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Phones
HTC

HTC Desire S

Smartphone

Display diagonal
3.70 in
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
Battery capacity
1,450 mAh

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

1080p T-Rex OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

HTC Desire S

0.90* fps

HTC Desire S

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 205 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (Scorpion - ARMv7)

Long term performance - T-RexAndroid / OpenGL / 800 x 480 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

HTC Desire S

2.40* fps

HTC Desire S

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 205 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (Scorpion - ARMv7)

T-RexAndroid / OpenGL / 800 x 480 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

HTC Desire S

2.40* fps

HTC Desire S

Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 205 · SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (Scorpion - ARMv7)

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Display

Display diagonal
3.70 in
Resolution
480 x 800
Panel
LCD
Horizontal pixels
480 px
Vertical pixels
800 px

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
1.1 GB, 768 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 768 MB RAM / 1.1 GB storage*
    Memory
    768 MB*
    Capacity
    1.1 GB*

Memory options

  • 768 MB
    Capacity
    786.432 MB
  • 768 MB*
    Capacity
    768 MB*
  • 0.75 GB*
    Capacity
    0.75 GB*

Storage options

  • 1.1 GB
    Capacity
    1.10 GB

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    5 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,450 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Bluetooth
3.0

Connectivity & features

  • USB 2.0

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm (4.53 x 2.35 x 0.46 in)*
Height
115 mm
Width
59.80 mm
Thickness
11.60 mm
Weight
130 g

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 29 fields
Body Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    130*
    unit
    g*
    original
    130 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    39*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    39.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Adreno 205*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
HTC Desire S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
1.1GB 768MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.1GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    768*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    768MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
VGA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,450*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1450 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Black, Red*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 100 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm (4.53 x 2.35 x 0.46 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.6*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.6 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.46*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.46 in*
    span
    • 36*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Desire S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 46 fields
body weight
130 g (4.59 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    130*
    unit
    g*
    original
    130 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
S-LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm (~56.7% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    39*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    39.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Desire S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features browser
HTML, Adobe Flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
Dedicated search key MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player DivX/XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, Red*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich); Sense UI 3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 205*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
1.1 GB, 768 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.1 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    768*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    768 MB*
    span
    • 8*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 100 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Up to 114 kbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Up to 560 kbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 76dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -90.3dB / Crosstalk -74.7dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: 914:1 (nominal)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
VGA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2011, February. Released 2011, March*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.33 W/kg (head)     1.06 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.33*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.33 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.06*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.06 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,450*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1450 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 9 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm (4.53 x 2.35 x 0.46 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.6*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.6 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.46*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.46 in*
    span
    • 36*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
130* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Display Type
S-LCD*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
480*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
800*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
3.7* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
56.7* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
0.75* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,450* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
139.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
HTC Desire S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2011.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
115* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
59.8* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
11.6* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices

* Provisional data