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HTC Desire C Price in South Africa
Buying the HTC Desire C in South Africa
No shop in South Africa that we track has listed the HTC Desire C yet, so there is no local price for it right now. Sell this phone in South Africa? List it on infozme.com for free.
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in South Africa or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in South Africa supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the HTC Desire C price in South Africa?
The HTC Desire C is not listed by shops in South Africa that we track yet, so there is no local price for it right now.
Where can I buy the HTC Desire C in South Africa?
We have not found a shop in South Africa selling the HTC Desire C yet. Phone shops in South Africa can list it on infozme.com for free.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels |
| Protection | Not specified |
| Pixel Density | Approximately 165 ppi |
Platform
| OS | Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean) unofficially |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7225A) |
| CPU | 600 MHz single-core (GSM) or 1 GHz single-core (CDMA) |
| GPU | Adreno 200 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB |
| Internal | 4 GB (user available 1 GB), 512 MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP |
| Features | Geo-tagging |
| Video | Not specified (likely VGA or 480p) |
Selfie Camera
| Single | No |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 480 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 10 min (3G) |
Body
| Dimensions | 107.2 x 60.6 x 11.95 mm (4.22 x 2.39 x 0.47 in) |
| Weight | 98 g (3.46 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM Radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Announced | May 2012 |
| Status | Released June 2012 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very compact and easy to handle
- Beats Audio enhances sound quality
- Affordable price point at launch
- Expandable storage is a plus for media
- Removable battery for easy replacement
Cons
- Low screen resolution and pixel density
- Limited internal storage (1GB user available)
- No front-facing camera
- Underpowered processor for modern apps
- Outdated Android version (4.0) with no official updates
In The Box & Warranty
- HTC Desire C Handset
- Charger
- USB Cable
- Wired Headset
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
The HTC Desire C typically came with a standard one-year manufacturer's warranty.
Questions & Answers
When was the HTC Desire C released?
The HTC Desire C was officially released in June 2012.
Does the HTC Desire C have a front camera?
No, the HTC Desire C does not feature a front-facing camera.
What operating system does the HTC Desire C run?
The HTC Desire C launched with Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, with an HTC Sense 4.0a overlay.
Is the HTC Desire C still a good phone to buy today?
No, the HTC Desire C is severely outdated and not recommended for purchase today due to its old operating system, limited hardware, and lack of modern app support.
Does the HTC Desire C support expandable storage?
Yes, the HTC Desire C supports expandable storage via a microSDHC card, up to 32 GB.
What is the screen size and resolution of the HTC Desire C?
The HTC Desire C features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.