We get acquainted with a two-minute version of 601. What the user will receive the user of this tube, as the operation of two SIM cards and much more.

Materials and quality assembly

At the heart of the plastic hull. From three sides he has a Soft Touch spraying! But the front panel is covered with glass. Unlike the version of the smartphone without the support of Dual-SIM, the display is protected, there is no similar "protection" in this apparatus. Nevertheless, I personally have a special horror, such a state of affairs did not cause - after classic testing tests for strength (scratching the coin edge, transportation with other gadgets, etc.), no scratch or scratches appeared on it.

Fitting elements with each other good - seams and gaps are minimal, the backlash between the parts is not traced. However, the materials themselves are a bit embroidering. Yes, this "sinning" is not very noticeable during the daily use of the tube, but nevertheless it is.

In hand, the device sits comfortable and thanks here it is worth saying exclusively Soft Touch plastic. I didn't have complaints about ergonomics, although the power on / off button is not very convenient - it will have to get used to some time.

Ergonomics of functional elements

In my opinion, the front panel even in part, but still got the features of the flagship of HTC last year, the model we told in. Large display, slightly lower than which two touch buttons, as well as recognizable by the above-mentioned mesh machine speakerphone speakers. By the way, in these grids "harnessed" output of the built-in microphone and a conversational speaker. Well, yes it is logical.

In addition to the items mentioned, on the same panel, the user will see frontal-samples eyes, as well as illumination sensors / approximation and indicator of activity.

The entire back panel covers the lid of the battery compartment! In the body, its main camera on 5 megapixel plus a LED flash. In addition to the mentioned, there is also an output of the noise reduction microphone and the manufacturer's logo.

After examining the right side face, the user will detect the audio volume keys here.

On the opposite "sidewash", no buttons are provided, no connectors.
The top end of the "sheltered" in itself the already mentioned button for switching on / off the power of the smartphone plus a classic audio jack, and the MICRO- - port is on the lower.

Brief technical specifications

Cellular standard standard	850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 900/2100 MHz
Gabarits.	134.5x66.7x9.9 mm
The weight	130 g
Operating system	4.2.2

Display

The smartphone received a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 960x540 points and pixel density 245 per inch.

The grain here, of course, is, but to say that the presence of it significantly negatively affects the transfer of information, including during the direct sunlight to the panel, I can not.

The viewing angles are quite good both vertically and horizontally.

Adjusting the backlight level is available in two classic methods - manually or automatically.

The sensitivity of the display on my side of the claim does not cause - the support of the sensory control is noted using two fingers at the same time.

Memory

It is officially announced that "on board" 4 GB of integrated memory, that is, twice as few times less than in a smartphone version with the support of one "SIM-KI".

Extension is available both through memory cards and using USB drives.

As for the first of those mentioned, the user can use the memory card with a maximum volume of up to 64 GB inclusive. "Hot" replacement is supported. But for the sake of the sake of I will add that the lid of the battery pack is not as easy - just - the first time will have to get used to it. However, the slot is available immediately below it.

Dynamics

In the smartphone, two separate dynamics - speakerphone, as well as internal or conversational.

Neither to the speakers of the speakerphone, which here two, no conversational claims have arisen. Speaking in truth, for all his practice of weak speakers speakers in HTC smartphones, I simply did not meet - excellent volume and quality. Well, do not forget, we say not about the musical smartphone, which is also important.

Communication through comfortable - the conversational does not scroll, but the volume is enough, including for the avenue.

Battery

According to official data, one 100% charge of the HTC Desire 601 Dual SIM battery is enough by 12.5 hours in conversation mode or 440 hours in standby mode.

In practice, when loaded at no more than one and a half hours in call mode, the same amount of web surfing and checking emails, some work with the camera and watching a video duration up to 40 minutes in the evening Battery for 2100 mAh has time to discharge up to 10% of the maximum.

Without subparagraph, the menu responsible for the energy saving mode, this device also did not cost. It is stylistically "slug" with a similar submenu from. I talked about his features in the details in the review of the mentioned decision. We are looking here.

Equipment and shell

Works smartphone running the Android 4.2.2 operating system "out of the box.

On top of the axis, the Sense 5.0 branded envelope is installed, about which we were told about the possibilities in detail in other supervisors of the smartphones of this manufacturer. Several interface illustrations further.

The "heart" of the system is the 4-nuclear Cortex-A7, the clock frequency of which is 1.2 GHz. In addition, "on board" 1 GB of RAM, as well as Broadcom VideoCore IV graphics.

Performance and communications

Testing the capabilities of the system was carried out through several popular utilities. The results obtained below.

With playback - Video tube copes.

Other things, "under the hood" and Wi-Fi Direct, as well as in the fourth edition and much more.

HTC simultaneously has representatives at once in two price segments on the basis of Android. The first price range - high-class smartphones - represents the One line in the HTC One, One Max and One Mini, differ from each other. Meanwhile, the second price belt - budget smartphones is also represented by three models of HTC phones, namely, the Desire series. In our opinion, Desire 300 is too limited in terms of specifications and functions model, Desire 500 - somewhat better, but not too impressive phone. It remains only to find out how new 601 will be able to raise the bar. We hope our hTC Desire 601 Review It will help to figure out what.

Design and screen

From afar, HTC Desire 601 can be mistaken for another representative of the line. But looking around, some differences in the appearance of devices become noticeable. In particular, at the model 601 on the front panel there are two dynamics along the screen (top and bottom of the display), and in Desire 300 and 500, the speaker is only one. In addition, the smartphone also supports the possibilities of the unsolicited HTC Boomsound technology. Although, it is worth noting that, despite the provision of volumetric sound, its quality is not at such a high level, like the ONE series smartphones. And when trying to increase the volume of the sound, high-frequency sound tones begin to prevail. Of course, such a sound quality will not name the terrifying, it is quite decent, but, nevertheless, if you need a more expressive sound, you will have to get acquainted with a selection of good headphones.

Silver strips over and under the screen, on which there are speakers produce the impression of metallic, but in fact they are from plastic. The rear panel is finished with a matte rubberized material, which gives not only a certain attractiveness to appearance, but also improves the clutch. Bending side panels contributes to the convenience of holding the phone in hand. The phone is offered in three color solutions, but in our opinion the most stylish looks like a white version. The black back panel looks somehow sad.

On the right side panel there are buttons for adjusting the volume of silver plastic, although at first glance they seem metal. On the upper face there is a regular headphone connector and the device on / off button; MICROUSB port at the bottom.

Under the screen there are only two touch buttons: back and the home page, between which the company has placed its logo that makes a deceptive impression of an additional key. Starting applications is carried out by double clicking on the button to go to the home page. Placing on the front panel of two "grids" The dynamics forced the developers to expand the frame that framed the display, which in turn imposes a print on the overall dimensions of the phone. The Desire 601 front panel is not limited to the screen alone, despite the fact that most of the manufacturers of smartphones try to equip their devices with displays with a maximum diagonal, without increasing the dimensions of the phone. The new smartphone HTC is characterized by a screen diagonal of 4.5 inches, and the dimensions of its housing are 66.7 × 134.5 × 9.9 mm (W × in × T) and weigh 130 g.

The HTC Desire 601 screen provides a resolution of 960 × 540 pixels, which corresponds to 245 points per inch. This is not the highest permission, and not quite suitable for regular reading books, emails and web browing, as the text looks not too clear. There are many proposals in the current market, providing good screen resolution even for less money. For example, has a display with a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels, and it is cheaper following Desire 601. However, will continue hTC Desire 601 Review and transferred to the internal space of the smartphone

The main features and performance of HTC Desire 601

The test smartphone supports 4G compound, which means it will be assessed by those often and downloads media files to their phone, although it should be remembered that downloadable files should not be in too large format, for example, movies. But, in any case, with audio files, the phone coped normally - the loading of them on 601 was carried out lightning.

Of the 8 GB of existing internal memory, only 4.4 GB remains available for personal use. But the phone has a microSD card slot, which will allow you to expand the amount of flash memory if you wish, it opens when removing the back cover, and for this there is no need to remove the battery, which is very convenient.

The main volume of previously downloaded data is occupied by the application of the operating system 4.2 with Sense's trim from HTC. It should be noted that many buy HTC devices exclusively due to the availability of their own lifting of the company, which ensures a number of additional user functions. One of the main aspects of the current version of Sense is the Blinkfeed service, which occupies almost the entire home screen and combines all the news of your account on social networks and news from the Internet. In other words, it is an endless news feed from various sources, including updating your personal ribbons of events in social networks. The service allows you to choose a country, news from which you are interested in, as well as headings or news categories that you want to track, and Blinkfeed displays news from these categories. Unfortunately, the choice of categories is limited, for example, not all kinds of sports, and such a rubric as "TV news" is too wide, it is hardly a person who will be interested in absolutely all news from the world of television.

Otherwise, the phone interface is more than simple, there are standard modes, themes, widgets, types of folders and wallpaper. You will need no more pair of tens of minutes to deal completely in it.

The phone controlled by the Snapdragon 400 dual-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz and 1 GB of RAM, perfectly coped with the launch and support of applications - without chandeliers and freezes. There are no complaints about responsiveness of the screen, the response to the touch is literally lightning. Playing multimedia files is also quite balanced. Supported 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV, AVI formats for video and MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA for audio files.

Camera

HTC Desire 601, like most modern phones, is equipped with two cameras at once - on the front and rear panels of the device. Frontal VGA camera located at the top above the display serves to provide video calls; Although, of course, its permission will not allow to fall asleep more or less decent photos.

The main chamber, located at the top of the rear panel, is a 5 megapixel sensor. An image taken from it can be described as satisfactory, and are quite suitable for exchange in social networks, for example. Plus - video recording is supported in HD format (1920 × 1080). The Zoe function from HTC allows you to shoot in automatic mode 30 second roller of your daily life with the possibility of selecting the best frame from the footage. From the disadvantages, we note the not very user-friendly camera interface for the camera, which forces constantly scroll through the menu in search of the desired parameter.

As for the duration of autonomous work, it has significantly improved the battery with respect to Desire 300. During the testing of the capacity of the battery, 2100 mAh grabbed at least a day of operation in the middle mode of use. And the use of the energy-saving mode allows you to increase this time.

Verdict about HTC Desire 601

I was not too impressed with HTC Desire 300, it is also no wonder, considering that with this model the Desire line just started. Desire 601, being a flagship smartphone in this series, looks somewhat better. Of the advantages, it is worth noting the support of 4G and battery capacity, but the screen resolution and pseudo-metal body parts are cons. In general, the phone is normal, corresponds to its price category and contains all that users expect to see in modern communication devices. On this hTC Desire 601 Review Finished, monitor new reviews on our website.

The Taiwan company HTC in the presentation does not need - this is one of the leading manufacturers of smartphones, which has long earned an excellent reputation. The Desire 601 model, the kindly provided to us by Cybermarket Yulmart, refers to the mid-budget series Desire, as which visited the HTC Desire 300 laboratory.

The hero of the review was the older model in his lineup (so far, its successor with an index 610 is already announced). For the price in the area of \u200b\u200b10,000 rubles, we offer a smartphone with a screen with a diagonal 4.5 "and the resolution of QHD (960 x 640), built on the basis of SOC SNAPDRAGON 400, having two frontal stereo speakers and supporting the fourth-generation LTE network.

Specifications

Model	HTC Desire 601.
Screen	4.5 "IPS, Distribution Density 244 PPI
Resolution	960 x 540.
Operating system	Android 4.2.2 + HTC Sense 5
SOC.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.4 GHz, Krait 200, dual-core
GPU	Adreno 305, one core
RAM, GBIT	1
Flash memory, GBIT	8
Memory Card Support, GB	MicroSD, up to 64
Cameras, MP	Main 5, with autofocus, frontal 0.3
Battery, Mach	2100
Gabarites, mm.	134.5 x 66.7 x 9.9
Mass, G.	130
SIM cards, pcs.	1/2, Micro-SIM
price, rub.	~10 000 / 10 500

The combination of characteristics is interesting (if not to say, peculiar). In addition to the already listed, we also note the support of memory cards and not the worst battery capacity; But at the same time - not too "advanced" cameras, especially frontal.

Also, the smartphone exists in the variant with two SIM cards. Such a smartphone will cost 500-1000 rubles more expensive. For those who need it - a good assortment offer. But we had an ordinary, single-sample option.

Overview HTC Desire 601 Let's start, as usual, with packaging and package.

Packaging and equipment

HTC Desire 601 is supplied in a fairly large square white box made of thin but tight cardboard.

On the front of the packaging, the smartphone itself is depicted on the back of the packaging information about the characteristics and configuration of the device in Russian. Separate inscriptions notify us that the packaging is environmentally friendly, and the inscriptions and images on it are printed by soy ink.

Inside the first thing we are welcomed by the smartphone itself in the transport plastic.

And all complete accessories are hiding from below. With HTC Desire 601 comes:

• Charger (TC E250, 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A; 5 V, 1.0 A);
• Micro-USB cable;
• Simple wired stereo header;
• Quick Start Guide and Warranty Cover.

Equipment of the device is not different in particular wealth, but everything is necessary is present. So, the main thing here is the smartphone himself. Well, the test HTC Desire 601 will show everything.

Appearance and design

Smartphone is made in the classic form factor - a monoblock with a touch screen. Its dimensions by the standards of modern shovel-like flagships can be called quite acceptable: 134.5 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm. The same applies to the mass - 130 g.

The design "midview" tries to be like a flagship - HTC One. And, I must say, it turns out that it works. Looks like a smartphone very carefully, although its body is fully made of plastic.

Front inserts on top and bottom from the screen - with a grinded metal finish; And the back cover and sidewalls are coated with Soft-Touch.

The device does not differ in a particularly narrow frame, nor some record modest thickness. But thanks to the most large screen, it is convenient to keep it comfortable and chain plastic, and there is a reliable grip. Yes, and manage with one hand with a smartphone, if desired, it will be quite possible.

Another plus of a similar case is that it is less dirty: traces of fingers HTC Desire 601 cover collects, but they are not too noticeable and easily removed.

With the screen coating, everything is so good, how much can be with the glass: there is a oleophobic coating and copes with its responsibilities normally, if it is regularly wiped, then there will be no problems. Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protects the glass screen.

HTC Desire 601 is available in three color solutions: black, white and red body versions. A black smartphone got to testing.

On the front side from above are: a conversational speaker behind a large mesh holes in the case, light sensors and approximations, front camera and LED indicator.

The last - Beach of all HTC since the One X is subject to the dynamics grille, which is why it is not visible at any angle. And then the brightness of the LED led.

For example, in the photo from above, he actually burns, but it is impossible to notice it at such an angle. The indicator becomes visible only if you hang directly above the smartphone:

The LED is constantly lit orange with a connected charger, and with new notifications blinking green. The indicator is customizable: in the HTC Sense menu, you can choose which events it will notify the owner of the smartphone.

The conversational speaker also performs the function of the called - and is still duplicated in another same. Above the latter is placed a block of two "home" and "back" sensory keys - to the right and left of the central logo of the manufacturer. Here again the repetition of an unsuccessful decision, this time that appeared in HTC One. Design design, but the "Menu" button on the front panel do nothing more more than the logo of the brand. Those two keys that are, please feel good sensitivity, but the backlight could be frightened and more uniform.

On the back of the smartphone in the upper part there are peepholes of a five-megapixel primary chamber and a single LED flash. Why designers decided to emphasize on the lens, highlighting it with a wide rim - the mystery, because the outstanding characteristics cannot boast the smartphone in this respect.

The center is large, but very neatly made and not staggering HTC logo.

On the left side of Desire 601, the split volume keys are located.

The right way is empty - the power / lock button by analogy with some other manufacturer smartphones is located on top. Many HTC scold for it, but I personally do not seem to be the location of the button. Unlike the absence of a third key on the front panel and unsuccessful implementation of the indicator, we will not write to the design disadvantages.

Otherwise, everything is standard: 3.5 mm connector from above, the micro-USB port is on the lower end of the device.

Assembly quality is excellent: until reading the instructions, I generally had the feeling that the device was unspeborified - the back cover to the case was so tightly adjacent. True, this is a stick about two ends: the removal of the back cover here is an extremely nontrivial process. It is possible to afford, but, for example, try to open the back cover with frozen hands. I would not advise the back cover - it is fraught with a broken phone.

In peace of calm conditions, it is enough to care enough to pry it near the Micro-USB connector, and the lid is cleaned. Under it there is a battery capacity of 2100 mAh (3.8 V, 7.98 W), a slot for a micro-SIM card and a microSD card slot.

Otherwise, I repeat, the quality of assembly and materials does not cause the slightest complaints: everything is done very well, without a single hint of the backlash, without strangers, the execution is almost better than that of the HTC One series flagships.

The smartphone looks great and comfortably lies in the hand. But with technical characteristics, everything is not so good. Let's start testing from the screen.

The proportions of the case, speakers and touch keys, the smartphone resembles HTC One.

DESIE 601 case material - polycarbonate practices. By its structure and tactile sensations, the case of Desire 601 is very similar to the ONE X housing.

Color options Desire 601: white (with silver faceplate), black and red.

In the smartphone installed boomsound stereo speakers with sound amplifiers. So he is on a par with One and One Mini will be able to work with.

The device is equipped with a standard camera, without enlarged pixels. The pixel size in the sensor is 1.4 nm instead of 2 nm in the "impropixel" chamber of senior models. But the parameters of the lens allow you to hope for photos of acceptable quality.

When the screen diagonally is 4.5 inches, the phone is somewhat inferior in size with 4.7-inch, but superior to 4.3-inch. The resolution of 960 to 540 points is unlikely to inspire technologists, but will be sufficient for a regular user with standard everyday tasks.

The device runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with the HTC Sense 5.0 branded software interface. It is present Blinkfeed and HTC Zoe.

HTC Desire 601 photos

Consider HTC Desire 601 black.

It is not clear to me why with each smartphone the difference between the one from Desire erased, taking smartphones under the general denominator. After all, once representatives of the design of Desire and One were absolutely in different categories, now ONE Mini and Desire 601 are almost identical. The main difference is the case, as well as the display and price. In the course of the review, it would be interesting for me to figure it out, whether someone is needed by One Mini with Living Desire 601. Who is with me - I ask for Cat.

Design and ergonomics

At first glance, it seems that the smartphone belongs to the One lineup, but when you take in your hands and you understand that the back cover plastic, only one option remains - Desire. Cameryodynamics, which used to be the advantage of the ONE line exclusively, now moved to this machine. Otherwise, this is all the same good desire. Strange, but at first it was possible to hear some noises, similar to interference (over time) could be heard from the conversational speaker. In addition to stereo speakers, front, as usual, there are sensors, front camera and two sensor keys.

Rear - solid softy, the exception is an additional microphone, a flash, a camera and a hefty kant around it. From below - Micro USB, from above - button lock and headphone jack. On the right - two separate volume control buttons.

Housing collapsible. By the way, it is difficult to remove the lid. Under the "hood" - a removable battery, a slot for Micro SIM and Micro SD cards. In hand, the smartphone lies perfectly due to a small width. In my test sample, there are quite different noses and squeaks, but, knowing the HTC, in the store samples all this was corrected. But about the tactile response of the keys is not sure, since in One Mini, for example, the keys were unclear.

Display

Looking at the characteristics, the first thing that comes to mind: "Probably, the display is the weakest side of this device. Partially it is. In fact, a good matrix is \u200b\u200bused here. Diagonal - 4.5 inches, resolution - QHD (960 x 540). The viewing angles are maximal and there is no color inversion. Perhaps now this is not surprised by this, but the air layer of the display is so small that the image literally literally on the surface. This makes the interaction noticeably more pleasant in comparison with other devices. Colors are a bit brighter natural.

Cameras

In the smartphone - two cameras. Front - VGA, grabs it for video calls and photos with friends, but only with good lighting. The main chamber is 5 MP. The matrix is \u200b\u200bdefinitely better than similar in Galaxy Nexus, for example. With good lighting, everything is in order, the detail decreases with insufficient, noise appear sharply. I do not know why designers have focused on the camera. Shopping the camera this device does not have.

Examples of photo and video

Specifications and software

The smartphone works on the basis of Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5. Sense 5. Shell, one of the most pleasant today, but, it seems to me, too much everything is rigorous here, so I prefer naked Android. And I am in anticipation of the fact that the Google Play will appear by the Google Experience launcher, which can be put on any smartphone in a couple of clicks. In Sense 5 HTC make focus on their services and features, such as Blinkfeed, Boomsound and Zoe. Most of our readers have long known about innovations in Sense 5, for the rest I repeat. The first "chip" - zoe, the main feature of which is the combination and editing of individual sections of the photo. It works like this: after clicking on the descent key, you will get a small roller, which consists of several photos. Thanks to this, for example, you can subsequently remove unnecessary objects from the photo or to open your eyes to a blinking person. It sounds good, but in practice I did not want to use it, since all this looks quite difficult.
The second "chip" shell is an analogue of the Flipboard from HTC called Blinkfeed. By default, Blinkfeed is installed as the main desktop, which is unlikely to be comfortable at least someone. Fortunately, you can change the table without problems, but it is impossible to remove blinkfeed. As an option - throw it away. The functionality of the service is simple - reading news and posts from social networks. You can not add your sources, you can only choose some of the available ones.

Both the third, most major and necessary, "chip" - boomsound - a set of hardware and software improvement of sound, as well as two stereo stereo speakers on the front panel.

This miracle works on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz, the video outline of the ADRENO 305, 1 GB of RAM and 8 built-in (which it would clearly be small, but the device supports microSD memory cards up to 64 GB). RAM also for all tasks and comfortable work. Similar iron and in HTC One Mini, so the performance is identical, but at the expense of the memory card 601th wins. Battery capacity - 2100 mAh, which is 300 mAh, more than in One Mini.