Design and Build
The HTC 7 Pro features a form factor that showcases a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, offering physical typing ability, a significant plus for users who preferred tactile keys. This choice increases the phone’s thickness to 15.5 mm, and it weighs in at a somewhat hefty 185 grams. Holding a phone that balances both a touchscreen and physical keyboard is unusual today but reflects its intent to serve power users who demanded efficient text entry without compromising on screen utility. The phone uses a mini-SIM, aligning with standards of the time.