HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
$382Mid-Range2021
5.5
Overall Score
within Mid-Range
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build and value. Scores are rated within the phone's tier.
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6.7"
Display
48MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
18W
Charging
205g
Weight
Why the Desire 21 Pro 5G
Mid-RangeThe HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G offers a decent display and battery life for its class, but it is hampered by slow charging and an aging software foundation. Its performance is strictly entry-level for the 5G segment, making it difficult to recommend at its original price point.
Hardware quality by category
The overall score is the average of these six components, rated within the phone's tier.
Camera5.0
Performance5.0
Battery7.0
Display6.0
Build5.0
Value4.0
Strengths
Large 5000mAh battery
90Hz refresh rate display
5G connectivity support
Expandable storage via microSD
Weaknesses
Slow 18W charging speed
Dated Android 10 software
No 3.5mm headphone jack
Mediocre chipset performance
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G full specifications
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