- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
HTC 8S
- Windows Phone 8
- 4"
- Dual core 1 GHz
Released November, 2012
by c|net (Sep, 2012)Equipped with a 5-megapixel camera that lacks the BSI sensor found in the Windows Phone 8X, I doubt image quality under low-light conditions will bowl you over.
Features Key features of the HTC 8S
1 GHz
Windows Phone 8
by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The image quality is pretty good for the class with excellent brightness and very good contrast.
screen size
4"
4.7"
3.5"
HTC 8S by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)It has a very simple interface - you have fast forward and rewind controls, a timeline and a video size button that toggles full-screen.
HTC 8S by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)Bringing the screen size up to 4.7" and the resolution to qHD, this one has the same pixel density as the HTC 8S.
screen resolution
HTC 8S by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)As well as only offering a modest resolution, the screen of this phone isn't of the best quality.
HTC 8S by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The videos taken by the 8S are not as drastically oversharpened as the photos by the still camera and are even more lacking if fine detail.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB  | 6 GB |
processor
HTC 8S by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)But what you do get is a 1GHz dual-core processor (Qualcomm S4) which should keep the phone feeling brisk.
HTC 8S by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)Running Windows Phone 8 and with a dual-core processor, its nice and fast, and the microSD slot means you can easily upgrade storage.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 5 MP  | 5 MP |
HTC 8S by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The camera roll doesn't downsize pictures and you can enjoy them in full resolution.
HTC 8S by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)There's no front facing camera, the rear camera is only 5-megapixel, the screen is only 480 x 800 pixels, there's no NFC and no 4G.
Performance Real world tests of HTC 8S
cpu speed
HTC 8S by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The chipset has a down-clocked CPU and half the RAM, but WP8 still feels pretty comfortable on it.
HTC 8S by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)Costing virtually the same as the 8S, the mini has double the RAM, but a less capable CPU.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Windows Phone Marketplace -
Capacitive -
5 MP -
Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications -
113 g -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices -
Nov, 2012
cons
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120,000 apps (Windows Phone Marketplace) -
Dead batteries may require the entire phone to be replaced -
Can't listen to local radio stations -
Reviews Word on the street
 |    Rated by 3 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by rpv (May, 2013)   Rated 60% by by htc (May, 2013) |
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Operating System
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)Since Windows Phone 8 is no longer Zune dependent, you can easily upload videos off your computer in USB mass storage mode.
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)Overall, it's largely a vanilla Windows Phone 8 interface, which we've previewed for you in the following UI video.
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The number of apps available is higher than 100,000 and, while that doesn't quite compare to Android and iOS, Microsoft says that 46 out of the top 50 apps for Android and iOS are already available for WP8.
Screen
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The two tone body comes in a number of bright colors, which in our opinion would best suit teenage hands.
HTC 8S | by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)It doesn't have the same laminated construction as the 8X so doesn't look quite as colourful or have as good viewing angles.
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The people section is where you can select your friends and contacts whose Facebook galleries you want to display right in your Photos hub.
Operating system
HTC 8S | by c|net (Sep, 2012)Even so, the device will run the same advanced operating system from Microsoft and sport a flashy Nokia Lumia-esque aesthetic.
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The Windows Phone 8 UI is also novel enough and, while it might lack the versatility of Android, it offers an arguably better looking alternative to those keen to try something new.
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)With Windows Phone 8 Microsoft has made several significant improvements to the Windows Phone OS, and there's no better place to start than the lockscreen.
Apps
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The History tab displays not only the complete conversation history with a contact in one place, listed chronologically, but everything but status updates as well: calls, texts (actually threads from the Messaging hub), and emails.
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)Groups is a handy way to organize your contacts, with "text everyone" and "email everyone" options.
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)Finally, you can search your entire mail for individual emails - it's a very useful feature, especially for those with busy inboxes.
Camera
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)Camera quality is decent, but not great.
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)The camera key and the volume rocker are nicely comfortable.
HTC 8S | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2012)It will launch the camera even when the phone is locked and does so amazingly fast.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Optimus L9 Better than usual battery capacity LG Optimus L9 vs HTC 8S |
 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Long standby time Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 vs HTC 8S |
 | 3 | Sony Xperia U Rated the best by consumers Sony Xperia U vs HTC 8S |
 | 4 | Sony Xperia J 6-way tie: Good selection of apps Sony Xperia J vs HTC 8S |
 | 5 | Apple iPhone 4 Most built-in storage Apple iPhone 4 vs HTC 8S |
 | 6 | HTC Desire X 6-way tie: Good selection of apps Desire X vs 8S |
 | 7 | LG Optimus L7 Thinnest LG Optimus L7 vs HTC 8S |
 | 8 | Nokia Lumia 520 Most RAM Nokia Lumia 520 vs HTC 8S |
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