HTC Desire S (S510E) vs Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire S vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2012 7:51 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 4:44 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 4 X HTC Desire S (S510E) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) Compare HTC Desire S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire S (S510E)

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10 Advantages HTC Desire S (S510E)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+3.7"6% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1450 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1420 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GB (1.13GB available)	vs	+16GB (14GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
11.63 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)25% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+640x960 pixels60% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+330 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

23 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Other model names	HTC Desire S S510, HTC Desire 2, HTC Saga	iPhone 4
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Apple
Release date	3/1/2011	6/1/2010
Depth	11.63 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.8 x 115 millimeters (2.35 x 4.53 in)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	640x960 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	330 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 7.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	2GB (1.13GB available)	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.75µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (720x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, iTunes
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	1420 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.3 hours	12 hours
Standby	455 hours (19 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red • HTC Sense 3.0 UI • Touch focus • DLNA • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire S (S510E)	iPhone 4 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)

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HTC Desire S (S510E) vs Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire S vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? HTC Desire S (S510E)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate