
Overall Score
53.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#6937)53.9
Performance(#9252)54.3
Camera(#7799)42.0
Display(#6381)67.5
Battery(#8371)43.5
Build(#6780)70.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC Butterfly S
Short Review
- The HTC Butterfly S features a solid build with dimensions of 144.5 x 70.5 x 10.6 mm and a weight of 160g, available in multiple colors.
- It sports a 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset, a quad-core 1.9 GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera is 4 MP with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is 2.1 MP.
- The 3200 mAh battery supports decent longevity but lacks fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 4.2.2 with an upgrade option to 4.4.2, it features HTC's Sense UI 5 for a customized experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC support.
- The device also includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio output.
- However, it does not support 5G or HDR.
- Overall, the HTC Butterfly S combines a robust design with competent performance and features for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper LCD3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
CPUQuad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300
GPUAdreno 320
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera4 MP
Main Camera Details4 MP, 1/3.0", 2µm, AF
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera Details2.1 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144.5 x 70.5 x 10.6 mm (5.69 x 2.78 x 0.42 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Gray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
OS VersionAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes