The HTC Desire S was a smartphone released in 2011. It featured a 3.7-inch touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera, and a 1GHz processor. It ran on Android 2.3 and had 768MB of RAM.
HTC Desire S Price
At the time of it's release in 2011, March, the manufacturer's retail price for a new HTC Desire S was about 100 EUR.
The retail price of a new or used/second hand HTC Desire S varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of HTC Desire S across different regions, markets and countries.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire S device?
Common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an HTC Desire S device include the following: Method 1: Using Factory Reset from the phone 1. Go to Settings > Backup and Reset. 2. Tap on Factory Reset. 3. Enter the phone's password or PIN when prompted. 4. Tap on Factory Reset. Note: This method will erase all data stored on your phone and restore it to the factory state. If you have important files, it's a good idea to back them up before resetting your phone. Method 2: Using HTC Sync Manager 1. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Install and run HTC Sync Manager on your computer. 3. Click on Backup and Reset. 4. Tap on Factory Reset. 5. Select the data you want to backup or restore and tap on Backup or Restore. Note: This method may not work if your phone is not connected to the internet. Method 3: Using Recovery Bootloader 1. Boot your phone into the recovery bootloader. 2. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option. 3. Use the Power button to select the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option. 4. Enter the device PIN or pattern when prompted. 5. Tap on Yes --- Delete All User Data. Note: This method will erase all data stored on your phone and restore it to the factory state. If you have important files, it's a good idea to back them up before resetting your phone. Method 4: Using an Android screen lock tool 1. Download an Android screen lock tool from a trusted source. 2. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Select your phone's model on the screen lock tool and select the appropriate screen lock method. 4. Once you have unlocked your phone, go to Settings > Backup and Reset. 5. Tap on Factory Reset. 6. Enter the phone's password or PIN when prompted. 7. Tap on Factory Reset. Note: This method requires a third-party tool and carries a risk of damaging your phone or data. It's not recommended unless you're comfortable with the risks involved.
What is the battery life of HTC Desire S?
The battery life of HTC Desire S is up to 10 hours.
What is the processor of HTC Desire S?
The processor of HTC Desire S is a 1 GHz Single-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor.
What is the screen size of HTC Desire S?
The screen size of HTC Desire S is 3.7 inches.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2011, February. Released 2011, March |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm (4.53 x 2.35 x 0.46 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | S-LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~56.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 205 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 1.1GB 768MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | VGA |
|---|---|
| Video |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| Dedicated search key MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player DivX/XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G) |
Misc
| Colors | Black, Red |
|---|---|
| SAR | 0.33 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
Tests
| Display | Contrast ratio: 914:1 (nominal) |
|---|---|
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 76dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -90.3dB / Crosstalk -74.7dB |
