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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.