HTC Hero S
HTC Hero S

The HTC Hero S was announced in 2011, September. Released Exp. release 2011, October With 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio) S-LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 and running Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / CDMA / EVDO
  • 2G bands: CDMA 800 / 1900
  • Note: HSDPA
  • 3G bands: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
  • Speed: HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2011, September. Released Exp. release 2011, October
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 115 x 60 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
  • Weight: 130 g (4.59 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: S-LCD
  • Size: 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
  • CPU: 1.2 GHz Scorpion
  • GPU: Adreno 205

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
  • Internal: 4GB 768MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p

Selfie camera

  • Single: 1.3 MP
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 3.0, A2DP, EDR
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: No
  • USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Note: MP3/AAC+/WAV player, MP4/H.264 player, Organizer, Document viewer, Voice memo/dial/commands, Predictive text input

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 456 h
  • Talk time: Up to 7 h 20 min

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • SAR: 0.80 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 160 EUR