HTC Desire 12s
The HTC Desire 12s is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.7" · 154.2 x 72.7 x 8.3 mm (6.07 x 2.86 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 150g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,075 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, December. Released 2018, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
282 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,075 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3075 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
150g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
154.2 x 72.7 x 8.3 mm (6.07 x 2.86 x 0.33 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Desire 12s does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC Desire 12s has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the HTC Desire 12s supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HTC Desire 12s SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Desire 12s has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Desire 12s ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo).
The HTC Desire 12s uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Desire 12s supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The HTC Desire 12s has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
