HTC Status
The HTC Status is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.6" · 114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.50 x 2.54 x 0.42 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 120g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,250 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 222 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, June. Released 2011, July 17
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
222 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,250 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
120g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.50 x 2.54 x 0.42 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Status does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Status supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Status SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Status has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Status ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The HTC Status uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Status supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The HTC Status has 3.0, A2DP.
