HTC HD2 Smartphone Review

HTC HD2 Smartphone Review

This is one of my first reviews, written using the HTC HD2 smartphone in 2010, and it features travel pictures from around Southeast Asia. I have been using smartphones since the early era of the iPhone, which was introduced in June 2007. A good buddy of mine sent me the first batch when it was launched.

Since then, I have been reviewing smartphones on my travel and lifestyle blog, not as a job but as a passion for sharing my smartphone photography experiences.

I visited Singapore in June 2010 for a special media event launching Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Singapore, so I managed to take some pictures from my room with the HTC HD2 Smartphone.

In the last three months of April, May, and June 2010, I visited Shanghai, Vietnam, Penang, and Sabah, Borneo, bringing along my HTC HD2 to test the phone and camera for travel purposes.

Below are some pictures of the HTC Smartphone, which runs on Windows. Please note that no Photoshop was used, and only the original images were resized for this article.

The photos above were captured using the HTC HD2 between April and June 1st, 2010. At the time, the phone ran on a Windows Mobile operating system—one of the last few flagships to do so before Android and iOS began dominating the market. Despite its limitations by today’s standards, the HTC HD2 was considered cutting-edge and played a pivotal role in my early experimentation with mobile photography.

By 2010, smartphones were already gaining popularity worldwide, offering users the convenience of communication, media, and photography all in one device. For someone like me, constantly on the move and always looking to document places and moments, the idea of a pocket-sized device capable of taking decent photos was both exciting and practical. I was genuinely curious to see how this new wave of mobile technology could complement my photography work, especially during my travels.

One of the standout features of the HTC HD2 was its massive 4.3-inch screen—an extensive display at the time. This made composing, reviewing, and editing images much easier compared to older mobile devices. The interface was relatively simple to navigate, and while the touch response wasn’t perfect, it was smooth enough to work with during day-to-day use.

In terms of photography, the 5-megapixel rear camera came with a few built-in features that allowed some creative flexibility. The dual-LED flash was surprisingly powerful and helped in low-light situations, which I found particularly useful during evening walks or dimly lit indoor settings. While image quality couldn’t compete with dedicated cameras, it was impressive for a smartphone in that era and more than sufficient for social media and blogging purposes.

Battery life was pretty average, comparable to that of most touchscreen phones at the time, and could last approximately a day with moderate use. One practical aspect I appreciated, especially as a frequent traveller, was the ease of accessing the SIM card slot—something often overlooked but extremely helpful when switching networks on the go.

Looking back, the HTC HD2 marked the beginning of my journey into mobile photography. It offered a glimpse of what smartphones were capable of and laid the foundation for the sophisticated camera phones we now use today. I eagerly looked forward to what the next generation of devices would bring—and over time, smartphone photography has only continued to exceed expectations.

For more information about the HTC HD2, please visit the official HTC website. The company’s regional office is based in Singapore, as there is no dedicated HTC office in Malaysia.

If you’re interested in more smartphone reviews from Malaysia, feel free to check out my other posts—I’ve reviewed several models across various brands over the years.

I consider the HTC HD2 to be one of the best camera phones I’ve used in a long time. It delivered a smooth, hassle-free experience throughout my travels. Thanks for reading—I hope you enjoyed my HTC HD2 Smartphone review.