Desire 10 Compact uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Desire 10 Compact supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The HTC Desire 10 Compact has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
