HTC Windows Phone 8S
HTC Windows Phone 8S

The HTC Windows Phone 8S was announced in 2012, September. Released 2012, November With 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~60.0% screen-to-body ratio) S-LCD, Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 and running Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p@30fps video, while the Non-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA

Launch

  • Announced: 2012, September. Released 2012, November
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.74 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
  • Weight: 113 g (3.99 oz)
  • SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

  • Type: S-LCD
  • Size: 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~60.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

  • OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
  • CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait
  • GPU: Adreno 305

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 4GB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes
  • Note: Beats Audio

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth: 3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
  • Note: OneDrive (15 GB cloud storage), MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player, MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player, Document viewer, Voice memo/dial, Predictive text input

Battery

  • Type: Non-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery

Misc

  • Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
  • SAR: 0.97 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 150 EUR

Tests

  • Display: , Contrast ratio: 1318:1 (nominal)
  • Camera: , Photo / Video
  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 75dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -79.7dB / Crosstalk -75.3dB