HTC Desire 826 dual sim The HTC Desire 826 dual sim is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.5" · 158 x 77.5 x 8 mm (6.22 x 3.05 x 0.31 in)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB
Main Camera 13 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 2,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗ Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, January. Released 2015, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super LCD3
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
183g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
158 x 77.5 x 8 mm (6.22 x 3.05 x 0.31 in)
Colors
White Birch, Blue Lagoon, Marshmallow White, Dark Grey, Purple Fire
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 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
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim support 5G?› No, the HTC Desire 826 dual sim does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim have NFC?› No, the HTC Desire 826 dual sim does not have NFC.
Does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim have expandable storage?› Yes, the HTC Desire 826 dual sim supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim support dual SIM?› The HTC Desire 826 dual sim SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim have a headphone jack?› Yes, the HTC Desire 826 dual sim has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim have stereo speakers?› Yes, the HTC Desire 826 dual sim has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim ship with?› The HTC Desire 826 dual sim ships with Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI.
What type of USB port does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim use?› The HTC Desire 826 dual sim uses microUSB 2.0.
Does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim support Wi-Fi 7?› The HTC Desire 826 dual sim supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
Does the HTC Desire 826 dual sim support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The HTC Desire 826 dual sim has 4.1, A2DP, aptX.
