HTC is one company that in a very short time has given well established biggies like Nokia and Samsung tough competition. Same goes for the newly launched HTC One S that is packed with features putting many handsets to shame. Let us take a look at the features of the phone:
- Size: 130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 119.5 grams with battery
- Display: 4.3-inch AMOLED
- Resolution: 960 x 540 (qHD)
CPU Speed
1.5GHz~1.7GHz, dual core
Platform
Android™ 4.0 with HTC Sense™ 4
SIM card type
microSIM
Memory1
Total storage:16 GB
RAM:1 GB
Network2
HSPA/WCDMA:
- Europe/Asia: 850/900/2100 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
- 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Sensors
- Gyro sensor
- G-Sensor
- Digital compass
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Connectivity
- 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
- Bluetooth with aptX™ enabled (Bluetooth® 4.0)
- Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- DLNA® for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer
- micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection (Special cable required for HDMI connection.)
Camera with HTC ImageSense™
- 8 megapixel camera with auto focus, smart LED flash, and BSI sensor (for better low-light captures)
- F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens
- 1080p HD video recording
- VGA front camera
- Dedicated imaging chip
- Capture a photo in the midst of recording HD video
- Continuous shooting mode captures multiple snapshots
- Auto flash smartly determined by distance from your subject
- Video stabilization feature removes annoying, shaky motion
- High quality slow motion video capture and playback
Sound enhancement
Beats Audio™
Multimedia
Audio supported formats:
- Playback: aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma (Windows Media Audio 9)
- Recording: .amr
Video supported formats:
- Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv (Windows Media Video 9), .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3)
- Recording: .mp4
Battery
Capacity: 1650 mAh
Pros: the one great thing about this phone is that you will get tired of counting the and probably won’t be able to remember them in one go. Starting with the basics, the performance of this phone is ridiculously fast. The dual core processor is lightning fast and gives you the best performance better than many of its rivals. Next up is the camera which the fellows at HTC have crafted so beautifully that it is more than perfect for the user. The latest Android OS is a cherry on the top that not only improves the performance of the phone but also makes the phone a long lasting one on a single charge. All these features and much more are packed in a amazingly thin and scratch resistant chassis that you will grow fond of the moment you lay your eyes on it.
Cons: The phone is so amazing that the little glitches here and there can be easily overlooked. The first is that a micro SIM can be a pain for some people. Secondly, the lack of a microSD slot means limited storage but that is made up by a massive internal memory. And lastly, no removable battery can be a problem for some but it is a move that all the companies are adopting now.
In the end, the phone turns out be a good bargain for your money and if you want style with performance then this is a device that cannot be overlooked.
