| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $100.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 120 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
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| Launch | Announced | 2011, February. Released 2011, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm (4.53 x 2.35 x 0.46 in) |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | S-LCD |
| Size | 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~56.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Platform | OS | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 | |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 1.1GB 768MB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Features |
Dedicated search key MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player DivX/XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input |
|
| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G) | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, Red |
| SAR | 0.33 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 100 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Display | Contrast ratio: 914:1 (nominal) |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 76dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -90.3dB / Crosstalk -74.7dB |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the HTC Desire S
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Crafted for users who push their hardware through intensive daily workloads, the HTC Desire S presents a robust, confidence-inspiring build that does not compromise on longevity. The front interface is anchored by an expansive responsive IPS LCD measuring 3.7 inches , engineered to maintain crisp visibility even under challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
Underneath the hood, compute resilience is marshaled by the powerful Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2. Heavy background downloads, intensive 3D rendering, and continuous navigation operate without thermal throttling or frame drops, demonstrating exemplary sustained performance. In terms of mobile photography, the camera module—centered on a 5MP primary sensor—delivers consistent detail retention, accurate shadows, and responsive point-and-shoot reliability.
Replenishment speed and cell resilience are spearheaded by a 1450mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to keep active power users moving forward without hesitation. The HTC Desire S proves itself an authoritative, high-endurance package ready for grueling everyday demands.
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