HTC Desire 612
The HTC Desire 612 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 143.8 x 70.4 x 9.4 mm (5.66 x 2.77 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 146g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,040 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, October. Released 2014, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5.5
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
234 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super LCD2
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,040 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2040 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
146g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.8 x 70.4 x 9.4 mm (5.66 x 2.77 x 0.37 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Desire 612 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the HTC Desire 612 does not have NFC.
Yes, the HTC Desire 612 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HTC Desire 612 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Desire 612 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the HTC Desire 612 has stereo speakers.
The HTC Desire 612 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5.5.
The HTC Desire 612 uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Desire 612 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The HTC Desire 612 has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
