HTC Desire S
#7581
Motorola DEFY XT535
#9210Category Breakdown
HTC Desire S
Motorola DEFY XT535
Performance
33.530.1
Camera
15.412.7
Display
42.016.9
Battery
14.516.4
Build
16.10.1
Connectivity
28.329.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.313.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire S features a slightly higher pixel density display with S-LCD technology compared to the Motorola DEFY XT535's TFT display, which offers a marginally lower resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Desire S is equipped with a Snapdragon S2 chipset, providing a slight edge over the DEFY XT535's Snapdragon S1.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire S can record video at 720p, while the DEFY XT535 is limited to 480p.
- The battery capacity of the DEFY XT535 is higher at 1650 mAh compared to the Desire S's 1450 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3, but the Desire S can be upgraded to Android 4.0, offering a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Desire S being slightly heavier and thicker than the DEFY XT535.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire S
Motorola DEFY XT535
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
3.7"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM7227A-0 AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
1.1GB 768MB RAM
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm (4.53 x 2.35 x 0.46 in)
115 x 58.5 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.30 x 0.47 in)
Weight
130 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Brown, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.33 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass