HTC's Hot Deal Is a Discounted Desire 626

This mid-range handset from HTC borrows from the company's high-end designs and repackages them in a more affordable piece of hardware. With Android and Sense aboard, owners have plenty of options to make the Desire 626 their own.

HTC today announced several new additions to its Desire line of mid-range Android handsets. These devices tout style and affordability with a middling set of specs.

Jul 15, 2015
HTC today revealed a new family of Desire handsets. The 626 series (pictured) and 526/520 series share many features, though the former is a bit more mid-range and the latter is decidedly entry-level.

Sep 29, 2015
HTC executive Jason Makenzie today said the company plans to start updating its smartphones to Android 6.0 Marshmallow before the end of the year. The One M9 and One M8 will be first to see the update, which will begin to arrive in December.

Aug 12, 2015
Verizon Wireless today said the HTC Desire 526 and Desire 626 will reach its store shelves in the near future. The 526, which has a 4.7-inch qHD display and an 8-megapixel camera, will be available online and in stores starting Aug.

5" display   HD+ resolution
Snapdragon 210 processor   1.5 GB RAM
2,000 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

5" display   HD+ resolution
Snapdragon 210 processor   1.5 GB RAM
2,000 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC