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HTC Windows Phone 8S

Specifications

HTC Windows Phone 8S
HTC Windows Phone 8S (Windows Phone Series)
Processor
Graphics adapter
Memory
512 MB 
, onboard
Display
4.00 inch 5:3, 800 x 480 pixel, capacitive, Multi-Touch, SLCD, 233 DPI, Corning Gorilla Glas 2, glossy: yes
Storage
4 GB Flash, 4 GB 
, integrated
Connections
Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, Sensors: A-GPS, Glonass, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, micro-USB
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 3.1 (EDR, A2DP), GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 10.3 x 63 x 120.5 ( = 0.41 x 2.48 x 4.74 in)
Battery
Lithium-Ion, 1700 mAh, integrated
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Camera
Webcam: 5 Megapixel, Autofocus, F2.8, 35-mm-Objective, HD-Videos (720p)
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker, Keyboard: virtual, Smartphone, power adaptor, headset, documentation, picture optimization, HTC hub, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
113 g ( = 3.99 oz / 0.25 pounds), Power Supply: 56 g ( = 1.98 oz / 0.12 pounds)
Price
260 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 86% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 35%, features: 36%, display: 82% mobility: 98%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 69%, emissions: 91%

Reviews for the HTC Windows Phone 8S

86% Review HTC Windows Phone 8S Smartphone | Notebookcheck
Entry-level Windows. A dual-core processor, 512 MB RAM and a 4-inch screen for 260 Euros (~$346). In cooperation with HTC Microsoft tries to pull smartphone users away from the Android and iOS camp. But is Windows Phone 8 with weaker hardware still fast enough and competitive?
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Source: Connect Freestyle - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 305: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 400 and S4 Plus SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


S4 Plus MSM8227: Mid-range, 28nm Dual Core SoC clocked at 1.0 Ghz for Smartphones.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


4.00":

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


HTC:

High Tech Computer Corporation (HTC) is a Taiwanese manufacturer of cell phones, tablets and other electronic products.


86%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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ZTE Grand X Max Plus
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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum (Update: 2014-03-14)