HTC Explorer
HTC Explorer

The HTC Explorer was announced in 2011, September. Released 2011, October With 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~51.9% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, 256K colors, Powered by Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 and running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 3.15 MP rear camera captured crisp photos and 480p video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2011, September. Released 2011, October
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
  • Weight: 108 g (3.81 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: TFT, 256K colors
  • Size: 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~51.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
  • CPU: 600 MHz Cortex A5
  • GPU: Adreno 200

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 512MB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 3.15 MP
  • Video: 480p

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes
  • Note: SRS surround

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 3.0, A2DP, EDR
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
  • Note: MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA player, XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player, Organizer, Voice memo, Predictive text input

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 485 h (2G) / Up to 445 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 7 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 33 min (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
  • SAR: 1.56 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 1.24 W/kg (head)     0.72 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 70 EUR

Tests

  • Display: , Contrast ratio: 755:1 (nominal)
  • Camera: , Photo
  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 79dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -82.4dB / Crosstalk -81.1dB