Design
The design of the handset is inline with the signature design of the entire Desire series, however, this handset is missing the dual-tone colour combination. On the other hand, the device looks quite elegant with contrasting matte and glossy finish on rear and the front panel, respectively.
Display
HTC understands that most smartphone users tend to use their handsets primarily for multimedia watching and hence equipped the new handset with a 5.5-inch display. The display of the handset offers a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, which means users can enjoy HD quality visuals on this handset.
User Experience
Considering that HTC Desire 728G is a new age handset, It comes with the last generation Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system out of the box. Moreover, the whole user experience offered by the handset is further enhanced by the Sense 7 user interface from the brand and Blinkfeed that organises all of user’s social media feed and other information on a single page.
Performance and Battery Life
For a commendable performance, the Taiwanese handset maker has equipped the Desire 728G with a powerful Octa-core processor that has been clocked at 1.3 GHz. The processor of the handset has 1.5 GB of RAM at its disposal for an enhanced performance delivery. This handset is powered by a 2800 mAh battery that lasts a day on normal usage.
Camera Technology
Coming to the imaging aspect, HTC has equipped the new handset with a powerful 13 Megapixels snapper on the rear panel, which is ideal for routine photography. The front panel of the handset flaunts a decent 5 Megapixels shooter.
Connectivity
For a superfast Internet connectivity, HTC Desire 728G smartphone comes with Dual-SIM connectivity and support for 3G bandwidth. Other features on the handset include Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, microUSB and GPS for enhanced connectivity.
Verdict
HTC has managed to launch an ideal mid-range smartphone in form of Desire 728G, which is an ideal handset for those who are looking for a value for money device. This handset is one of the better options out there for price conscious Indian consumers.