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HTC One S

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User ratings:
47
3.8 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
24
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4.2 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
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Pros

  • smooth
  • responsive and highly resistant to greasy fingerprints
  • the selection is very impressive

Cons

  • they also look over saturated
  • lack of colour and a lot of obvious graininess
  • shadow detail is lost

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4.3 in
  • 960, 540 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 256 ppi
  • 1650 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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HTC One S - Pros & Cons

HTC One S

Pros

  • smooth
  • responsive and highly resistant to greasy fingerprints
  • the selection is very impressive
  • a good quality noise cancelling microphone and reasonably loud earpiece
  • Internet browsing is quite simply excellent
  • the metal body looks great
  • dazzling screen and fast processor
  • slick and easy to use
  • The panorama mode is useful and effective
  • the screen actually looks quite good
  • it s a pleasure to gawk at

Cons

  • they also look over saturated
  • lack of colour and a lot of obvious graininess
  • shadow detail is lost
  • esoteric media file types is limited
  • not like the One S is exactly small anyway
  • Beats Audio on a phone is a giant gimmick
  • This phone is no slouch
  • Not many people prefer manufacturer UI overlays
  • can be used only with headphones
  • HTC One S actually crashed and restarted
  • work with a 16GB limit

HTC One S - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1650 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
256 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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HTC One S - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.0
CPU clock speed1.5 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8260A
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 225
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Smile detectionyes
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Storage
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height5.15 in
Width2.56 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight4.2 oz
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity1650.0 mAh
Standby time317.0 h
Talk time10.0 h
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Display
Screen size4.3 in
Panel typeOLED
Resolution960 x 540 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density256.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productGrey
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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HTC One S HTC - Editorial Reviews (24)

4.2
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HTC One S HTC One S Review [T-Mobile]
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Droid Life
Published: 18.04.2012
HTC One S Review [T-Mobile]

I know that you probably just finished up reading our HTC One X review from yesterday, but it’s time now to shift gears onto its little brother, the HTC One S. Announced at the same time as the One X during MWC in February, the One S might come off on paper as being less of a phone, however...

HTC One S HTC One S review
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Published: 03.05.2012
HTC One S review
4.0

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

HTC One S HTC One S Review - International and T-Mobile
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anandtech.com
Published: 17.07.2012
HTC One S Review - International and T-Mobile
HTC One S HTC One S
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 16.04.2012
HTC One S
4.0

The HTC One S is bathed in plasma to get its unique matt black look. Yes, it is as cool as it sounds.

HTC One S Review: HTC One S
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WIRED
Published: 18.04.2012
Review: HTC One S
3.0

The HTC One S is a sleek, speedy and attractive handset that runs Ice Cream Sandwich. But there are a few design stumbles here that keep the phone from being truly exceptional.

HTC One S HTC One S Review
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MobileSyrup
Published: 31.05.2012
HTC One S Review

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HTC One S review

The HTC One S feels very similar to the other models of the One X and the One V. I find that there really is no difference in the tech specs. They ...

HTC One S HTC One S (T-Mobile) Review | Android 4.0 Smartphone Reviews
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LaptopMag
Published: 18.04.2012
HTC One S (T-Mobile) Review | Android 4.0 Smartphone Reviews
4.0

We review the HTC One S provides a compelling combination of style and performance, along with a powerful camera and an attractive Sense Interface that enhances Android 4.0.

HTC One S T-Mobile HTC One S Review and Hands-on Video
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Android Authority
Published: 10.07.2012
T-Mobile HTC One S Review and Hands-on Video

In our T-Mobile HTC One S review we take an in-depth look at the HTC One S available exclusively from T-Mobile.

HTC One S HTC One S Review: Ultramodern Design, Awesome Camera
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Published: 18.04.2012
HTC One S Review: Ultramodern Design, Awesome Camera
4.5

The HTC One S is the ultimate multimedia phone, from gaming to music to snapping high-quality photos.

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CNET
Published: 23.07.2012
HTC One S - gradient blue (T-Mobile)

Battery life is the Achilles' heel of the HTC One S, hampering an otherwise sleek and solidly performing smartphone, and making it one for light users only.

HTC One S Home review
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whathifi
Published: 22.06.2012
Home review
5.0

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

HTC One S HTC One S Review: I Give It A Fly
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TechCrunch
Published: 28.04.2012
HTC One S Review: I Give It A Fly

Despite the fact that there's no real wow factor here, it would be entirely unfair to say that HTC's One S isn't a great phone. It is. The hardware is some of the best I've seen in a long time, Sense 4 is quite nice albeit a touch heavy for my taste, and the specs are right in line with what we're …

HTC One S HTC One S review: One Of Our Favorite Android Devices Yet
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 18.04.2012
HTC One S review: One Of Our Favorite Android Devices Yet

The HTC One S was announced alongside the HTC One X (be sure to read our full review) and the One V during Mobile World Congress in February. The One S, spec-wise, sits right between the two phones, but it's not really much of a downgrade from the One X. It offers the same super fast ImageSense camera engine, a thinner body, an excellent industrial design and a dual-core Qualcomm...

HTC One S HTC One S review
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TechRadar
Published: 22.05.2012
HTC One S review
4.5

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

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