HTC Desire S vs HTC Rhyme
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire S
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HTC Rhyme
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Rhyme
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 252 | 252 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 56.7 | 53.9 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | Adreno 205 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 2.3.4 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included |
| Variants | 1.1GB 0.75GB RAM | 4GB 0.75GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1450 | 1600 |
| stand by | Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G) | Up to 295 h (2G) / Up to 340 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 9 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G) | Up to 10 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 115 | 119 |
| Thickness (mm) | 11.6 | 10.9 |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 130 |
| Width (mm) | 59.8 | 60.8 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, February. Released 2011, March | 2011, September. Released 2011, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 3 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire S | HTC Rhyme |
|---|---|---|
| browser | HTML, Adobe Flash | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire S and HTC Rhyme are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Rhyme packs a 1600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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