HTC Rezound
The HTC Rezound is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 129 x 65.5 x 13.7 mm (5.08 x 2.58 x 0.54 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,620 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3 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
2011, November. Released 2011, November
Also Known As
For VerizonAlso known as HTC Vigor, HTC ThunderBolt 2, HTC Droid Incredible HD, HTC ADR6425
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
342 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
S-LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,620 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
170.1g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
129 x 65.5 x 13.7 mm (5.08 x 2.58 x 0.54 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE Class 13
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Rezound does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the HTC Rezound supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Rezound SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Rezound has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Rezound ships with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.
The HTC Rezound uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The HTC Rezound supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot.
The HTC Rezound has 3.0, A2DP.
