RankPhone.com
Home/HTC/HTC Hero S

HTC Hero S#7350

Released: 2011

HTC Hero S

Overall Score

19.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7350)19.4
Performance(#7262)37.3
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#6765)42.7
Battery(#7372)15.8
Build(#2550)17.6
Connectivity(#6107)34.1
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring HTC Hero S

Acer Liquid Gallant E350|Htc Evo Design 4g|Philips W7376|Alcatel One Touch X Pop|Philips W6500|Acer Liquid Gallant Duo|Sharp Aquos Sh80f|Zte Grand X In|Sharp Aquos Sh8298u|Zte Warp Sequent|Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo

Short Review

  • The HTC Hero S features a compact design with dimensions of 115 x 60 x 12 mm and a weight of 130 grams, making it easy to handle.
  • Its 4.0-inch S-LCD display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 275 ppi, which provides decent clarity for its time.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 chipset, a 1.2 GHz Scorpion CPU, and an Adreno 205 GPU, paired with 4GB of storage and 768MB of RAM, which may struggle with multitasking.
  • The rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus, capable of recording 720p video, while the front-facing camera is 1.3 MP for basic selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 1520 mAh, which may require frequent charging given the device's age and performance demands.
  • It runs on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) with HTC's Sense UI, providing a user-friendly interface but lacking updates for newer applications.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device includes a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer, but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
  • Overall, the HTC Hero S combines basic features and functionality in a lightweight design, suitable for casual users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionFor US Cellular

Display

Size4"
TypeS-LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
Memory4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included

Camera

Main Camera5 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1520 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions115 x 60 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SAR0.80 W/kg (head)

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass