The HTC Desire S was announced in 2011, February. Released 2011, March With 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~56.7% screen-to-body ratio) S-LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 and running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p@30fps video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.