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Hytera S1 mini vs Retevis RA635

What S1 mini does better (1) and where RA635 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 mini
Hytera · 2025S1 mini
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
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Retevis RA635
Retevis · 2025RA635
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ £60
5.4Range & power5.4
4.2Battery3.9
7.5Features8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 miniRA635
99 × 3016152 × 6032
S1 miniRA635Difference
Height30 mm60 mm−30 mm
Width99 mm152 mm−53 mm
Depth16 mm32 mm−16 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is S1 mini better than RA635?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RA635: No

Why is RA635 better than S1 mini?

RA635 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 miniHytera S1 mini≈ £605.8
Retevis RA635Retevis RA635≈ £605.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity750 mAh—
Battery voltage3.8 V4.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight48 g—
Width99 mm152 mm
Height30 mm60 mm
Depth16 mm32 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackGreen
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke2,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack14
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