1. The display
The display of the Desire S is minimal paler than that of Desire. I have compared to the Desire of first generation with AMOLED and the Desire of the second generation with LCD. The ranking of the displays is for me AMOLED, LCD, Desire S, which I do not know what display has been installed here. BUT: But I feel the touch sensitivity when Desire S as better than in both predecessors. The smallest wiping sufficient to operate the phone. In addition, only one sees the different color intensity when the phones are adjacent and take a direct comparison. If you hold the Desire S without competition in his hand, it looks just as lovely and pin sharp. Overall, I see on the display so an improvement.
2. Performance
Although the specifications do not let this suspect, the Desire S is a bit faster than the Desire. Although already the Desire was sufficiently fast, even it is not a huge jump in speed, but in some places I notice a speed increase. For example. when scrolling through the phonebook, when you start some apps and when adjusting the live background, the Desire S is working smoothly, where the Desire sometimes had to think for half a second. I have the bucking when Desire Although never bothersome, but if that will be invisible, it is even more beautiful.
3. Android 2.2 vs. 2.3
Same here, as in 1 and 2 .: Local improvements rather than a revolution. I wish to highlight two extraordinary improvements that I've missed in 2.2: On the one hand there is now a list of recently used apps, on the other hand you can call a favorites list and a list of downloaded apps in the start menu. If you have installed many apps, this option proves to be big plus. That Android 2.3 is generally something "fresh" look, while bringing me no advantage, but the eye eats with and excited about the many small changes.
4. processing, haptics
At this point one can not in my view speak of a mere evolution, since the quality of the two phones connecting anything. The Desire I always felt as shaky, too much plastic, the battery cover had around large gaps, something rattled inside (at both Desires from the first day, so obviously not an isolated problem), overall the Desire has made me a streaky to weak quality impression , The Desire S, however, is absolutely stable with the new aluminum body, nothing creaks, shakes, rattles or does not fit. Processing and haptics received top ratings - I had been a better phone in his hand.
5. Sound
Although I use this feature often, it is worth mentioning yet: The internal speaker is way better than the Desire. An MP3 or a conversation on the speaker sounded tinny when Desire, overexcited even at low volume and was not at the remaining power of the Desire. This major flaw has now largely stopped HTC. While the speaker is still earning less than five stars, but it is much better than its predecessor; for many a he may be useful in the first place.
6. Battery power
Since I have the Desire S only been four days in operation, I can give no final judgment on the battery pack. I'm still a fan of old wisdoms and stick to the initial charge of 20 hours, also believe that a battery needs a few times have been completely charged and discharged in order to achieve its full capacity. After these few days but I have the impression that the holder of the Desire S battery is slightly longer than that of the Desire. I use the phone quite intensively and had the Desire always power for about 1.5 days, which meant daily recharging. The Desire S is so far on only after full two days, which is possibly even increased. When the battery retains this power, the Desire S also wins this comparison.
Although I have no comparison to the so-called. Premier league of Superhones, the comparison with the HTC Desire wins the Desire S but significantly. The Desire I would have given 3.5 to 4 stars, the Desire S smooth five. The overall package of Desire S convinced me, so I can recommend it with a clear conscience.