HTC Rhyme
The HTC Rhyme is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, 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
Size3.7" · 119 x 60.8 x 10.9 mm (4.69 x 2.39 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
RAM768MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, September. Released 2011, October
Also Known As
Previously rumored as HTC Bliss
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
252 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
S-LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
119 x 60.8 x 10.9 mm (4.69 x 2.39 x 0.43 in)
Colors
Clearwater, Hourglass, Plum
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Rhyme does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Rhyme supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Rhyme SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Rhyme has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Rhyme ships with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6.
The HTC Rhyme uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Rhyme supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA.
The HTC Rhyme has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
