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HTC One S

2175 reviews

Jun, 2017

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performance (346)
portability (262)
design (234)
usability (225)
size (206)

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battery (129)
reliability (46)
reception (45)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2175 reviews of HTC One S. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the design and size are on the whole positive. The usability and portability also get good feedback, but the reception and battery get less positive reviews. The connectivity and reliability get mixed comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC One S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC One S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 143 user reviews of HTC One S from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the screen and design. The usability and portability also get good opinions. Many are less positive about the reception. There are some mixed views about the size.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: HTC One S Sim Free Smartphone - Black • HTC One S Sim Free Smartphone - Black

Jun, 2017

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC One S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 273 user reviews of HTC One S from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and design. The usability and performance also get good comments. There are some mixed comments about the connectivity. Some have doubts about the reception and reliability.

portability, performance, usability, design, price

reliability, reception

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: HTC One S Android Phone, Black (T-Mobile) • HTC One S Android Phone, Black (T-Mobile)

Jun, 2017

Expert review by: Phil Lavelle (techradar.com)

HTC One S review

A top of the range cameraphone with an emphasis on pictures, music and connectivity. Is the One S the One to have?

Slim, svelte and beautiful ; Built for Ice Cream Sandwich ; Loads of widgets ; Excellent battery life

Limited memory, no SD slot ; MicroSIM is a pain for some ; Keyboard has seen better days ; Call quality can be slightly tinny

Update: We've spent a long time with the HTC One S now, so have updated our review to represent the improved software and all round experience. Don't worry... it's still brilliant!

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

HTC One S

The HTC One S sits behind the One X in HTC's new line-up of devices, looking to regain the Android top spot in 2012. Three devices, all featuring premium design aesthetics, comprise the One series, in what is pitched as a simpler approach from HTC.

Design, performance, battery life, Android 4 and Sense 4 work nicely

Display could be better, no microSD card slot

Like the HTC One X, the One S exhibits sensational design. It's a great handset both in terms of how it looks and how it performs. It might technically not be the company's flagship device, but aside from the screen, you'd never know that. As such, if...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on: HTC One S review - Pocket-lint

The HTC One S might not be the flagship in the new HTC One range, but that doesn't mean it's something that should be overlooked. Just announced, we had

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: (t3.com)

HTC One S review

The HTC One S is a thin, Ice Cream Sandwich-laden delight

Thin and stylish ; Excellent screen ; Speedy

Limited storage ; Uses a micro SIM ; Non-replaceable battery

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Expert review by: Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

HTC One S

Fast and stylish, the One S should be a winner. But a few slipups dent its appeal.

Beautiful slim but strong design, Dazzling and colourful screen, Incredibly fast processor, Feature packed camera

Matt black finish doesn't wear damage well, Screen has iffy viewing angles and isn't as sharp as the best, HTC image quality still isn't brilliant

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by: (stuff.tv)

HTC One S review

Don't fancy the HTC One X's monster 4.8in screen? Find out how its smaller sibling fares

The One S is ideal for those who can’t stretch their hands (or wallets) around the One X

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Barry de la Rosa (expertreviews.co.uk)

HTC One S review

A slim and light handset with an excellent camera, a fast chip and Android 4.0, but HTC's software can be annoying, there's no memory card slot and the faster One X doesn't cost much more

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Ginny Mies (pcadvisor.co.uk)

HTC One S review

The HTC One S is the ultimate multimedia phone for Android, from gaming to music to snapping high-quality photos. Read our HTC One S review to find out more.

The HTC One S is one of the top Android phones. The HTC One X has a bigger, higher-resolution display and LTE connectivity (not much use in the UK for now). Hopefully the call quality issues I experienced with my test HTC One S are an isolated...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: (whathifi.com)

HTC One S

If you don't fancy HTC's larger smartphones, the pocket-friendly One S might just be what you need

Great size, solid, sleek design ; super-fast interface and web browsing ; excellent video

Sonically it’s bettered elsewhere ; maximum 16GB internal memory

This is one of HTC’s flagship phones, and the specification proves far better in reality than it might look on paper.

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Expert review by: Editorial Team (recombu.com)

HTC One S Review: In Depth

HTC, 1.5GHz dual-core, metal chassis, qHD display, you'd be forgiven for thinking we were talking about the HTC Sensation XE, but no, this is the HTC One S, the latest mid range handset from Taiwan's mobile…

Fantastic build quality ; Superb battery life ; Solid low-light performance

Screen suffers from slight dot patterning ; Macro focus can be difficult to set ; White variant lacks ceramic finish

Apr, 2012

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Product Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity:1650 / 2020

Battery technology:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)

Call management

Call blocking:

Yes

Call hold:

Yes

Call timer:

Yes

Call waiting:

Yes

Caller ID:

Yes

Conference call:

Yes

Image stabilizer:

Yes

Speakerphone:

Yes

Vibrating Alert:

Yes

Voice dialing:

Yes

Camera

Auto Focus:

Yes

Built-in Camera:

Yes

Built-in Flash:

Yes

Face detection:

Yes

Flash type:LED

Front Camera:

Yes

Front camera resolution (numeric):0.3 / 2.1

Image stabilizer:

Yes

Main camera resolution (numeric):8

Rear camera resolution (numeric):8

Second Camera:

Yes

Second camera resolution:0.3 / 2.1

Smile detection:

Yes

Video capture resolution (max):1920 x 1080

Video recording:

Yes

Video recording modes:1080p / 1080p, 720p / 720p

Video stabilizer:

Yes

Certificates

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified:

Yes

Design

Colour of product:Black / Brown / Grey / Metallic

Form factor:Bar

Protection features:Water Resistant

Display

3D playback:

Yes

Display diagonal:10.9 / 12.7

Display number of colours:16.78 million colours

Display Resolution:1920 x 1080 / 540 x 960

Display Type:AMOLED / LCD

External display:

Orientation sensor:

Yes

Touch screen type:Capacitive

Touch technology:Multi-touch

Touchscreen:

Yes

Touchscreen Type:Capacitive

Ergonomics

Accelerometer:

Yes

Ambient light sensor:

Yes

Proximity sensor:No / Yes

Keyboard

Any key answer:

Full-size keyboard:

Yes

Keyboard layout:Alphanumeric

Navigation key:

Yes

Memory

Internal RAM:1 / 1024 / 2

Messaging

Chat:

Yes

E-mail:

Yes

Instant messaging (IM):No / Yes

MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service):

Yes

Short Message Service (SMS):

Yes

Text prediction system:T9

Text-to-speech message reader:

Yes

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:AAC, AAC+, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, M4A, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, M4A, MIDI, OGG, WAV, WMA / AAC, M4A, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA

Equalizer:

Yes

FM radio:

Yes

Speakers:STEREO

Supported video modes:1080p

Video formats supported:3GP, AVI, MP4, WMV / 3GP, AVI, MP4, WMV, WMV9 / 3GP, AVI, MP4, WMV9 / 3GP, MP4 / MP4

Navigation

Electronic compass:

Yes

GPS:

Yes

GPS (satellite):No / Yes

Position location:

Yes

Wi-Fi positioning:

Yes

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):850,900,1800,1900

2G standards:EDGE, GPRS, GSM

3G:

Yes

3G bands supported:2100 / 800,900,2100 / 850,900,2100

3G standards:HSDPA, WCDMA / HSPA, WCDMA

4G:

Bluetooth:

Yes

Bluetooth profiles:A2DP

Bluetooth version:4.0

Data network:3G

EDGE multislot class:33

SIM card capability:Single SIM

SIM card hot swapping:

Yes

SIM card type:MicroSIM

Tethering (modem-mode):

Yes

Wi-Fi:

Yes

Wi-Fi standards:802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n / 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Other features

Active toolbar:

Yes

Camera included:

Yes

EDGE:

Yes

GPRS:

Yes

Java technology:

Yes

Mobile operating systems supported:Android 4.1

Music player:

Yes

Networking standards:IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Polyphonic ring:

Yes

Ringer type:MP3

Rotating:

Yes

T9 text input:

Yes

Total Storage Capacity:16

Video Playback:

Yes

Voice Recording:

Yes

Volume Control:Digital

Wireless Connection:

Yes

Packaging Content

Cables included:AC, USB / USB

Headset included:

Yes

Quick start guide:

Yes

Performance

Accelerometer:

Yes

Ambient light sensor:

Yes

Exchange support:

Yes

Flight mode:

Yes

Microphone mute:

Yes

Office support:

Yes

Operating system installed:Android

Operating System Version:4.0

Personal info management (PIM):Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Recorder / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Games, Notes / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes, To-do list

Personalization:Icons, Menu, Shortcuts, Themes, Widgets / Icons, Menu, Shortcuts, Widgets

Proximity sensor:No / Yes

Subscription type:No subscription

SyncML:

Yes

Video call:

Yes

Windows operating systems supported:Memory Stick (MS), MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD