HTC Incredible S

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 55 expert reviews

Excellent:

14
Good:

34
Average:

3
Bad:

4

Pros:

Super LCD display.
New capacitive buttons.
HTC Sense UI.

Cons:

Poor audio quality.
No dedicated camera button.

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Last revision on February 11, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Super LCD display
New capacitive buttons
HTC Sense UI
Great camera
Excellent battery life
Excellent call quality
Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement
The rotating capacitive buttons are awesome
Excellent web-browser
Applications launch and run smoothly; loud speakers
Great, distinctive body

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor audio quality
No dedicated camera button
No lens cover
Poor video recording
Older Android version
Call quality not as good
Weak Wi-Fi radio
Can't play 720p DivX & XviD videos
Paltry 1 GB internal memory
Lacks HDMI port
Poor battery Performance
On Bell, saddled with unwanted apps
Performance may be an issue in the long term
Some browser and video rendering issues

Expert reviews and ratings

HTC plays it safe when it names its phones, using generic accolades that translate well across markets, hence the name of one of its recent Android effort, the HTC Incredible S. Happily, its name isnâ€™t just puffed-up posturing, and...

By APC Magazine on August 01, 2011

HTC has been in the Android smartphone business since the very beginning. They’ve managed to keep themselves at the top of the game and their latest smartphone, the HTC Incredible S, aims at pushing their stock a few steps ahead of the pack. So if...

By Tech2 on July 20, 2011

Overall the HTC Incredible S ranks in as a solid "Average" smartphone. It's a bit of a let down considering how well rounded and well received the original Droid Incredible was. When placed side by side with the original, the Incredible S...

By BrightHub on June 01, 2011

HTC Incredible S is priced at Rs 28,900, but you can get it for a street price of approximately Rs 27,000. That's still more than what I am willing to pay. This phone isn't really future-proof - especially with the dual-core Androids just around...

By TechTree on May 25, 2011

Overall, the HTC Incredible S is a sleek handset that feels and performs like a premium Android smartphone. Although it doesn't run on the latest version of Android, we encountered no noticeable performance issues with the device. The phone is...

By TechCentral on May 18, 2011

The HTC Incredible S is a really good phone, and is one of those few devices we can call "well rounded". Very good performance meets a great display, and good construction meets a great keypad. The 4-inch display is a great compromise between bulkier...

By ThinkDigit on May 10, 2011

The Incredible S is a small but assured step forward in the HTC range of Android handsets, with its unique design and outstanding display tying together yet another solid HTC...

By CNET Australia on May 09, 2011

Next week Optus will launch the all new HTC Incredible S running the Google's Android Gingerbread OS. As for the design we will leave you to make a desision.Key Features4in touchscreenRuns Android Gingerbread1GHz Snapdragon processor8 Megapixel...

By Channel News Australia on April 28, 2011

Key Features4in touchscreenRuns Android Gingerbread1GHz Snapdragon processor8 Megapixel cameraWhen the word 'incredible' is used to name your handset, you're leaving it with a lot to live up to. However, the original HTC Incredible did quite...

By Smarthouse on April 28, 2011

The phone looks smart with its all black matte finish and minimalist approach. The rubbery plastic case gives a nice feel, offers a good grip and handily hides finger print marks really well. HTC has gone for a contoured design that molds around the...

By The Inquirer on April 22, 2011

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