HTC One SV
HTC looks to blend premium
specifications with an affordable price tag, but does it deliver?
Successful \ layers
The color combination of the casing
highlights some great aesthetics. HTC always does a good job at bringing
stylish touches to its phones and it has done it again
Make sense of Sense
Sense 4.1 still doesn’t offer a perfect
user experience, but there’s no denying it’s improving. Browsing your phone is
a lot smoother and the suite of pre-installed apps has certainly improved
All about 4G
Devices that offer 4G support aren’t good
for your wallet, but the One SV is now one of the cheapest ways to get your
hands on a 4G-enabled phone
Beats Audio
HTC has implemented Beats Audio into the
One SV, offering users a chance to listen to their favorite tunes in
crystal-clear high-quality. The speakers on either side of the SV are also
great for sound
HTC
One SV
When you get your hands on an HTC phone,
you know there’s a design treat waiting for you. The SV is a beautiful device.
It feels well put together and the black, white and grey layering makes the
device feel a lot more premium than both the Xperia T and S3 Mini. Taking a
look at the back of the SV will reveal the 4G LTE branding and it’s the only phone
here that caters for the new high speeds. When turning on the device you’re
greeted to a 4.3-inch display sporting a LCD 480 x 800 resolution.
It isn’t anything spectacular and suffers
from the same Pixelation problem as the S3 Mini, but for what you’re paying, it
does the job well. One of the best uses of the display is to use it in
conjunction with the decent camera that has been implemented. There are some
terrific features included and plenty of photo sharing options available as
well.
When
you get your hands on an HTC phone, you know there’s a design treat waiting for
you.
To use all these features you’ll want a
speedy processor that can keep up. The One SV is a quick phone and the
dual-core processor handled everything we could throw at it with flying colors.
Whether you’re doing a spot of downloading, browsing or simply just using the
camera, the processor handles it all very well.
The One SV ships with the Ice Cream
Sandwich update and runs Sense 4.1, which is by far the best version of HTC’s custom
skin yet, and there are some quality features included in this phone. You’ll
find new entertainment hubs at your disposal and the default browser has
undergone some changes. Sense is far more useable now and HTC has done a great
job at updating it into a more user-friendly skin.
It’s
also currently one of the cheapest ways of getting your hands on a
4G-compatible phone
For a mid-range device, the One SV excels
in most areas. We take our hats off to HTC who has successfully combined plenty
of premium features without the premium price to boot. It’s also currently one
of the cheapest ways of getting your hands on a 4G-compatible phone.
HTC One SV
Information
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Price $534
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More information www.htc.com
Technical Specs
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Operating system: Android 4.0
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Processor: Qualcomm S4 1.2GHz dual-core
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Storage: 1GB RAM, 8GB storage (expandable to
32GB with micro SD)
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Dimensions: 128 x 66.9 x 9.20mm
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Weight: 120g
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Display size: 4.3-inch Super LCD
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Display resolution: 400 x 800 pixels
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Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n,
Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76, micro USB
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Camera: 5-MP rear, 1.6-MP front, 1080p full
video recording
Head-To-Head
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Design and build: The curved back of the One
SV helps it feel great in hand. HTC has implemented a plastic body here, but
it has a premium look and feel to it.
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Features: Sense is still trying to make ground
on the pure Android experience, but Sense 4.1 is certainly the best iteration
of the custom skin we’ve seen.
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Battery life: You can get a fair amount of
usage out of the 1800mAh battery, but hardcore users should be sure to carry
a spare battery or portable charger with them.
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Value for money: For what you get for your
money, the HTC One SV is a great investment. It’s also the best solution for
those looking to get their first 4G phone while on a budget.
Verdict: 4/5
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As far as mid-range devices go, the HTC One SV
is definitely up there. We’d even recommend it over some high-end phones
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