HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
$382Starting price · USMid-Range2021
5.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.7"
Display
48MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
18W
Charging
205g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G offers a decent display and battery life for its class, but it is hampered by slow charging and an aging software foundation. Its performance is strictly entry-level for the 5G segment, making it difficult to recommend at its original price point.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.0
Performance5.0
Battery7.0
Display6.0
Build5.0
Value4.0
Strengths
Large 5000mAh battery
90Hz refresh rate display
5G connectivity support
Expandable storage via microSD
Weaknesses
Slow 18W charging speed
Dated Android 10 software
No 3.5mm headphone jack
Mediocre chipset performance
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