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HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
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HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G

Released: 2021, January 13Price: About 350 EURStatus: Available. Released 2021, January 21

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
GPUAdreno 619
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.7 inches, 108.4 cm, 2, (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10, 90Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
PriceAbout 350 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlue, Purple
Single16 MP, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, January 21
Weight205 g (7.23 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA
Charging18W wired, QC4
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM
Released2021, January 13
Announced2021, January 13
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions167.1 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.58 x 3.07 x 0.37 in)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G Overview

About HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G is another flagship from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G?

The HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many HTC devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G.