- 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 Hero S
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 3G
- 4"
- 1.2 GHz
#1 in Fastest 3G HTC phones
Released October, 2011
Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)The Hero S features a 4-inch qHD (960x540 pixels) touch screen that's both sharp and bright, so reading text and viewing images and Web pages was no problem.
Conclusion Check out the HTC Hero S
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the HTC Hero S
1.2 GHz
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 3G
Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)As you can see from the image above, objects came out looking pretty sharp, but the coloring was off.
screen size
4"
2.8"
3.1"
Hero S by c|net (Oct, 2011)I'm in a weird position where after having reviewed numerous phones with 4.3-inch displays and larger, the Hero's screen looks a bit small to me, but in reality, I think it's a good size that will please a lot of people.
Hero S by c|net (Oct, 2011)In addition to the shortcuts, HTC wanted the lock screen to showcase more user content, so now you can personalize the screen with your photo gallery, friend stream, favorite stocks, or weather.
screen resolution
Hero S by c|net (Oct, 2011)Aside from a display of the date, time, and other vital statistics, you now get shortcuts to four of your favorite applications.
memory
| 0 GB | 0.26 GB  | 0.8 GB |
processor
Hero S by c|net (Oct, 2011)The Electrify has it beat with a dual-core processor, but even so, I found the Hero to be a responsive machine.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 3.15 MP | 5 MP |
Hero S by c|net (Oct, 2011)The Gingerbread smartphone also offers world-roaming capabilities and comes with a 5-megapixel camera, HTC Sense, and a 1.2GHz processor.
Performance Real world tests of HTC Hero S
talk time
435 min
600 min
570 min
Hero S by c|net (Oct, 2011)We are still conducting our battery drain tests, but so far, with moderate to heavy usage, I'm needing to charge up the phone by evening.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Android Market (Android) -
Capacitive -
5 MP -
Micro HDMI -
80% -
274 ppi -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices -
1,136 ms
cons
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0.28 Mb/s -
Single core -
Android 2.3 Gingerbread -
Some newer payment by phone methods require NFC -
Doesn't support the fastest, most reliable networks -
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Cannot detect when the tablet is rotated -
3.1 Mb/s (1xEV-DO rev. A) -
Oct, 2011
Reviews Word on the street
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Screen
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)To open a specific app, you can simply drag the icon to the ring at the bottom of the screen, instead of having to unlock the phone first.
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)I think having a dedicated button gives you more control in trying to capture a clear shot, instead of using the touch screen.
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)The camera is located on back, along with a LED flash; a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera sits on the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Camera
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)As I mentioned earlier, the Hero S has a 5-megapixel camera and LED flash.
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)By default, the shortcuts are set to phone, mail, camera, and messages, but you can change them in the phone's Personalize menu.
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)The camera app offers a number of tools and editing options, such as white balance controls, ISO settings, face detection, and auto focus.
Type
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)All in all, the HTC Hero S is a very beautiful and solid Android phone for U.S. Cellular customers, but if you want the most bang for your buck, the Motorola Electrify is the better way to go.
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)S. Cellular's Android assault continues with the HTC Hero S. Available now for $199.99 with a two-year contract, the Hero S is a refreshing change from the latest trend of large handsets, sporting a compact and solid design.
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)Below the display, you'll find the four standard Android buttons: home, menu, back, and search.
Apps
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)There are some slight delays here and there, but overall, apps launched right away and navigation was smooth.
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)Unfortunately, you can't uninstall these apps or move them to an SD card.
Carrier
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)HTC and U.S. Cellular also throw in a number of extra apps, such as Peep (HTC's Twitter client), Tone Room Deluxe, Zappos, and IMDb.
HTC Hero S | Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)We tested the dual-mode HTC Hero S in New York using roaming U.S. Cellular service and call quality was OK.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony Xperia U Most CPU cores Sony Xperia U vs HTC Hero S |
 | 2 | LG Optimus L5 Rated the best by consumers LG Optimus L5 vs HTC Hero S |
 | 3 | HTC One V Smallest One V vs Hero S |
 | 4 | Samsung Captivate Most built-in storage Samsung Captivate vs HTC Hero S |
 | 5 | HTC Nexus One Longest battery life during active use Nexus One vs Hero S |
 | 6 | Nokia Lumia 610 4-way tie: Has a removable battery Nokia Lumia 610 vs HTC Hero S |
 | 8 | Alcatel OT-980 Has a keyboard Alcatel OT-980 vs HTC Hero S |
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