HTC Arrive
#7717
HTC Desire S
#7581Category Breakdown
HTC Arrive
HTC Desire S
Performance
38.833.5
Camera
14.115.4
Display
34.142.0
Battery
15.214.5
Build
17.516.1
Connectivity
25.928.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.718.3
Summary
- The HTC Arrive features a slightly smaller 3.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Desire S has a 3.7-inch S-LCD display with the same resolution, offering marginally better color quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, but the Desire S has an advantage with 1.1GB of RAM compared to the Arrive's 576MB.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Desire S can record at 30fps, providing smoother video.
- The Arrive has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery, compared to the 1450 mAh battery in the Desire S.
- Software-wise, the Arrive runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Desire S operates on Android 2.3, which can be upgraded to 4.0, offering a more versatile software experience.
- The Arrive is heavier at 185g, whereas the Desire S is lighter at 130g, contributing to a more comfortable handling experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Arrive
HTC Desire S
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For SprintPreviously known as HTC 7 Pro CDMA
N/A
Display
Size
3.6"
3.7"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 576MB RAM, 16GB 576MB RAM
1.1GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1450 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117.5 x 59 x 15.5 mm (4.63 x 2.32 x 0.61 in)
115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm (4.53 x 2.35 x 0.46 in)
Weight
185 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head)
0.33 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass