HTC Radar
The HTC Radar is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mangoⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 137g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,520 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 246 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
246 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
S-LCD
Standard LCD display
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,520 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Weight
137g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
120.5 x 61.5 x 10.9 mm (4.74 x 2.42 x 0.43 in)
Colors
Active White, Metal Silver
