Htc Desire 12s Design and Display
New Release Updated: Apr 2026

Htc Desire 12s

$225 (Expected Price)
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Display 5.7" AMOLED
Processor Snapdragon 435
Battery 3075mAh
RAM & Storage 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC
Full Specs

Should you buy the Htc Desire 12s?

Reasons to Buy

  • Massive 6000 mAh battery life
  • Large 6.7" display for media
  • Excellent value at $225

Reasons to Avoid

  • May be bulky due to large battery
  • Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

  • Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Launch Announced: 2018, December. Released 2018, December Status: Discontinued
  • Body Dimensions: 154.2 x 72.7 x 8.3 mm (6.07 x 2.86 x 0.33 in) Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz) SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
  • Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 5.7 inches, 83.8 cm2 (~74.8% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
  • Platform OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) CPU: Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 GPU: Adreno 505
  • Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
  • - : eMMC 5.1
  • Main Camera Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps
  • Selfie camera Single: 13 MP, f/2.2 Features: LED flash Video: 1080p@30fps
  • Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
  • Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: Yes Radio: FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0
  • Features Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Battery Type: Li-Ion 3075 mAh, non-removable
  • Misc Colors: Black, Silver, Red Price: About 200 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.

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