HTC Inspire 4G
The HTC Inspire 4G is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.2 (Froyo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
RAM768MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 163.9g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,230 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 217 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, January. Released 2011, February
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
217 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
S-LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,230 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
163.9g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (charges may apply)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Inspire 4G does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Inspire 4G supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Inspire 4G SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Inspire 4G has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Inspire 4G ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI.
The HTC Inspire 4G uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Inspire 4G supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (charges may apply).
The HTC Inspire 4G has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
