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HTC Titan review

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7.7/10
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The HTC Titan currently has an Informr score of 7.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 24 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Windows Phone
Operating system
Operating system
Windows Phone
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
4.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.7"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1600 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

They’ve made their statement. And it couldn’t have been bigger that the HTC Titan. The phone’s size is not all politics by the way. HTC must’ve felt they needed something in the same category as the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy Note. They wanted their Windows Phone fla...

- GSMArena Team, GSMArena
Recombu
Recombu

The Titan is yet another solid-looking and respectable device from HTC. As ever, design and build quality are at the forefront of things here but it’s not all about exteriors; this is a phone that shows off Windows Phone 7 and Mango effortlessly. You get a healthy amount of internal storage and acce...

- Thomas Newton, Recombu
Fudzilla
Fudzilla

The Titan is one of HTC’s first smartphones with Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango” OS. We’re talking about high end smartphone that offers many advanced features. HTC’s Titan sports a big screen which allowed for a good Mango experience, and overal good user experience. Both the Titan and Radar share the sa...

- Sanjin Rados, Fudzilla
What Mobile
What Mobile

If you can look past the lack of quality apps on the Marketplace, there’s a lot to love about the user-friendly Windows Phone. With the Android-powered, similarly sized HTC Sensation XL on the way, you don’t exactly need to but this is a phone for those who demand size, power and style over everythi...

- What Mobile, What Mobile
Ars Technica
Ars Technica

We still have issues with the operating system itself—for instance, shoving Bing in front of your face, which we found often came up with inferior results for those on mobile phones. For instance, if we look for videos on Android or iOS, the results are primarily from YouTube, which has mobile...

- Casey Johnston, Ars Technica


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HTC backs up the Titan with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Titan has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact HTC support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find HTC's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
4.7"

The HTC Titan's screen size is 4.7 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
1600mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1600 mAh battery. HTC's performance ratings are 15 days standby time, 710 minutes.

HTC Titan Specs

Overview
Release Date December 31, 2011
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 1.16 W/kg
Body: 0.92 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EDGE, HSDPA 14.4, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot No
Expansion Slot Info
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Geotagging
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
1.3 megapixels
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 4.7 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, Multi-touch
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1600 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 710 minutes
Standby Time Up to 15 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Carbon Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 13.2 x 7.1 x 1.0 cm (5.2 x 2.8 x 0.4 in)
Weight 160 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, MSN, Windows Live
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: OTA
TV Out Info: HDMI
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, M4A
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM/RDS)
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Weather, Stocks, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): HTC Eternity, HTC Bunyip
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