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Phones
HTC

HTC Windows Phone 8S

Smartphone

Display diagonal
4 in*
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8627
Battery capacity
1,700 mAh

Display

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

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8627
Processor
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait*

Memory & storage

Storage options
4 GB, 512 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 512 MB RAM / 4 GB storage*
    Memory
    512 MB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Memory options

  • 512 MB
    Capacity
    524.288 MB
  • 512 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*
  • 0.5 GB*
    Capacity
    0.5 GB*

Storage options

  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 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
1,700 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Windows Phone 8
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Reported value 2: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Bluetooth
3.1

Connectivity & features

  • Micro-USB

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.74 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)*
Weight
113 g

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 29 fields
Body Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    113*
    unit
    g*
    original
    113 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
Micro-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
4.0 inches, 45.5 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    45.5*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    45.5 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 (~233 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
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    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 305*
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 Windows Phone 8S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
4GB 512MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512MB*
    span
    • 4*
    • 9*
    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
No*
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*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
FM radio*
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
Non-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,700*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1700 mAh*
    span
    • 20*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 150 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*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.74 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    10.3 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.41*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.41 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
Windows Phone 8S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 44 fields
body weight
113 g (3.99 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    113*
    unit
    g*
    original
    113 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
Micro-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
4.0 inches, 45.5 cm (~60.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    45.5*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    45.5 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 (~233 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
Windows Phone 8S*
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*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
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*
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
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*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    15 GB*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray*
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*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4*
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
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    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 305*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
4 GB, 512 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512 MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    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 150 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
Yes*
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
Yes*
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 65dB / Ring 75dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -79.7dB / Crosstalk -75.3dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: 1318:1 (nominal)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2012, September. Released 2012, November*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
Beats Audio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.97 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.97*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.97 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.08*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.08 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
Non-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,700*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1700 mAh*
    span
    • 20*
    • 28*
    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
selfie camera
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.74 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    10.3 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.41*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.41 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)
113* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
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)
4* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
60* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
0.5* 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
3.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,700* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
193.5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
HTC Windows Phone 8S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2012.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
120.5* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
63* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
10.3* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices

* Provisional data