HTC Explorer
The HTC Explorer is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 108g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,230 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, September. Released 2011, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,230 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
108g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
Colors
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Explorer does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Explorer supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Explorer SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Explorer has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Explorer ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5.
The HTC Explorer uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Explorer supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The HTC Explorer has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
