HTC Desire S

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 45 expert reviews

Excellent:

12
Good:

32
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Unibody design.
1.1GB built-in storage.
Runs smoothly on Android 2.3.

Cons:

Short battery life.
MicroSD slot under battery.

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Last revision on February 12, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Unibody design
1.1GB built-in storage
Runs smoothly on Android 2.3
Enhanced Sense interface
Solidly built
Simple, attractive design

Reviewers Didn't Like

Short battery life
MicroSD slot under battery
Can't make cellular video calls
Capacitive keys don't always light up
Onscreen keyboard could be better
Sense UI is improved
No camera button or HDMI connectivity
Camera takes muddy indoor / low light photos
Single-core processor may put some people off

Expert reviews and ratings

The Desire S is a recent addition to the range of Android phones from HTC and, as a result, has benefitted from the company’s experience. It is of a nice size and feels right in the hand and, having a fast enough processor and 1G of memory will...

By GadgetSpeak on October 01, 2011

With a slightly better internal spec and a few millimetres and grams shaved, the Desire S isn’t a major advance on the model it replaces. That said, the original Desire is an impressive handset, and this refresh – minimal as it is –...

By Gadget Guy Australia on September 27, 2011

It's no surprise that the HTC Desire S is a better phone than the original because it has been improved in almost all areas. For instance, the extra storage space is a welcome addition because you can now keep more apps and files on the smartphone....

By TechCentral on August 18, 2011

Not many reviews online tell you about the two major flaws that we’ve encountered. Even if you were to argue that the network problem is a freak case with units that we’ve come across, what about the loudspeaker? If it’s something you...

By ThinkDigit on August 16, 2011

The HTC Desire S is an evolutionary rather than revolutionary upgrade over the original Desire. It remains an excellent smartphone, but it hits the market at a time when competition is fiercer than ever. We think it's a good all-rounder at a...

By Good Gear Guide on June 06, 2011

HTC's Desire S isn't the king of the hill in the way that the original Desire was. As an evolution of the Desire concept, it's still a very nice phone, but it's not a world...

By CNET Australia on June 02, 2011

A decent update to the original Desire, the S has a better camera, more space for apps and upgraded communications, but it's not enough to warrant a direct upgrade....

By Expert Reviews on May 28, 2011

The next in the ‘Desire’ series of Android powered devices to make it out of the HTC house is the Desire S. The update to the original HTC Desire model, the one that got the ball rolling so to speak, the Desire S version is set to thrill...

By Tech2 on May 19, 2011

The Desire S retains what we liked about the Desire - portability and performance. Just like its predecessor, it is small, fitted with an acceptable 3.7-inch screen, a standard 5-megapixel camera and a powerful processor. However, we have to to...

By HardwareZone.com on May 15, 2011

HTC Desire S ReviewWhat would happen when a technology giant is obsessed with its own creation and still tries to bring better product in to the market? It becomes better more stable and more Reliable. It is a fact that HTC users are Loyal Users and...

By MobilesRoom on April 26, 2011

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