Launch report · HTC
HTC One S: A slim micro-arc-oxidation ceramic-finish flagship from the original One trio.
SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2012·$450·Score 48/100
HTC One S was the slim, light member of the original 2012 One trio — distinguished by a striking micro-arc-oxidation ceramic finish and a fast Snapdragon S4. Overshadowed by the One X, it was nonetheless a beautifully built compact flagship.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.3" AMOLED
OS
Android 4.0
Memory
1 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP
Battery
1,650 mAh
Weight
120 g
What stands out
- Striking ceramic micro-arc-oxidation finish.
- Just 7.8 mm thin, 120 g light.
- Fast Snapdragon S4 dual-core.
- ImageSense camera.
What to watch
- qHD on AMOLED (PenTile).
- No microSD or removable battery.
- Small 1,650 mAh cell.
- Overshadowed by the One X.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100