HTC J
The HTC J is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 131.5 x 66 x 9.5 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.3" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 137g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,810 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, April. Released 2012, August
⚙️ Performance
OS
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
256 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,810 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1810 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
137g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
131.5 x 66 x 9.5 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC J does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC J supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC J SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC J has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC J ships with Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4.
The HTC J uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC J supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e.
The HTC J has 4.0, A2DP.
