| Hardware and OS | HTC Desire U | |
| Operating system | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | |
| Processor | 1.0 GHz | |
| Internal memory | 4 GB, 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | HTC Desire U | other phones |
| Type | Super LCD | |
| Size | 4" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 61.7% | |
| Display area | 45.5 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 5:3 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 233 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | HTC Desire U | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | No | |
| NFC | Optional | |
| Speed | HSPA | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | HTC Desire U | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | w480p@30fps | |
| Multimedia | HTC Desire U | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Design | HTC Desire U | other phones |
| Colors | White, Black, Orange | |
| Dimensions | 118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 114 g | |
| Battery | HTC Desire U | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1650 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Other | HTC Desire U | other phones |
| SAR | SAR - 1.31 W/kg (head), 0.96 W/kg (body) | |
| Release date | 2013, January | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |
