The Desire 816 has a large 5.5-inch display with a 1280x720 pixel resolution. The display is offers great brightness levels and viewing angles are also good
The phablet has a uni-body design and the back has a glossy-plastic finish which is prone to scratches, fingerprints and smudges
The edges have a nice rubberised finish which goes all the way to the front where the stereo speakers are housed
The power/lock button and the volume control buttons are made of metal although they are a bit flimsy
The stereo speakers have HTC's patented BoomSound technology and offer a loud and crisp volume levels
The Desire 816 comes with a 13MP camera with a BSI sensor and an LED flash
Compared to the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra, the Desire 816 feels much smaller