Samsung Galaxy Fit
march 2012
General
- Phone typeCandy bar
- Operating systemAndroid
- Expansion slot(s)microSD
- Dimensions (H x W x D)110.2 x 61.2 x 12.6 mm
- Built-in memory160 MB
Connectivity
- GSM frequency bandsQuadband
- Connectivity options3G, A-GPS, EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, microUSB, Bluetooth, WLAN
Display and Text Input
- Display typeTFT
- TouchscreenYes
- KeypadNone
- Display resolutionQVGA
- Display size3.31-inch screen
Multimedia
- Imaging featuresAutofocus
- Sound featuresMP3 playback, FM radio, Voice recording, Built-in speakers
- Audio jack type3.5mm
- Maximum camera resolution5 megapixels
Performance
- Main processor speed600 MHz
- Battery capacity1350 mAh
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HTC Desire S
April 2012
The good: Solidly built; simple, attractive design; improved Sense UI software; comes with latest Android 2.3.
The bad: Short battery life; microSD slot under battery; can't make cellular video calls.
The bottom line: This Android 2.3 smartphone has a solid and attractive unibody design and comprehensive feature set, but falls short when it comes to battery life.
Review:
The HTC Desire S is the latest smartphone in the company's Desire series of devices. Its 3.7-inch screen and lack of a physical keypad make it a direct successor to the original HTC Desire. Though its specifications are very similar to the Desire, this new model comes with a very solid unibody design and a reasonable price of S$688 (US$535.58).
The Desire S has a unibody chassis.
Of course, the design is not perfect. Those who swap microSD cards frequently will be disappointed to find the slot is below the battery. Also, we noticed wear around the micro-USB port, exposing the aluminum underneath, after the few times we had to plug the phone in for recharging.
The 3.7-inch LCD has a WVGA (800 x 480-pixel) resolution and it displays text and images clearly. Four touch-sensitive buttons are found below the screen, a change from the physical shortcuts that were on the original Desire. This is in line with the design direction HTC is taking with its smartphones, and as expressed in previous reviews, we prefer physical buttons as they are less likely to be accidentally activated.
On the back are the speakers and a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash. There is also a front-facing camera for video conferencing.
The Desire S is the first handset from the Taiwan manufacturer to ship with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the latest version of Google's mobile operating system (OS). Improvements over Android 2.2 (Froyo) include a better native keyboard, the ability to place a cursor finely without a physical directional pad and support for near field communications (NFC) technology.
However, those are some features that HTC has already implemented (before Gingerbread) through its own Sense software. The company's custom user interface (UI) already has a good QWERTY keypad and a magnifier tweak that lets you place a cursor precisely (similar to Apple's iOS feature). We find that these are superior to those native to Gingerbread.
Not resting on its laurels, the company has added enhancements in Sense in conjunction with Android 2.3. For example, the autocorrect feature has been improved--we find that the Desire S replaces typos more accurately compared to Android 2.2 Sense-enabled models.
Review:
The HTC Desire S is the latest smartphone in the company's Desire series of devices. Its 3.7-inch screen and lack of a physical keypad make it a direct successor to the original HTC Desire. Though its specifications are very similar to the Desire, this new model comes with a very solid unibody design and a reasonable price of S$688 (US$535.58).
Design
The standout feature of the Desire S is the unibody chassis made out of a single piece of aluminum. This is not unlike what was done with the older HTC Legend and more recent HTC Desire HD. While we took issue with certain design elements of the Legend and Desire HD, we had fewer reservations about the Desire S. The unit is solidly built and has a handsome black color. The plastic portions of the chassis are simple and blend well with the aluminum parts while every cutout for the ports look well-machined.The Desire S has a unibody chassis.
Of course, the design is not perfect. Those who swap microSD cards frequently will be disappointed to find the slot is below the battery. Also, we noticed wear around the micro-USB port, exposing the aluminum underneath, after the few times we had to plug the phone in for recharging.
The 3.7-inch LCD has a WVGA (800 x 480-pixel) resolution and it displays text and images clearly. Four touch-sensitive buttons are found below the screen, a change from the physical shortcuts that were on the original Desire. This is in line with the design direction HTC is taking with its smartphones, and as expressed in previous reviews, we prefer physical buttons as they are less likely to be accidentally activated.
On the back are the speakers and a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash. There is also a front-facing camera for video conferencing.
Features
A complete set of wireless connectivity features are available on the Desire S, including HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS for satellite navigation and location services. This is totally expected of a midrange to high-end handset from HTC.The Desire S is the first handset from the Taiwan manufacturer to ship with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the latest version of Google's mobile operating system (OS). Improvements over Android 2.2 (Froyo) include a better native keyboard, the ability to place a cursor finely without a physical directional pad and support for near field communications (NFC) technology.
However, those are some features that HTC has already implemented (before Gingerbread) through its own Sense software. The company's custom user interface (UI) already has a good QWERTY keypad and a magnifier tweak that lets you place a cursor precisely (similar to Apple's iOS feature). We find that these are superior to those native to Gingerbread.
Not resting on its laurels, the company has added enhancements in Sense in conjunction with Android 2.3. For example, the autocorrect feature has been improved--we find that the Desire S replaces typos more accurately compared to Android 2.2 Sense-enabled models.
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