HTC Desire P
The HTC Desire P is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 129.7 x 67.9 x 10.7 mm (5.11 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
RAM768MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 136g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,620 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 217 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, April. Released 2013, April
⚙️ Performance
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
217 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super LCD2
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,620 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1620 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
136g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
129.7 x 67.9 x 10.7 mm (5.11 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Desire P does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the HTC Desire P does not have NFC.
Yes, the HTC Desire P supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Desire P SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Desire P has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Desire P ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The HTC Desire P uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Desire P supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The HTC Desire P has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
