HTC Legend
The HTC Legend is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 112 x 56.3 x 11.5 mm (4.41 x 2.22 x 0.45 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
RAM384MB
Storage384MB | 512MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓384GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.2" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 126g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, February. Released 2010, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
RAM
384MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
126g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
112 x 56.3 x 11.5 mm (4.41 x 2.22 x 0.45 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Legend does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Legend supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Legend SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Legend has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Legend ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI.
The HTC Legend uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Legend supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
The HTC Legend has 2.1, A2DP.
