HTC Incredible S
#7861
HTC Inspire 4G
#7576Category Breakdown
HTC Incredible S
HTC Inspire 4G
Performance
33.535.9
Camera
15.414.1
Display
42.042.0
Battery
14.512.7
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
28.328.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.118.3
Summary
- The HTC Incredible S features a 4.0-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Inspire 4G has a larger 4.3-inch S-LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~217 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU and Adreno 205 GPU; however, the Inspire 4G offers more RAM at 4GB compared to the Incredible S's 1.1GB.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Inspire lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Incredible S has a slightly larger battery capacity of 1450 mAh versus the Inspire's 1230 mAh.
- In terms of software, both run Android 2.2 with upgrade options, but the Incredible S can be upgraded to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with Sense UI 3.6, while the Inspire is limited to 2.3 (Gingerbread).
- Build quality is similar, but the Inspire is heavier at 163.9g compared to the Incredible S at 135.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Incredible S
HTC Inspire 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
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
1.1GB 768MB RAM
4GB 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
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 64 x 11.7 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
Weight
135.5 g
163.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black, Brown, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.14 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
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 (charges may apply)
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
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass