With the Desire 820, HTC introduces the more powerful successor to the Desire 816. Although equipped with a 64-bit capable Snapdragon 615 processor, the smartphone still runs the older Google Android 4.4.4 KitKat and features a slimmer build as well as a lower price price point.

Powerful 64-bit CPU; Good graphics processor; Very good WLAN reception; Storage expandable; Low radiation levels; With its sleek curves and the contrasty display; the Desire 820 is certainly an appealing smartphone

Touchscreen only recognizes two simultaneous inputs; No wireless display; No ac WiFi; Wireless Display support and ac WLAN would be nice

The Desire HTC 820 shows that mid-range smartphones can be impressive without taking themselves too seriously - at least that's what I've taken from a first impression. A young generation of smartphone users, which is less concerned with "business" and more about fun and lifestyle, should find this...

We're waiting for an official UK price but we can predict the Desire 820 will cost around £300 and that's pretty good for a nice looking albeit plastic smartphone with a 13Mp rear camera and a 64-bit Octa-core processor ready for Android L. Look out for a full review soon.