Windows Phone 8S from HTC: first impressions

One of the two smartphones introduced today, Windows Phone 8S from HTC, on the presentation itself was paid a lot less time than the "colleague". But this does not mean that the device will be less interesting for the consumer. Quite possibly, it ultimately will be sold even better than older brother due to the lower cost. Well, let's see with how "budget» Windows Phone third generation of HTC.

Display HTC 8S has a diagonal of 4 inches and a resolution of 800 x 480 (WVGA). These options are not outstanding and could well be that of similar products of the previous generation, but they are sufficient to display high-quality images. Completed screen Super LCD technology and is covered protective glass Gorilla Glass.
Just above the screen in a protective glass has a slot for the speaker, which is highlighted by a plastic main body color, which looks quite nice and fresh. Below you can see the front glass panel with standard platform for touch keys that look and layout are strictly determined Microsoft. Front camera in Windows Phone 8S, unfortunately, no.

The top of the lock and key are quite standard jack for headphones or a wired headset. The left side is absolutely clean, MicroUSB connector moved to the bottom. On the left is the camera button, the presence of which is a prerequisite for any Windows Phone, and a little above it - the volume rocker.
8S is located behind a removable cover, the bottom of which there is a "grid" handsfree speaker. Just above it you can see the logo of Beats Audio, showing support for smartphones this exclusive technology to improve the sound. In the middle of the cover available logo is silver, and the top - camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels and an LED flash. Camera aperture f/2.8, and the lens - 35 mm. By the way, the camera can record video at 720p.
Under the removable cover Windows Phone 8S is MicroSIM slot and memory cards MicroSD. Yes, yes, unlike the flagship entry-8X supports removable media in this format. According to the specifications of the battery is removable, but is it possible to change it - information yet.HTC 8S heart is a dual-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 series with a frequency of 1 GHz. This is probably the core MSM8227 with Krait and accelerator Adreno 305. Its performance is not assessed by tests, but the processor has to be bright enough by modern architecture. RAM in 8S - 512 MB built-in to record data - 4 GB. As mentioned above, the latter can extend card format MicroSD.Windows Phone 8S Black Grey
Unlike older models, Windows Phone 8S not support LTE. But 2G and 3G smartphone is supported without any restrictions. Unfortunately, Bluetooth is limited to 2.1, but the Wi-Fi is quite modern, with support for n-standard. GPS receiver also supports GLONASS, which, however, and you expect from a modern production SoC Qualcomm. NFC support in this model no.Windows Phone 8S weight with battery is only 113 grams, the thickness of 10.28 mm - not the thinnest smartphone in the world, that's for sure. Capacity built-in battery - 1700 mAh. Given the size of the display device is to live on a single charge for a long time, but it will need to be tested in real conditions.Windows Phone 8S Blue
Powered HTC 8S on Windows Phone 8 with a set of proprietary applications from HTC. While specific programs remain a mystery, more we learn about them closer to the release of the smartphone on the market. Definitely could be argued that 8S supports Beats Audio.In the end, HTC had a good "middling" with an interesting look and worthy of "cancer." The attractiveness of such devices, in contrast to the champions, always very much depends on the cost. As with the older model, the HTC 8S have an advantage in the original color scheme, which is even more extensive than those of the flagship.

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