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HTC Explorer

HTC Explorer
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  • Released 2011, October
    108g, 12.9mm thickness
    Android 2.3, Sense UI 3.5
    512MB 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
  • 0.1% 8,029,834 hits
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  • 3.2"
    320x480 pixels
  • 3MP
    480p
  • 512MB RAM
    Snapdragon S1
  • 1230mAh
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Also known as HTC Pico

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
Launch Announced 2011, September. Released 2011, October
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
Weight 108 g (3.81 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~51.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU 600 MHz Cortex A5
GPU Adreno 200
Memory Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 512MB 512MB RAM
Main Camera Single 3.15 MP
Video 480p
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 SRS surround
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
 MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA player
XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player
Organizer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
Battery Type Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 485 h (2G) / Up to 445 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 7 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 33 min (3G)
Misc Colors Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
SAR 1.56 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 1.24 W/kg (head)     0.72 W/kg (body)    
Price About 70 EUR
Our Tests Display Contrast ratio: 755:1 (nominal)
Camera Photo
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 79dB
Audio quality Noise -82.4dB / Crosstalk -81.1dB

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HTC Explorer review: The start of a journey

HTC Explorer review: The start of a journey

Ever since the Aria, HTC have had a petite Android on offer and the HTC Explorer is the latest in the line. With an affordable price tag, the plucky little smartphone will appeal to people...

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HTC Explorer - user opinions and reviews

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  • penny1999
  • D2p
  • 30 Apr 2025

The HTC Explorer is a relatively older device. It had a compact and user-friendly design, which was appealing for those who preferred a smaller phone. Its performance was decent for its time, but compared to modern smartphones, it's definitely l...

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  • Madhu
  • P5m
  • 09 Nov 2024

Iwant htc explorer

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  • noone
  • NcD
  • 07 Jun 2024

this phone is a tough phone im still using it till today working good of course it dosent support now any apps but he does the important tasks wich is calling and recieving phone calls messages and the wierd he still working with the original b...

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