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HTC Explorer

Based on 21 reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

7
Average:

11
Bad:

3

Pros

A compact handset that blends functionality with a non-threatening navigation, and at a price point that should suit someone looking to take that first plunge into smartphones...
Intuitive interface; Cute looks; Reasonably affordable; Nice battery life.

Cons

The processor is slower than other recent HTC models, web browsing on the smaller screen isn’t that impressive and the screen resolution lacks sparkle Look and Feel...
Icons are a bit small; No Gorilla Glass; Screen attracts fingerprints; Weak loudspeaker; Could have done with a faster CPU; Inbuilt file manager missing.

By CNET Australia on May 09, 2012

It's comfy in the hand and handles the basics well. The HTC Explorer certainly has a unique...

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By CIOL on March 05, 2012

HTC Explorer is a budget phone which aims at users who want Smartphone experience. It comes with all Smartphone features like 3mp camera, GPS, access to Android market, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi at a budget phone price.Build Quality, Design and DisplayHTC...

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By Tracy and Matt's Blog on March 02, 2012

WOW, here we are at the end of another review. Hard to believe really as the time really has flown by. Overall my time with the HTC Explorer has been quite a pleasant one although I wasn't blown away by the sheer quality of the phone. I was however...

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By 5FWD on March 02, 2012

The HTC Explorer is decent entry level phone that offers little in the way of standout features. Despite this it’s still a worthwhile purchase for those simply looking for a phone they use to stay in contact, but love the idea of being able to hit...

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By itreviews.com on February 29, 2012

The HTC Explorer is a little on the chunky side, but solidly built. It's quite small and not best suited to web browsing or text entry, and its camera isn't great. Still, it is attractively priced, and younger users or those who don’t need...

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By CoolSmartphone on February 15, 2012

The Explorer is a fairly diddy device. It feels almost square in the hand and is a petite 102.8mm (about 4.05″) by 57.2mm (2.25″). The screen is 3.2″ but the resolution is only 320×480. I say “only” because I’m a...

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By Expert Reviews on February 12, 2012

A pleasingly chunky smartphone, but it's not the best value budget model we've seen...

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By Trusted Reviews on January 27, 2012

If you've owned an Android phone before, the chances are that the Explorer is not really going to appeal, as its specification is too basic. However, if you're looking for handset that would serve as a sensible first dip into the world of...

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By Pocket-lint on January 26, 2012

A great little phone that will appeal to exactly the people it should; occasional users who want a smartphone for a smattering of surfing and email, but nothing...

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By Wired UK on January 17, 2012

It's not really an object of desire, but as a solidly built and well equipped introduction to smartphones, the HTC Explorer could end up on an awful lot of shopping lists this year, and rightfully so.SpecificationsSoftware : Android 2.3.5...

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