Overall Score
52.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#8599)52.3
Performance(#12041)51.3
Camera(#7120)42.0
Display(#7608)64.3
Battery(#7552)43.5
Build(#6054)70.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC Windows Phone 8S
Short Review
- The HTC Windows Phone 8S features a compact design with dimensions of 120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm and a weight of 113 grams, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 4.0-inch S-LCD display has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks but lacks high-definition clarity.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chipset with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait CPU and 4GB of RAM, which allows for smooth operation of the Windows Phone 8 OS, upgradable to WP8 GDR3.
- The camera is a 5 MP rear unit with autofocus, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, but it lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- Battery life is supported by a 1700 mAh capacity, which is modest and does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including Domino and Fiesta Red, but lacks water resistance features.
- Special features include a headphone jack, but it does not have stereo speakers.
- Overall, the HTC Windows Phone 8S offers basic functionality with a focus on portability and simplicity.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4"
TypeS-LCD
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S4
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 305
Memory4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1700 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.74 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight113 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsDomino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3
OS VersionMicrosoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes