HTC Windows Phone 8S
The HTC Windows Phone 8S is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Microsoft Windows Phone 8ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.74 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S4
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 113g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, September. Released 2012, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
S-LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
113g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.74 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Colors
Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Windows Phone 8S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Windows Phone 8S supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Windows Phone 8S SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Windows Phone 8S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Windows Phone 8S uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Windows Phone 8S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The HTC Windows Phone 8S has 3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update.
