HTC Desire HD
#7896
HTC Incredible S
#7861Category Breakdown
HTC Desire HD
HTC Incredible S
Performance
33.633.5
Camera
14.115.4
Display
39.142.0
Battery
12.714.5
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
27.928.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.017.1
Summary
- The HTC Desire HD features a larger 4.3-inch LCD display compared to the 4.0-inch S-LCD of the HTC Incredible S, offering a slightly lower pixel density but similar resolution.
- Both devices are powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset, but the Desire HD has 1.5GB of RAM versus the Incredible S's 1.1GB, potentially providing better multitasking performance.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera with 720p video recording, but the Incredible S includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- In terms of battery, the Incredible S has a higher capacity at 1450 mAh compared to the Desire HD's 1230 mAh.
- The software experience on the Incredible S can be upgraded to Android 4.0, while the Desire HD is limited to Android 2.3, which may affect app compatibility and features.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire HD being slightly heavier and larger than the Incredible S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire HD
HTC Incredible S
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Ace
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
LCD
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1.5GB; 768MB RAM
1.1GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
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
1230 mAh
1450 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123 x 68 x 11.8 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
120 x 64 x 11.7 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
Weight
164 g
135.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps or HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps (carrier dependent)
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass