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HTC One V

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1960 reviews of HTC One V. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and price. The usability and portability also get good feedback. There are some critical comments about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC One V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC One V

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 109 user reviews of HTC One V from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and price. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably, but the reception and reliability get negative reviews.

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56% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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

Jun, 2017

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC One V

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 780 user reviews of HTC One V from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the design and usability. The price and portability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability.

performance, portability, price, usability, design

reliability

78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: HTC One V Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile) • HTC One V Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile)

Jun, 2017

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Amazon.ca review summary for HTC One V

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of HTC One V from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People really like the camera and screen. The design and usability also get good feedback, whereas there are some less positive opinions about the reliability.

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reliability

50% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: HTC T320e One V Unlocked Android Smartphone with Beats Audio, 4GB Memory, HD Video, Unlocked Phone, No Warranty, 5MP Camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, (Black) • HTC T320e One V Unlocked Android Smartphone with Beats Audio, 4GB Memory, HD Video, Unlocked Phone, No Warranty, 5MP Camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, (Black)

Jun, 2017

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

HTC One V

 

The HTC One V hasn't had the same degree of attention that the One X or the One S have. As such, it's at risk of becoming the "other" phone, the one that gets ignored. But picking up the design of 2010's HTC Legend and offering a device for those who...

Compact, nice design and construction, latest software, microSD card slot

Old hardware means it's a little slow, some missing features could have been incorporated

Overall there is a lot to like about the HTC One V. It is a well-designed phone, small in modern terms, but still giving you enough space to interact with the display, accepting the fact that you'll have to live with doing more zooming in webpages if...

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by: Luke Johnson (techradar.com)

HTC One V review

 

A 5MP camera-toting Android 4.0-powered smartphone we can afford

Desirable design ; Bright, responsive screen ; Impressive camera ; Strong browser and UI

Slightly poor filming ; No Beats headphones ; Cramped keyboard ; Not dual-core ; Just 4GB storage

Sibling of the quad-core powerhouse that is the HTC One X, the HTC One V might not boast the groundbreaking array of specs handed to its market-topping counterpart, but it is a handset that will push the boundaries of the lower mid-level smartphone...

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by: Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

HTC One V pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

HTC has laid out its new Android portfolio at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and we've managed to get our hands on the HTC One V. The HTC One V is

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by: (t3.com)

HTC One V review

 

The HTC One V is the mid-range smartphone to beat

Sleek unibody design ; Fun camera control functions ; Free 25GB Dropbox storage

4GB storage ; No physical control for camera ; Could be more responsive

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Expert review by: Seth Barton (expertreviews.co.uk)

HTC One V review

 

Great build quality and a fantastic camera, but better-specified phones are available for only a little more money on contract

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by: (stuff.tv)

HTC One V review

 

This £250 (and under) smartie is our current darling for best all-round value and a premium feel – so where's the compromise?

Vibrant and snapper-friendly, the One V is one of the best budget phones around

May, 2012
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Expert review by: Chris Martin (pcadvisor.co.uk)

HTC One V review

 

The design of the HTC One V is quite different from the HTC One X and HTC One S. It has a much squarer look and a return of HTC's 'curved-chin' which the firm says makes the phone easier to hold and is a 'distinctive accessory to your life'. Our...

The HTC One V is simply the best budget Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone on the market. For a mere £200 you get a solid handset with a great screen, the latest software and reasonable hardware and reliable battery life.

May, 2012
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Expert review by: Edward Chester (trustedreviews.com)

HTC One V

 

A surprise hit from HTC that looks set to ace the mid-range smartphone sector.

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by: Basil Kronfli (recombu.com)

HTC One V Review: In Depth

 

The HTC One V is the baby of the new HTC One range, but a budget phone it isn't. With a handsome spec-sheet, the One V also offers a metal chassis, 1GHz of processing power and most impressively, a…

Great screen ; Solid design ; Great camera

No pinch overview ; Single core processor ; Camera flash could be stronger

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

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The 1GHz processor clearly isn’t up there with the very best of them, but we found it perfectly acceptable to work with. More irritating, perhaps, is that there is just 4GB of built in storage, though a microSD can be used to add more so even that is...

Sep, 2014
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Product Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity:1500

Call management

Call hold: Yes
Call timer: Yes
Call waiting: Yes
Caller ID: Yes
Conference call: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Speed dialing: Yes
Vibrating Alert: Yes
Voice dialing: Yes

Camera

Auto Focus: Yes
Built-in Camera: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Flash type:LED
Front Camera: No
Main camera resolution (numeric):5
Rear camera resolution (numeric):5
Second Camera: No
Video recording: Yes
Video recording modes:720p

Design

Colour of product:Black / Grey
Form factor:Bar

Display

Display diagonal:9.4
Display Resolution:480 x 800
Display Type:LCD
External display: No
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: Yes

Memory

Internal RAM:0.5

Messaging

Chat: Yes
E-mail:No / Yes
Instant messaging (IM): Yes
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service): Yes
Short Message Service (SMS): Yes

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:AAC, AMR, M4A, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, M4A, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA / AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WMA
Video formats supported:3GP, AVI, MP4, WMV9 / 3GP, AVI, WMV9

Navigation

Electronic compass: Yes
GPS (satellite): No
Wi-Fi positioning: Yes

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):850,900,1800,1900
2G standards:EDGE, GPRS / EDGE, GPRS, GSM
3G:No / Yes
3G bands supported:850,900,2100
3G standards:HSPA, WCDMA
4G: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth profiles:A2DP
Bluetooth version:4.0
SIM card capability:Single SIM
Tethering (modem-mode): Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Other features

Active toolbar: Yes
Camera included: Yes
Connection to PC: Yes
EDGE: Yes
GPRS: Yes
Java technology: Yes
Music player: Yes
Networking standards:IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Polyphonic ring: Yes
Ringer type:MP3
Rotating: Yes
Video Playback: Yes
Voice Recording: Yes
Volume Control:Digital
Wireless Connection: Yes

Packaging Content

Cables included:USB
Quick start guide:No / Yes

Performance

Accelerometer: Yes
Ambient light sensor: 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, Notes, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes
Personalization:Icons, Menu, Shortcuts, Widgets
Proximity sensor: Yes
Subscription type:No subscription

Ports & interfaces

Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1
USB connector type:Micro-USB B
USB port: Yes
USB version:2.0

Processor

Processor frequency:1

Software

Office support: Yes
Operating system installed:Android
Operating System Version:4.0

Storage

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash) / MicroSD (TransFlash), SD / SD
Internal RAM:512
Internal storage capacity:1 / 4
USB mass storage: Yes

Subscription

Subscription type:No subscription

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:9.24
Height :12
Weight:115
Width:5.97
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