HTC Desire 820 sets benchmark for mid-range smartphones

HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has announced the HTC Desire 820, the successor to the HTC Desire 816.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, with integrated 4G LTE Cat 4 connectivity and 64-bit, multi-core CPU, this new addition to the HTC Desire family delivers content on-the-go at "exceptional speeds and with stunning clarity" on its 5.5-inch high definition (HD) screen. Sporting a premium imaging experience and powerful HTC BoomSound, the HTC Desire 820 is claimed to set a new benchmark for mid-range smart phones.
“Our new HTC Desire model gives entertainment lovers exactly what they are looking for — a powerful, fast, stylish smartphone that delivers their favorite content on a big screen at a competitive price,” said Peter Chou, HTC Corporation. “With the HTC Desire 820, we’ve combined the most advanced technology with the best possible entertainment experience and bold, distinctive design, to deliver a handset that is both desirable and affordable.”
For high quality selfies, the HTC Desire 820 features an 8MP front-facing camera, delivering impressive solo poses and effortless group shots. Enhancing the imaging experience, it also offers software that allows merger of the features with those of a friend or celebrity for a completely original look, real time Live Makeup, which allows to preview the image and set the desired level of skin smoothing before the image is captured and Photo Booth, where one can capture several moments in a single image.
Offering high-performance imaging, the phone’s rear camera, with f/2.2 aperture and a 13MP BSI sensor, captures incredible quality images in both daylight and low light, "so your photos will be bursting with detail even as the sun goes down. If photography isn’t your strength, press and hold the shutter for rapid-fire and continuous shooting — ideal for capturing fast moving objects or for selecting your best image at a later date."