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Testseek.co.uk have collected 192 expert reviews of the HTC Desire S and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HTC Desire S.
Award: Good Buy March 2011
March 2011
 
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The editors liked

  • Great interface
  • Solid build quality
  • HTC Sense portal integration
  • Reasonable battery life
  • Fantastic unibody design
  • HTC's Sense user interface keeps getting better
  • Smooth performance
  • Fast operation
  • Slick UI
  • Excellent cloud integration
  • Stunning design
  • Strong stills camera
  • Great looking design
  • HTC Sense covers just about all bases
  • Android 2.3 is bang up to date
  • Ultra connected experience out of the box
  • Speedier keyboard and touchscreen
  • Longer battery life
  • Slicker app processing
  • Solid and beautiful
  • Familiar HTC Sense user interface
  • Design
  • Build quality and solid feel
  • Very good screen with accurate colours
  • Good contrast and accurate
  • Overall responsiveness
  • Sense interface is powerful and intuitive
  • Web browsing
  • Solid all rounder
  • Big screen
  • NFC and 4G
  • Elegant design
  • Brilliant screen
  • Well built
  • Easy to use
  • Brimming with applications
  • Runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • Frontand rearfacing cameras

The editors didn't like

  • Rear camera not the best
  • Tad pricey for the specifications on offer
  • Some of the specs are outdated
  • No HDMI output
  • Wi-Fi antenna issue
  • Frequently slow notifications bar
  • Stuttery HD video recording
  • Not cheap for its specs
  • Still some Android UI issues
  • It feels a little samey and doesn't really advance the HTC story
  • And is outclassed by its older and bigger brother the Desire HD
  • Finish started rubbing off on contact points
  • Not the most striking screen around these days
  • Occasional lags in receipt of email and texts
  • Features may seem dated by the end of the year
  • It almost feels too small now
  • Android 2.3 actually adds little
  • Doesn't do enough to steal any 'best in show' awards.
  • Poor quality photos
  • No optical trackball like on the Desire
  • Battery life
  • It's reasaonable but we still want more
  • Average camera
  • Bulky
  • Not that cheap
  • No camera shutter button
  • Not dual core
  • Camera fairly poor
  • Battery must be removed to swap microSD cards
  • No unique features
  • Limited internal storage

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  Published: 2011-04-08, review by: electricpig.co.uk

  • Solid and beautiful
  • It almost feels too small now, Android 2.3 actually adds little
  • There’s a lot to love about the HTC Desire S: it’s beautiful inside and out, with a solid software experience. We must admit however that we’re not sure who it’s for: original Desire owners will prefer the raw power, potential and screen size of HTC’s ...

 
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  Published: 2011-04-07, review by: fonehome.co.uk

  • The HTC Desire S is certainly the best Android phone of its size you can buy today. The thing is, its sub-four inch display almost doesn’t do justice to the powerful hardware accompanying it....

 
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  Published: 2011-04-06, review by: theregister.co.uk

  • The Desire S is a worthwhile improvement to the original, with the latest Android offering video calling, faster working and better keyboards. That may not be quite enough to justify an upgrade if you’re already using Desire père, but if you’re thinki...

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  Published: 2011-04-05, review by: 3g.co.uk

  • Speedier keyboard and touchscreen, longer battery life, slicker app processing
  • Occasional lags in receipt of email and texts, features may seem dated by the end of the year
  • Scoring summary for HTC Desire S  Pros: Speedier keyboard and touch-screen, longer battery life, slicker app processingCons: Occasional lags in receipt of email and texts, features may seem dated by the end of the year  Verdict: A decent Android device...

 
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  Published: 2011-04-05, review by: coolsmartphone.com

  • A part of me wanted a little bit more. The original HTC Desire still stands up very well compared to this Desire S. This phone is better than the original Desire because of the additional camera, newer Android OS and better HTC Sense interface. I liked th...

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  Published: 2011-03-31, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Great interface, solid build quality, HTC Sense portal integration, reasonable battery life
  • Rear camera not the best, tad pricey for the specifications on offer
  • The Desire S builds on the strengths of its predecessor. The inclusion of Android 2.3 and the latest HTC Sense interface are the best features. However, a SIM-free price of £399 does seem a bit much, and it might be better to invest a little extra for ...

 
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  Published: 2011-03-30, review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Great looking design, HTC Sense covers just about all bases, Android 2.3 is bang up to date, ultra connected experience out of the box
  • It feels a little samey and doesn't really advance the HTC story, and is outclassed by its older and bigger brother the Desire HD, finish started rubbing off on contact points, not the most striking screen around these days
  • The S in the Desire S should stand for “solid”, but in the fast-paced world of smartphones, it’s no longer the market leader it once wasKey specs3.5mm jack, 3G, 5 megapixels, Android, Bluetooth, FM radio, GPRS, GPS, GSM, HSDPA, Li-ion battery, microSD,...

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  Published: 2011-03-29, review by: techradar.com

  • Fast operation, Slick UI, Excellent cloud integration, Stunning design, Strong stills camera
  • Wi-Fi antenna issue, Frequently slow notifications bar, Stuttery HD video recording, Not cheap for its specs, Still some Android UI issues
  • A great phone, undoubtedly, but doesn't stand as far out of the crowd as its predecessor...

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  Published: 2011-03-28, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • Fantastic unibody design; HTC's Sense user interface keeps getting better; smooth performance
  • Some of the specs are outdated; no HDMI output
  • The HTC Desire S isn't the most powerful Android smart phone on the block, but it offers a terrific design and intuitive software. Overall, it's a seriously appealing device....

 
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  Published: 2011-03-28, review by: recombu.com

  • The Desire S is another feather in the cap for HTC. A really nice looking device that's easy to use and works like a charm. The Desire S will please most looking for a high-end smartphone, but those after a bit more internal storage might want to look...

 
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