HTC Explorer review: The start of a journey

14 December 2011
Ever since the Aria, HTC have had a petite Android on offer and the HTC Explorer is the latest in the line. With an affordable price tag, the plucky little smartphone will appeal to people looking for a compact set or users who are just about getting...

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  • AnonD-34412
  • U{F
  • 08 Jan 2012

John , 03 Jan 2012is this phone upgradable to And 4. and is it support VOIP a... moreNo this mobile is un upgradable to android 4.0(ics) since this is because of its slow procesor and its main disadvantage is not having front camera. Since the front cam is nesosory for the ics update.

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    • teju
    • uth
    • 08 Jan 2012

    what about camera clarity compared with galaxy fit

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      • John
      • 3C7
      • 03 Jan 2012

      is this phone upgradable to And 4. and is it support VOIP and sip calls .....???

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        • AnonD-35687
        • utK
        • 26 Dec 2011

        no it can't ver 4.0 as 600mz is much less for it

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          • AnonD-35508
          • vGV
          • 25 Dec 2011

          can i use for skype video call ? and how is battery backup

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            • android4
            • KRZ
            • 19 Dec 2011

            Will this phone get an Android 4.0 update??

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              • brownblood
              • PxA
              • 16 Dec 2011

              You guys should have included the LG Optimus Net as one of the Explorer's main competitors. The Net's cheaper and has a faster processor and has fixed some issues of the Optimus one. And while we're at it, please do a review on LG Optimus Net as soon as you can.

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                • AnonD-22187
                • fCx
                • 15 Dec 2011

                this is just to put down galaxy y who ever is reviweing phones doesnt understand the markets,i actually looking forward to speak with somebody from gsmarena

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                  • SGM
                  • ykn
                  • 15 Dec 2011

                  AnonD-14174, 14 Dec 2011When you reuse the text content make sure that you've updat... moreMine does have the Wi-Fi hotspot app.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • YPb
                    • 15 Dec 2011

                    Pavel, 15 Dec 2011aga,until you check the xperia mini,the same price but proc... moreboth Explorer and Xperia mini are blown away by Galaxy S which is currently freakig cheap.

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                      • Pavel
                      • kcC
                      • 15 Dec 2011

                      Sid, 14 Dec 2011Best cell phone in this rangeaga,until you check the xperia mini,the same price but processor and camera also design are so much better than this!Xperia mini RULES!

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                        • joni
                        • uE5
                        • 15 Dec 2011

                        cheap phone like this the reason why android "win" not because of android quality.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • U@V
                          • 15 Dec 2011

                          lg Optimus Net better

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                            • Sid
                            • 9CH
                            • 14 Dec 2011

                            Best cell phone in this range

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                              • AnonD-1550
                              • 3Jc
                              • 14 Dec 2011

                              Feature: 3.2mp autofocus camera
                              Disadvantage: fixed focus camera

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                                • AnonD-14174
                                • 2@X
                                • 14 Dec 2011

                                When you reuse the text content make sure that you've updated it according to the phone you are reviewing. In this case, there's no 'Skinnin' option available with Sense UI 3.5 on Explorer. Maybe it's the limitation of the phone or it's been completely removed. They have also stripped down the lockscreen customization. And there's no Wi-Fi hotspot too, at least on my unit. But you should have noticed it.