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HTC One S

HTC One S
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alaScore 87

2304 reviews

Jul, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2304 reviews of HTC One S. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and portability. The size and usability also get good feedback, but there are mixed comments on the connectivity and social networking functionality. Some have doubts about the reception and battery.

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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 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (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. Reviewers really like the screen and usability. The design and portability are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the reception, while there are some mixed comments about the price and size.

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

Jul, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC One S

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 277 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. Reviews about the price and design are overall positive. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably. The reception and reliability get negative reviews. There are some mixed reviews about the connectivity.

portability, performance, usability, design, price

reliability, reception

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

Jul, 2025

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 : 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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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 : 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...

Solid low-light performance

White variant lacks ceramic finish

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techadvisor.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 : littlegreenrobot.co.uk (littlegreenrobot.co.uk)

Expert Review

 

HTC is reinventing the smartphone with the One series, and the HTC One S is a nicely proportioned, well specified handset with plenty going for it. We’d have liked the S to have been a touch cheaper to put a little more space between it and the One X,...

Sep, 2014
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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

A HTC Smartphone : Vodafone HTC One S

 

NASA technology and a branded set of ear-buds are just two of the features found on a new HTC smartphone.

As part of its One series of smartphones, HTC has released its One S model. My review unit, kindly supplied by Vodafone, has an appealing if understated aluminium body with dimensions of 130.9 x 65 x 7.8mm (H x W x D). Weighing just 119.5g (battery...

Jul, 2012
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Expert review by : Crowdedbrain (crowdedbrain.co.uk)

HTC One S Review

 

The HTC One S is just behind the HTC One X in terms of the latest One series pecking order. However this device is extremely fast and has a superb screen to match. However Android purists may be put off by its modern embrace of ICS, by supporting a...

Jun, 2012
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