HTC One S Specs

8.0
PhoneArena Score
HTC One S Review
9.7

Description

HTC One S is a more compact in overall footprint because if its 4.3” qHD Super AMOLED display. Yeah, it might not have the size advantage like AT&T’s HTC One X, but regardless of that, we’re certain that its Super AMOLED panel will have no problems catching the attention of curious eyes. Other features include a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and HSPA+42 connectivity to really show off its sense for speediness.

This device is also known as HTC Ville, HTC Z560e, HTC Z520e

Pros

  • Small dimensions (5.15 x 2.56 x 0.31 inches)
I want it 68 users
I have it 37 users
I had it 42 users

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Display

Size: 4.3-inch
Resolution: 960 x 540 px, 256 PPI
Technology: Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body: 59.93 %
Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)

Hardware

System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A
Processor: Dual-core, 1500 MHz, Krait
GPU: Adreno 225
RAM: 1GB (DDR2)
Internal storage: 16GB
OS: Android (4.1.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.3), HTC Sense UI Screenshots
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 1650 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera

Rear: Single camera Camera samples
Main camera: 8 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.0
Flash: LED
Video recording: 1920x1080 (Full HD) (29 fps)
Features:
EIS, Video calling
Front: 0.3 MP VGA
Dimensions: 5.15 x 2.56 x 0.31 inches
(130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm)
Weight: 4.22 oz (119.5 g)
Features: Touch sensitive control keys
Keys: Right: Volume control

Cellular

3G: Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed: HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type: Micro SIM

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features: Album art cover, Background playback, Beats Audio
Screen mirroring: DLNA, MHL
Radio: FM, Stereo

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 4.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n
Hotspot
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Mass storage device, Charging, Video out
Hearing aid compatible: M4, T3
HDMI: Yes
Location: GPS
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other: UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features

Notifications: Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Mar 13, 2012
FCC ID value: NM8PJ40110
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.39 W/kg
Body: 1.18 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.36 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.18 W/kg

Availability

Officially announced: Feb 26, 2012
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Alternative variants

HTC One S Z560e
Differences from the main variant:
System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3
Processor: Dual-core, 1700 MHz
GPU: Adreno 220

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

T-Mobile

News

Is the Android 4.2.2 update back on for some HTC One S models?
It wasn't so long ago when HTC France told owners of the HTC One S that sorry, there will be no update to Android 4.2.2 for the phone. Those sporting the phone could have rioted, looted stores in major metropolitan cities, or shot spitballs through s...
, by Alan Friedman, 10
Is the Android 4.2.2 update back on for some HTC One S models?
HTC One S owners petition for Android update
On Tuesday, we passed along the word from HTC France that the HTC One S will not be updated to Android 4.2. Nor will the phone be receiving Sense 5, which runs on top of the Android OS. But owners of the HTC One S are not going to take this sitting d...
, by Alan Friedman, 49
HTC One S owners petition for Android update
HTC One S to miss out on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and Sense 5, says HTC France
Quick recovery to all of you, HTC One S owners! Unfortunately, it is now (almost) official. After a month of various leaks pointing towards things going south, french HubFR was the first to spot a comment made by HTC France on their Facebook page, co...
, by Chris P., 37
HTC One S to miss out on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and Sense 5, says HTC France
T-Mobile HTC One S now being updated to Jelly Bean
We bring good news to everyone who is still holding on to their trusty HTC One S. After months of testing, the handset is finally due to receive its dose of Jelly Bean goodness. In fact the software update is rolling out as we speak. The T-Mobile HTC...
, by Nick Todorov, 10
T-Mobile HTC One S now being updated to Jelly Bean

User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
9.7
Camera quality
9.3
Performance
9.6
Display
9.7
Battery life and charging
8.9
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
10
HTC is good
Phone owned for more than a year

I'm very happy with this phone. Overall it's very smooth and fluid, a painless experience. Works well. One of the speakers broke after it fell 5 feet but I can still hear calls and audio just not "stereo style" audio

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10
Amazing
Phone owned for more than a year

Simply the best at this range. superb build quality,amazing interface,great camera. HTC have once again proved to be the best droid maker. I can hardly find a fault with this phone, maybe no expandable memory but lots of cloud.

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10
htc one s z560e
Phone owned for more than a year

I have this phone for 2 years and it still working great with no faults at all .
it has a 4.1.1 jelly bean and sense 4+ , the music is better with beats audio built in.
the phone in this category is much better than samsung s2/s3 and iphone 4s.

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