HTC launched Desire HD and Desire Z here in the Philippines

Yesterday, HTC launched two new high-end Android phones that would follow the popular HTC Desire, the Desire HD and the Desire Z. The original HTC Desire is going down in price and these two new phones will replace it as HTC’s flagship models.

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In a nutshell, the HTC Desire HD is a larger HTC Desire with its 4.3” screen and it also comes with SRS Surround audio and an 8 megapixel camera making it an ideal multimedia smartphone. The HTC Desire Z on the other hand is just like the HTC Desire but with a slideout QWERTY keyboard.

Both HTC Desires come with the new HTC Sense with some new features like camera effects, Locations for on-demand mapping without incurring mobile roaming charges, and integration with an e-book store powered by Kobo.

These HTC Desire HD will be available at the end of December with a suggested retail price of Php35,000 while the HTC Desire Z is already available and goes for Php32,000.

We’ll get review units soon so expect to hear some more of these handsets in the coming weeks. Personally, I’d go for the Desire HD since a keyboard doesn’t really appeal to me. With its humongous screen, watching videos, browsing the net and reading e-books will be a much better experience.

Read our review of the HTC Desire Z.

HTC Desire HD Specs:

Qualcomm QSD 8255, 1GHz processor
Android 2.2 Froyo with HTC Sense
ROM: 1.5GB, RAM: 768MB, microSD up to 32GB
4.3” touchscreen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution
8 megapixel camera with autofocus and 2x LED flash
720p HD video recording
SRS virtual surround sound
3G up to 14.4Mbps download
WiFi 802.11 b/g/, Bluetooth 2.1
USB and WiFi tethering
GPS
G-sensor, Digital Compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
1230 mAh Li-Polymer battery
SRP: Php35,000

HTC Desire Z Specs:

Qualcomm MSM 7230, 800MHz
Android 2.2 Froyo with HTC Sense
ROM: 1.5GB, RAM: 512MB, microSD up to 32GB
3.7” touchscreen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution
Z-slider QWERTY keyboard
5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash
720p HD video recording
SRS virtual surround sound
3G up to 14.4Mbps download
WiFi 802.11 b/g/, Bluetooth 2.1
Internet sharing through USB
GPS
G-sensor, Digital Compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
1300 mAh Li-Polymer battery
SRP: Php32,000

8 Comments

Westley says:
December 12, 2010 at 5:49 pm

I’m loving the 4.3″ display on my 3 days old HTC Desire HD, in addition to the fast processor speed that shows no signs of lag. I’ve not figured out the navigation maps that is store in the phone (I saw that south east asia package includes Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore) and if it is free, that would definitely savings in the possible roaming charges to check out the maps when in neighboring countries.

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- Calvin says:
  December 12, 2010 at 8:53 pm
  
  they’re just maps and doesn’t have navigation routes. at least for manila there’s none.
  
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- Ppj says:
  December 14, 2010 at 6:41 pm
  
  Where didja get ur unit if you dont mind me asking. 
  
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Luther says:
February 11, 2011 at 5:32 pm

Hi, price for the DHD is now affordable…

check http://www.dckmobilegadgets.com

HTC Desire HD is at P26,500 (cash)

:p

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- Luther says:
  February 27, 2011 at 12:08 am
  
  Updated price for Desire HD is P25,700
  
  ^_^ Google us out, DCK Mobile Gadgets
  
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Nora Men says:
March 29, 2013 at 4:37 pm

I still own the DHD and really love that phone Any1 else still using it or am i the only one left :S Jokes aside, back then this article reminded to buy this phone !!

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Aaron says:
May 16, 2013 at 2:03 am

When can I buy HTC DESIRE HD HOUSING?
I know you will help me.

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Kobe says:
May 16, 2013 at 2:06 am

Where can I buy HTC DESIRE HD HOUSING?
I hope you you can help me. Thanks in advance

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