The HTC Windows Phone 8S was a mid-range Windows Phone released in 2012. It featured a 4-inch WVGA display, a 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera.
HTC Windows Phone 8S Price
At the time of it's release in 2012, November, the manufacturer's retail price for a new HTC Windows Phone 8S was about 150 EUR.
The retail price of a new or used/second hand HTC Windows Phone 8S 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 Windows Phone 8S across different regions, markets and countries.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery life of the HTC Windows Phone 8S?
The HTC Windows Phone 8S has a battery life of up to 12 hours talk time and up to 400 hours standby time.
What type of processor does the HTC Windows Phone 8S have?
The HTC Windows Phone 8S is powered by a dual-core 1 GHz processor.
How to reset or factory restore HTC Windows Phone 8S device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a HTC Windows Phone 8S device, but the most common and recommended ways are: 1. Using the built-in recovery image: * Connect your HTC Windows Phone 8S device to your computer using a USB cable. * Open the Start menu on your computer and type "Command Prompt" in the search bar. * Right-click on the Command Prompt app and select "Run as administrator". * Type the following command and press Enter: `fastboot devices` - This will list all the devices connected to your computer. * Locate your device and type the following command, replacing X with the serial number of your device: `fastboot bootloader` - This will boot your device into the bootloader menu. * In the bootloader menu, select "Recovery" and press Enter. * You will be prompted to confirm the recovery process. Press "Yes" - or "Continue" (if your phone is running Windows 10). * Your phone will now reboot into the recovery menu. Select "Wipe data/factory data" and press Enter. * Select "Yes - delete all user data" and press Enter. * The recovery process will begin, and your phone will be reset to its factory state. 2. Using the HTC Recovery Manager software: * Download and install the HTC Recovery Manager software from the HTC website. * Connect your HTC Windows Phone 8S device to your computer using a USB cable and enable USB debugging on your device. * Run the HTC Recovery Manager software on your computer. * Select "Your device" from the "Devices" list and press Enter. * Select "Wipe data/factory data" and press Enter. * Select "Yes - delete all user data" and press Enter. * The recovery process will begin, and your phone will be reset to its factory state. Note: It's important to back up all your data before resetting or factory restoring your phone, as all your data will be lost and you won't be able to recover it without a backup.
What type of camera does the HTC Windows Phone 8S have?
The HTC Windows Phone 8S has a 5MP rear-facing camera and a 0.3MP front-facing camera.
Specifications
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
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Beats Audio | |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
|---|---|
| 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 |
