HTC has always been distinguished by bold design decisions, and the Desire 628, which debuted in Russia, was no exception. The device will clearly appeal to lovers of bright and flashy devices, but after the “clothes” it’s always the turn of the “brains”, and in this regard the smartphone may disappoint some.
Appearance and ergonomics
Desire 628 is sold in Russia in two versions: with a dark blue matte back, black front panel and pink frame, or with a white glossy cover, white front and blue frame. I got my hands on the first version with a more pronounced play on contrast.
The combination of colors is extremely non-standard, which strikingly distinguishes the device from its competitors. Passing by a shop window, the eye sometimes catches precisely this design.
The front panel, like the reverse side of a coin, no longer evokes delight, which is due to the very wide frames, especially at the top and bottom. Desire 628 is a real giant among owners of 5-inch screens. A comparison of dimensions with some other devices is presented in the table below.
Comparison of HTC Desire 628 with competitors
Also worth mentioning are the two front-facing speakers. If anyone was hoping for high-quality stereo sound, I hasten to disappoint you - the top one is intended only for conversational communications, but only the bottom one is for music.
There are no special complaints about the sound quality, although there are no BoomSound - This mode is only available with headphones, but don't expect anything special from it either.
In general, the body is visually quite thin and well assembled, the camera does not protrude. The only weak point in terms of design can be the cover that hides the SIM card trays and microSD memory. It does not look very reliable and may become loose over time.
One more point - soiling of matte surface, which in itself sounds strange, because it’s usually the gloss that’s to blame. Nevertheless, the socket gets dirty quite quickly and it is not easy to erase fingerprints.
Screen
The 5-inch screen has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels and a Super LCD2 matrix without an air gap. Everything is excellent with color rendition, the shades are natural without any bias towards cold or warm. If necessary, you can always tweak this in the settings.
There is a good oleophobic coating, however, it is only on the main part of the glass, and the inserts in the speaker area do not have it. As a result, fingerprints are more visible on them.
This display is not so good at viewing angles - the picture may turn purple or yellow. This is noticeable only in a few positions at an acute angle, so in everyday use it will not be a big problem.
Performance
Inside, it is powered by a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek MT6753 chipset clocked at 1.5GHz. ARM Mali-T720 is used for graphics. The amount of RAM was 2 GB. This is a standard set for the modern average peasant, providing a good level of performance.
Desire 628 can handle modern games on average, and Action games like Asphalt, 8 on maximum settings . The case does not heat up significantly.
The benchmark results are as expected. For example, in AnTuTu it is almost 36,000 points, and in Geekbench - 616 and 2,536 in single-core and multi-core tests. In other words, there is no talk of records in their class, but there is also no loss in parrots.
System
The device runs on outdated Android 5.1 Lollipop, supplemented with the proprietary Sense shell. The latter has always been one of the main advantages of HTC devices. You could even say that it was this, together with the design of smartphones, that has always attracted fans of the brand, but in the case of Desire 628 it will not be possible to count the interface as a plus. The reason is simple - slowdowns. “They didn’t finish it” precisely in software terms, since the performance of the hardware is more than enough for simple smooth operation of the system.
As for the appearance of the shell itself Sense - here is the seventh version, which after "bare" Android on Nexus and Flyme on Meizu it seems quite complicated. All manufacturers in Lately strive to simplify and “unload” software interfaces, HTC does this too, but extremely slowly and, it seems, reluctantly.
The clean visual style of the main screen is clearly at odds with the design of the notification shade and desktop customization menu or application list. This is not to mention extremely inconvenient multitasking mode with a grid of thumbnails of active processes. All these elements are tied together only by accent colors, which are selected in the personalization settings. By the way, there you can also download new themes that change the appearance of widgets and icons.
There is also an experimental Freestyle, which turns desktops into a chaotic still life with clickable objects. It looks unusual, but is completely uncomfortable. I vaguely imagine a person who would switch to this. Apparently, it was made for artists who “see this way.”
Otherwise, everything is usual for Sense - Blinkfeed, Zoe video editor, “In the car” mode, various informers, the full set remain in place Google services, including Photos, and an HTC Dot View customizer with spot themes for cases.
Cameras
Desire 628 received a 13-megapixel main camera with f/2.0 aperture, autofocus and LED flash. Shooting during the day in natural light conditions is definitely pleasing - you get fairly clear pictures with rich colors, correct white balance and optimal temperature.
Also The camera does a great job with macro mode. Focusing, although slow, but with steady hands and the right lighting, you can get very high-quality shots.
At dusk and at night, sharpness suffers greatly, but in general, even in such conditions, the sensor does not sin with color reproduction and thinks quite quickly. If necessary, you can set an ISO limit, this will help save the frame.
The selfie camera is quite ordinary. It won’t surprise you with a wide angle, but it does have auto-retouching and some manual settings.
Autonomy
The declared battery capacity did not bode well. 2,200 mAh for such a shovel (remember the dimensions) is extremely small. No amount of optimization of energy consumption will refute this fact. In this case, Desire 628 lives much less than many of its analogues.
If you actively use social networks and instant messengers, do not forget to carry a charger with you at all times; you may need it after lunch. If you are an amateur mobile games or watch videos often, this smartphone is not a survivor at all - 2 hours of work is unlikely to suit anyone.
Summary
Bright and contrasting colors, unusual materials, original design solutions - all this set HTC devices apart from many competitors. Sometimes you want to praise the Taiwanese for such delights and experiments, but often behind all these “clothes” there is a very ambiguous product that has to be seen off “in the mind.” Desire 628 leaves a pleasant first impression, but upon closer examination, users may be disappointed - the shell slows down, the balance of characteristics is clearly lost, and the price of 15-16 thousand rubles is clearly not suitable for it. Moreover, it is the price in this case that makes you take a closer look at competitors.
You can buy a single-SIM HTC Desire 628 in the HTC‑Online brand store or in the Beeline network of communication stores. Only the Dual SIM version is available at other points of sale.
pros:
- stylish design;
- not a bad camera.
Minuses:
- wide frames;
- short autonomy;
- outdated OS with a sluggish shell;
- overcharge.
Competitors:
- Meizu M3s Mini: with smaller dimensions, it has a 3,020 mAh battery, has a metal body, two slots for SIM cards, a fingerprint scanner, and in a version with similar amounts of memory costs only 12,000 rubles.
- Huawei Honor 5C: again, a metal case, support for two SIM cards, a screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and Android 6.0 - all this for the same 15,000 rubles;
- Lenovo Moto G: also stands out for its original design, good camera, waterproofness and almost clean Android version, although not the freshest. It is inferior in memory capacity, but costs the same 15,000 rubles.
HTC Desire 628 specifications:
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop + Sense 7.0;
- screen: 5”, 1280x720 pixels, IPS matrix (Super LCD2);
- processor: MediaTek MT6753, 8 cores (Cortex A53 1.3 GHz);
- RAM: 2 GB;
- memory: 16 GB + microSD slot;
- modules: 4G (LTE Cat.4), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, GLONASS;
- cameras: 13 MP main with autofocus, f/2.0 aperture and LED flash + 5 MP front;
- battery: 2,200 mAh;
- dimensions: 146.9x70.9x8.19 mm;
- weight: 142 grams.
Smartphones today have become something commonplace for many people, which surprises few people. They may belong to different categories - entry-level, mid-level or top-level, and have different prices, but it makes no sense to downplay their role in making the user’s life easier. They have truly become an integral part of any person's life. And today in our review we will talk about the product of the Taiwanese company HTC - HTC Desire 628. But before talking about this model, let's first say a few words about the manufacturing company of this phone.
HTC was founded in Taiwan in 1997 by three people - Peter Chou, Sher Wang and HTC Cho. Her main area of work at that time was the development of personal pocket computers, as well as laptops. At first the company focused on the production of communicators based on Windows Mobile CE, but after a while it refocused on producing devices based on . The company's turnover is about 10 billion dollars, and it is today considered one of the most technologically advanced companies in Asia. In total, the company employs just over 17 thousand employees. Also, the company has a lot of subsidiaries that work in some narrow areas of development mobile devices. Among them are S3 Graphics, Zoodles, Dashwire, Saffron Digital and so on.
True, in recent years the company’s business has been rather mediocre, and it has somewhat lost its leading position relative to such brands as Samsung and Apple. The reason for this was the pricing policy of HTC, which sells smartphones at slightly inflated prices. In addition, now the segment budget models it has decreased significantly, and the company is more focused on medium and high price segments market. True, over the past year the situation has begun to improve and HTC has finally begun to reach its pre-crisis level of development. In general, the situation in the company can be described as good.
Appearance
If we talk about the appearance of HTC Desire 628 Dual Sim, then he looks a little unusual. The fact is that the side edges are designed a little unusually, given the rectangular shape of the case with sloping corners. It’s interesting that the back side very smoothly transitions into the sides, as if forming a smooth flow. The smartphone body is made of durable, high-quality plastic. The dimensions of the device are 147 by 71 by 8 mm. Its weight is 142 grams.
Separately, it should be said about the color scheme. There are two types of smartphones. The first one has white front and back, which harmonize perfectly with the blue side edges. And the second model is a combination of black and red colors and looks no less impressive.
The front panel of HTC Desire 628 LTE is completely protected by glass, the manufacturer of which is unknown. It perfectly protects against scratches. Also, the smartphone received an oleophobic coating of rather mediocre quality, although the finger glides over it quite easily.
The thin frame is made of plastic and is matte. The side edges are made semi-glossy. Unfortunately, they leave fingerprints on them, which will be quite noticeable. The speaker is also painted in the color of the sides speakerphone, main camera frame, as well as a voice speaker. The build of this phone can be generally described as mediocre - its lower part actively crunches from time to time. Although the design can be called interesting.
On top of the front panel there is a selfie camera, indicator of missed calls and battery charge, proximity and lighting sensors, as well as a speech speaker. At the bottom of the HTC Desire 628 LTE there is a speakerphone and a main microphone. And at the bottom there is a 3.5 mm headphone output, as well as a Micro-USB connector. On the right side there is a volume rocker, as well as a key to turn the phone on and off. On the left side there is a large plastic blind, under which there are slots for Nano-Sim, as well as a MicroSD memory card. On the back panel there is a microphone, a camera eye, and a flash. Also included with the smartphone network adapter and a USB cable.
About the display
HTCDesire 628 DualSim uses a 5-inch diagonal screen, which is made using IPS technology. It is capacitive and has a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, that is, HD. The aspect ratio here is widescreen - 16 by 9, and the pixel density is 293 ppi. Also, when creating the screen, no air gap was used. The physical size of the screen is 62 millimeters by 100. The frame size at the top is 16 millimeters, at the bottom - 19, and on the left and right - 4.5 millimeters. Also, there is an anti-reflective coating.
If you look at the HTC Desire 628 LTE from angles, it leans heavily into yellow and purple shades. Its brightness can be called low, but at the same time its advantage is very accurate color reproduction. The automatic brightness function here works, to put it mildly, so-so - the sensor makes mistakes every now and then, and the brightness reserve cannot be called quite large.
Specifications
The next part of our review is the technical specifications. The heart of the smartphone we are considering is an 8-core processor from Mediatek, model MT6753. It is 64-bit and built on ARM Cortex-A53 cores with a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz. As GPU The Mali-T720 chip is installed here. It should be said that the body of the device does not heat up even under heavy loads and its power is sufficient to satisfy the user’s needs.
HTC Desire 628 LTE has 2 gigabytes installed random access memory. There is a 16 gigabyte drive installed here, of which about 10 gigabytes are available to the user. It is known that the write speed here is 162 megabytes per second, and the write speed is 38 megabytes per second. Also, there is support for MicroSD cards up to 2 terabytes.
There is also an older model - it has three gigabytes of RAM. and 32 gigabytes of physical memory. HTC Desire 628 Dual Sim is running the system Google Android 5.1 Lollipop. It is unlikely that the specified phone will receive a firmware update to version 6.0.
If we talk about the characteristics of multimedia, then the standard one for HTC is installed here music player. It is simple and there are no sound settings in it. But there is the HTC Boomsound system. If you activate it, the sound in the headphones becomes louder and deeper. True, it seems more like all this is just a marketing ploy and nothing more, and an ordinary software enhancer that can simply be downloaded from GooglePlay.
The sound is loud through the speaker although of rather average quality. Also, this desire model has an FM radio.
If speak about camera characteristics, then this model has 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel cameras. The first has an aperture value of F2.0, and the second - F2.4. Also, there is one LED flash.
If we talk about the main one, then it has automatic focus, face detection and image enhancement functions. Also, there is georeferencing of photos, HDR mode, panoramic mode, as well as a quick shooting mode that allows you to take up to six frames per second. An interesting feature will be the VideoPic function, the essence of which is the ability to create a two-megapixel photo while recording video files in FullHD format. In addition, there is a shutter release function using the volume key, which is very convenient.
What shakes the front camera, then it also received various functions - creating an automatic selfie (freeze-selfie, smile-selfie), has face recognition, as well as geo-referencing of photos. In addition, here you can even take a selfie using voice command, and set a timer with a delay of up to 10 seconds. There is a function for quick makeup, as well as a touch photo. In this case, the shutter is also released using the volume key, if necessary. In addition, this camera can record video in FullHD format at 30 frames per second.
During the day, the smartphone in question takes photographs very well, approximately at the level of competitors: the white balance can be described as quite accurate, and the shades are very natural. Also, details are on high level, although the image is blurred in the corners. Sharpness can also be described as high.
But macro photography is not so good, as it may seem at first glance. If the lighting level drops, the camera still behaves well: little noise is generated, the picture still remains clean with good detail. If we talk about video files, videos are recorded in FullHD resolution at 30 FPS in any lighting. By the way, the front camera also takes pictures with the same parameters.
About wireless interfaces
The next part of our review is the characteristics of wireless interfaces. The device supports operation in 2G\3G networks, as well as in a number of 4G network bands. Both SIM card slots in the device support 4G.
There is no NFC chip here. But there is, like any other phone, support for systems and GLONASS. The speed of identifying satellites cannot be called fast, but the sensitivity is really high. Also, the model has Wi-Fi module, which supports all major protocols - b\g\n in the 2.4 GHz band. In addition, there is a Bluetooth module version 4.1, as well as USB 2.0, which, unfortunately, does not support OTG. The phone also contains several types of sensors: acceleration, light and proximity.
Now let's move on to the description of the battery and its characteristics. A non-removable lithium ion battery, which has a capacity of 2200 mAh. In digital terms, this is an extremely small capacity.
IN normal mode the smartphone was able to live for about 10 hours with Wi-Fi turned on, calls, using LTE and the fact that the screen was backlit for about two hours. But with active use of games, the performance of the smartphone decreases significantly - the battery runs out after about an hour and a half of active play. The smartphone can play video files in HD mode for about five hours, which is also not much.
The PCMark test showed extremely weak results for the smartphone - only 6 hours 31 minutes. True, according to the manufacturer, there is an energy-saving mode, the effectiveness of which, to put it mildly, is questionable. Also, there is a mode of so-called “extreme” energy saving, as well as accelerated charging.
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As a conclusion
It should be said that HTC Desire 628 was created as an interesting and promising solution for young people: the phone has a bright appearance, he is cute and recognizable. True, then his features somehow end, since if we take away all of the above, then today we were looking at a typical average peasant who, on the whole, does not have anything special that would be worth talking about openly. In fact, in general, apart from the design, there is not even anything to grab onto: the screen is simple and does not stand out in any way, the battery is generally weak, the cameras are ordinary and, in general, do not have any special advantages, the interface can slow down due to poorly optimized firmware, old version operating system, a small amount of RAM.
Without much public outcry, NTS recently introduced a mid-range smartphone HTC Desire 628, thereby enriching the already familiar Desire line. Music lovers will be pleased to be able to work with the BoomSound profile and see the signature dual speakers on the front panel, and conversation lovers will appreciate the presence of a pair of SIM card slots. The software base of the device is Android 5.1 Lollipop with its own Sense UI interface.
About appearance
Externally, the device reflects the general concept of the series: we have a high-quality polycarbonate body with contrasting inserts, which makes the phone recognizable. The glass panel smoothly transforms into side edges. Domestic users have the honor of receiving the device in white and blue casing. The first option provides a glossy finish, and the second – matte. The outlines of the model can be traced to the lines and shape of the recently released HTC Desire 830.
Hardware set
The newcomer got a 5-inch HD screen with a resolution of 1280x720p and a 64-bit eight-core MediaTek MT6753 chipset on a single chip with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz. The Mali-T720 accelerator is responsible for the quality of graphics rendering. As a representative of mid-budget people, 3 GB of RAM is very good, and taking into account 32 GB of permanent memory, it’s simply wonderful, not to mention the potential storage reserve via microSD up to 2 TB.
Photos and other options
We have two cameras with 28 mm optics ready to create high quality video. Front-camera XTS Desire 628 wide-angle with a resolution of 5 megapixels, while the rear photo module with a BSI sensor and LED flash is somewhat more powerful - 13 megapixels.
Among the useful points, we note the presence of an FM receiver, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and a noise reduction system formed by two microphones. The Voice Selfie option will allow you to take self-portraits without touching the screen, while Quick Makeup will allow you to even out the skin tone in the image and evaluate the results before shooting.
The battery capacity is 2200 mAh, which at first glance is quite modest if you do not take into account the availability of energy saving functions. You can replenish energy losses in the accelerated charging mode.
For whom?
A discreet but noticeable device will certainly appeal to the younger generation of users who are able to appreciate the superiority of good speed and sound.
On the Russian market, a smartphone is valued at approximately 18 thousand rubles.
HTC Desire 628 stylish smartphone in a bright two-color housing and powerful technical characteristics. The new product runs on the Android operating system and a powerful eight-core processor with a frequency of 1300 MHz. Eichtisi Desire 628 supports 4G-LTE networks and provides high-speed Internet on the phone, download speeds reach up to 150 Mbit/s, and upload speeds reach up to 50 Mbit/s.
Basic characteristics HTC Desire 628: 1 Nano-SIM format SIM card, 5-inch diagonal HD screen, powerful 8-core processor with a frequency of 1300 MHz, operating Android system 5.1 with proprietary interface HTC Sense, 2200 mAh battery with energy-saving and maximum energy-saving modes, main 13 MP camera, GPS navigation, 16 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM.
Powerful 13 MP camera Eichtisi Desiree 628 with numerous settings and functions capable of taking photos and videos High Quality. Desire 628 is also equipped with a front 5 MP camera for selfies and video calls. Great pictures with the auto-selfie function, you just need to smile at the camera and the smartphone will take a photo of you, in addition there is a voice selfie, a touch shooting mode, a self-portrait timer, face recognition, video recording in Full HD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and much more.
A powerful processor and 2 GB of RAM should be enough to open Android applications and games on the HTC Desire 628 without freezing or stuttering. The smartphone received 16 GB of internal memory, expandable up to 2 TB.
Large 5" HD Screen Eichtisi Desire 628 With excellent image quality, it is perfect for watching movies, photos, Internet pages or reading books. Thanks to support for 4G LTE Cat 4, you can watch online video in HD quality directly from the Internet without waiting for additional downloads. Use your phone like a real navigator, Desire 628 supports GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS, and big screen provides comfort when searching for the desired objects on the map and navigating the route to the specified destination.
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All characteristics of HTC Desire 628. HTC Desire 628 features.
- Number of SIM cards: 1 SIM card
- SIM card type: Nano-SIM/ support 3G, 4G-LTE
- Software: Android 5.1 with proprietary HTC Sense interface
- Processor: 8-core 1.3 GHz / MediaTek MT6753
- Video processor: Mali-T720
- Display: 5.0 inches / 1280 x 720 pixels / HD / Super LCD / 294 pixels per inch
- Machine. screen rotation: supports
- Camera: 13 MP / BSI sensor / LED flash / autofocus / continuous shooting
- Add. camera: 5 MP / BSI sensor / voice selfie
- Video camera: recording video from camera with Full HD 1080p resolution
- Battery capacity: 2200 mAh / power saving and maximum power saving mode
- Talk time:
- Waiting time:
- Internet browsing time on Wi-Fi networks:
- HD video playback time:
- Music playing time:
- Built-in memory: 16 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- Memory card: microSD up to 2 TB
- Bluetooth: 4.1
- Wi-Fi: yes
- NFC: yes
- Headphone jack: 3.5 mm.
- Micro-USB port: yes
- 3G: supports
- 4G LTE: Supports Cat 4 LTE/download up to 150Mbps, upload up to 50Mbps
- Navigation: GPS/ A-GPS/ GLONASS
- Sensors: accelerometer/light/proximity
- Music player: yes / stereo speakers
- Voice control: yes
- Flashlight function: yes
- Dimensions: (H.W.T) 146.9 x 70.9 x 8.19 mm.
- Weight: 142 grams.
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