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HTC One SV review
HTC One SV is a smartphone with a nice design, high-quality materials, good display and performance. With all its advantages, which can be learned from the description below, the price of the smartphone is acceptable. In Russia, the release date of the smartphone was set for January 2013.
Specifications
The HTC One SV smartphone will be an excellent assistant. Its characteristics (detailed description below) allow you to cope with daily tasks thanks to a powerful processor. You will be pleased with the display, sound, speed and game support.
Screen diagonal: 4.3 |
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128×67×9 mm |
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OP: 1GB; |
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Main: 5MP |
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CPU | Name: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8230 |
Wireless technologies | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Battery capacity: 1800 mAh |
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Charger connector: micro-USB |
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Navigation | GPS: Yes |
Proximity sensor Position sensor Digital compass |
Options and packaging
The smartphone is delivered in a branded white box with a picture of the phone on the front side. The box with rounded edges is made of impact-resistant plastic, so the phone will not be damaged during delivery.
The package includes headphones, an AC adapter and a USB cable, as well as documentation and instructions. The smartphone comes in white, black, red and gray colors.
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Appearance and design
The design of the smartphone has been changed compared to other models in this line, but the affiliation and recognition of the manufacturer’s company remains. The updated design adds elegance and simplicity. It is worth noting the reduced case size (128x67x9 mm) and weight less than 150 grams.
The body is made of high quality plastic. The back wall is matte, fingerprints are invisible on it and it is less easily soiled. The build quality is excellent, nothing creaks. The edges of the case are beveled, making it feel thinner. All keys have good sensitivity and are pressed softly.
HTC One SV looks great, it retains the recognition of the Taiwanese company and belongs to the One line
On the back panel there is a camera that almost does not protrude from the body, a flash and a speaker. Under the cover there are NFS antennas, slots for a memory card and a SIM card. At the top end there is an audio jack, microphone and power button. The left side is empty, the right side houses the main microphone and a slot for microUSB. The front part consists of a display, above which there are light sensors, proximity sensors, a camera, and a notification indicator. At the bottom of the screen there is a speaker and control keys.
Display
The smartphone has a 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 screen with a display resolution of 480×800 pixels (pixel density 217 ppi). The screen is covered with a special protective layer of Gorilla Glass 2 against scratches.
The brightness is high, the viewing angles are decent, you can tilt the phone and the picture will remain without any changes. The minimum brightness level is 13 cd/m2, the maximum is 360 cd/m2. Such indicators are quite convenient for reading outdoors in sunny weather and in a dark room.
The color rendition of the display is excellent, viewing angles are decent
The air gap is minimal, this creates the impression that the finger is moving across the picture itself. Color reproduction and screen saturation are good, blacks look natural.
Software
The operating system of the HTC One SV smartphone is Android 4.0.4, Sense 4.1 interface. There is an update (to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and Sense 4+ interface). The system works quickly, switching from one screen to another and scrolling through the list of applications is smooth, applications are launched at high speed.
The smartphone's own memory is 8 GB, which is quite enough to run standard applications, but if you install additional applications, you must increase this volume using a microSD memory card.
When setting up the interface, the screen displays the signal reception level, indicators and wireless connections. There are pre-installed applications such as HTC Rescue, Evernote and Polaris Office,
Among the large number of functions and capabilities, the personalization of the keyboard seems interesting, which allows you to increase and decrease the font, provides the function of typing without lifting your finger from the display or using voice typing.
The smartphone runs on Android 4.0.4 OS with the proprietary Sense 4.1 shell
The number of desktops can be 7; folders, icons and widgets are placed on them. Personalization has great capabilities, you can change wallpapers, themes, change styles and even decorate the lock screen.
The smartphone has pre-installed applications, including a store for Android system applications, a program for documents, notes, watching videos from the YouTube portal, and a voice recorder. Among the pre-installed applications, Dropbox can be noted. When using it, the smartphone owner receives virtual cloud storage with 25 GB of memory for 2 years.
Sound
The speaker volume is high, its reserve is enough for a variety of situations. The same is true for headphones. The sound is excellent and deep, all frequencies are audible, there is no distortion or unnecessary noise. This high level is provided by Beatsaudio, which serves to improve the sound.
Music is played through a pre-installed audio player that has all the necessary functions. So, you can sort audio files.
You can listen to FM radio. Moreover, the radio receiver searches for radio stations automatically and saves them. You can create a list of priority stations. The radio is played not only through the headphones, but also through the main speaker.
The music capabilities of the smartphone are excellent
The speech speaker is at a high level. The interlocutor’s speech is heard clearly, intonation and voice are recognizable.
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8230 smartphone processor with 2 cores. Its feature is a reduction in energy consumption. Andreno 305 is responsible for the graphics. The RAM is small (1 GB), the internal memory is 8 GB, but 5.3 GB is available to the user. Such characteristics mean excellent performance under high load, as well as support for demanding games and applications. The game Real Racing 3 launched perfectly.
Video viewing is carried out using a special application, which not only plays, but also makes it possible to change the screen brightness, turn subtitles on and off, and also take screenshots.
The HTC One SV smartphone is a visual copy of the HTC Desire SV, differing from it in the absence of a second SIM slot, the resolution of the main camera, the presence of a front camera, a more capacious battery, hardware platform, and also cost. In fact, with the exception of some minor details, we can say that the HTC One SV is a single-SIM alternative to the HTC Desire SV for those who do not need two SIM cards, but like its design and dimensions. We found out whether this is really true with a new product in a white case.
Design and ergonomics
As already mentioned, HTC One SV are a copy of each other. With the exception of the camera eye to the right of the speaker grille, you won't find any differences.
The front panel is covered with tempered Gorilla Glass 2 with an oleophobic coating. In its upper part there is a wide recess in which there are five small holes covered with a fine mesh. The event indicator is hidden in the far right one. Below is the manufacturer’s logo, a 4.3-inch display and three touch keys “Back”, “Home” and “Launch Application Manager”. There is no key to call the context menu. In applications that require it, an additional line appears with the “Menu” label. Conveniently, if not for one thing, this line takes away 72 pixels of the useful screen resolution, in the end it is not 800x480 pixels, but 728x480 pixels.
The back of the case is slightly rounded at the edges. The removable cover covering it is made of matte plastic, pleasant to the touch. It doesn't show fingerprints or scuffs. The camera lens and flash are combined in one decorative block with a metal texture. In the center of the back panel there is an embossed HTC logo, closer to the bottom end there is a Beatsaudio logo and many holes for the speaker. Removing the cover is not easy. Firstly, there are no special recesses for this; you have to pick it out by the tiny protrusion above the Micro-USB connector. Secondly, you have to make a lot of effort to pick it out. As a result, the task, to put it mildly, is not pleasant. But the lid does not play and fits tightly to the body frame. On its inner side there are NFC antenna contacts. Removing the cover reveals access to the 1800 mAh battery and slots for SIM cards and memory cards.
There are no keys on the left side of the case. On the right there is a double volume key. The headphone jack is located at the top end, and there is also a power button that you have to reach for.
The build quality, fit of parts and body materials are excellent. You can make the case creak or crunch only if you squeeze it hard. The HTC One Desire SV does not have problems with glass pressing through, as was the case with the HTC Desire SV test sample. In order to get them to the display you need to try hard.
Operating system and shell
Since the HTC One SV and HTC Desire SV smartphones are twins not only externally, but also in everything related to the interface, as well as one in one c, and, we suggest reading a review of any of them to learn about the capabilities of the proprietary HTC Sense 4.0 shell . This smartphone has HTC Sense version 4.1. There are no visual differences between 4.0 and 4.1, they all boil down to improved smoothness. Indeed, scrolling through the Desktop windows, the Application List or any other menu is very smooth.
Hardware platform
One of the most important differences between the One SV and Desire SV, not counting the two SIM cards in the latter, is the hardware platform. The new product has a system on a chip Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 families Plus – MSM8230. It includes a processor with two Krait cores and a frequency of 1.2 GHz, a graphics core Adreno 305 And 1 GB random access memory. The volume of permanent memory is 8 GB, of which 5.3 GB is available to the user. Taking into account the relatively low screen resolution, such a powerful hardware platform allows you to achieve good results in synthetic tests, as well as comfortably play modern games such as Real Racing 3.
To watch Full HD video, the built-in tools are sufficient. The video player can not only improve the sound (Beatsaudio), but also allows you to adjust the brightness of the display, display subtitles and take screenshots. Like most devices we tested, the built-in player does not play AC3 audio. Videos with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels are not always smooth enough. Both problems can be solved using a third-party player or choosing the right file resolution and sound codec. The sound volume in the headphones is excessive, at the maximum level it becomes impossible to listen. Based on this, we can say that the reserve is enough for any situation, including those when the sound in the video file is initially muted.
The sound impressions are similar when listening to music files. The volume is enough for the eyes. The sound quality is good both when watching videos and in the music player. The culprit for this is the Beatsaudio preset. With it the sound becomes deeper and louder.
There were no problems with communication, the speech speaker, its volume or the quality of the speaking microphone. The only indicator that falls short of the level of other smartphones is the speed of data reception and transmission on the Wi-Fi network. But even with the numbers demonstrated by the HTC One SV, you can surf the web quite comfortably and download large files. You can feel the lack of speed only when watching videos from a smartphone on a TV using the DLNA protocol.
The HTC One SV's battery life is not its strong point. In the Antutu Tester application, the smartphone scored a modest 387 points. This suggests that you should not expect a day of battery life from it during active use. In player mode you can count on 13 hours, when watching HD videos from Youtube - 8 hours 25 minutes (0% brightness) and 16 hours 40 minutes with the same brightness in reading mode.
Display
HTC smartphones deservedly bear the title of devices with some of the best displays. Almost all last year's models can be used as an example for other manufacturers. The display installed in the HTC One SV was no exception. Super LCD 2. The screen diagonal is 4.3 inches, resolution 800x480 pixels. In some applications, part of the 800 pixels is taken away by the line with the “Menu” icon. There is no air gap between the matrix and the sensor, which, coupled with the minimum distance to the tempered glass, makes the image as close to the surface as possible. This has a positive effect on the anti-glare properties of the screen, its brightness and saturation. Brightness indicators range from 10 cd/m² to a maximum of 360 cd/m². The brightness level is uneven across the entire screen area. For example, at the top it reaches 360 cd/m², while at the bottom it is 310 cd/m². The situation is similar in other modes. In automatic it ranges from 77.4 cd/m² to 82.6 cd/m², at 50% brightness – 130 cd/m² and 141 cd/m², respectively. The minimum and maximum values are comfortable for reading in the dark and in bright sunlight.
Camera
In this model, the resolution of the main camera is only three times higher than the resolution of the front camera, 5 MP and 1.6 MP, respectively. The first has an f2.0 aperture and is capable of recording video in Full HD quality, while the second records video with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The HTC ImageChip processor is responsible for processing information. The camera interface is exactly the same as in all devices with HTC Sense 4.0 and higher.
There are two buttons on the viewfinder screen, one is for taking photographs, and the second allows you to enable video recording. In addition to them, there is an icon for selecting an effect, flash mode, shooting mode and calling a pop-up menu with settings.
Examples of photos in HDR mode
Comparison of HTC One SV and Fly IQ451 Vista cameras
Results
Despite the fact that there is a lot in common between the HTC Desire SV and the HTC One SV, they are completely different devices. The first one is good due to its support for two SIMs and good operating time. The second has much better performance, has a front camera, the ability to record Full HD video and a display. In general, we note that the Android 4.0 operating system is no longer current, while all other manufacturers, including lesser-known brands, offer Android 4.1 and are about to introduce smartphones based on Android 4.2. The persistence with which HTC ignores Ukrainian-speaking users never ceases to amaze. Smartphones still do not have a Ukrainian keyboard layout, which is why you have to look for the corresponding applications on Google Play. Of course, this cannot be called a serious problem, because we have a smartphone in front of us, but the manufacturer should be ashamed that two years ago it was promised to add the Ukrainian language, but things are still there. And finally, let’s note the slow Wi-Fi, which is also typical for most HTC smartphones.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 66.9 mm (millimeters) 6.69 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.63 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 128 mm (millimeters) 12.8 cm (centimeters) 0.42 ft (feet) 5.04 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 9.2 mm (millimeters) 0.92 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.36 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 122 g (grams) 0.27 lbs 4.3 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 78.78 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.78 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 800 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2600 MHz |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Krait |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 2 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 1 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | Super LCD 2 |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4.3 in (inches) 109.22 mm (millimeters) 10.92 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.21 in (inches) 56.19 mm (millimeters) 5.62 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 3.69 in (inches) 93.66 mm (millimeters) 9.37 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.667:1 5:3 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 217 ppi (pixels per inch) 85ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 61.66% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger. | f/2 |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Geographical tags Touch Focus Face recognition |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.61 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 0.93 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Everything ingenious is simple. Any manufacturer, be it a Chinese noname or a giant like Samsung, having production capacity, has little to do to produce a worthy device. Draw a simple, eye-catching design, select high-quality case materials, add to this a high-quality display and productive hardware - and we get HTC One SV. And if you put a reasonable price tag on the device, then it has every chance of becoming a bestseller.
Design and arrangement of elements
The HTC One SV looks great, it retains the recognition of the Taiwanese company and its belonging to the One line, but adds elegance and simplicity. Everything is in its place, even the camera module does not stick out. In general, One SV is the same, but with smaller dimensions and higher quality body materials. The biggest difference is the back cover: if it has a soft touch and creaks a little, then we are dealing with expensive plastic, like polycarbonate (still not that, but it feels cool). The assembly is reliable, there is no feeling that the lid will come loose after some time. There is a 5 MP camera with flash, a speaker and logos on it, and an NFC antenna on the reverse side.
On top is a 3.5 mm jack for a headset, an additional microphone and a power/lock button. On the left is empty, on the right are keys for controlling the volume. Below is the main microphone and an inverted Micro USB slot. On the front there is a 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, a large hole for the earpiece (it contains light sensors, proximity sensors and a missed events indicator), 3 control keys and a front camera (unlike, there is one here) .
The lock button comfortably protrudes from the body and responds well to pressing, which cannot be said about the volume rocker. True, there are also opposing opinions online: some speak well of the volume keys and criticize the lock button. So we can come to the conclusion that different copies can give you different impressions of the keys, and when choosing a phone in a store, you should pay attention to this. Ergonomics are generally excellent, the 4.3-inch display makes itself felt, plus, due to the beveled edges on the sides, the phone feels thinner than it actually is.
Display
As usual, UI Sense has a lot of nice touches (like a standard keyboard that supports Swype, and even a typing calibration tool that lets you customize your keyboard). Fans of cloud storage will love that Dropbox is pre-installed on the smartphone (the user receives 25 GB of online storage space for a period of 2 years). Also, interesting things about the phone are that it comes pre-installed with Evernote, Polaris Office, the HTC Rescue service for remotely diagnosing problems with your smartphone, and many useful widgets. The battery in One SV is 1800 mAh. The manufacturer has not officially stated the operating time, and this can be justified by the fact that it varies greatly depending on what networks you are working on, since the phone supports both 3G and LTE. In GSM+Wi-Fi mode with an above-average load, by late evening I had about 40% charge left.
- Dimensions: 128 x 66.9 x 9.2 mm.
- Operating system: Andorid 4.0.4 (upgrade to Android 4.1.2 JB has begun)
- CPU: dual-core, Snapdragon Qualcomm MSM8230, 1 GHz.
- Graphic arts: Adreno 305.
- Display: Super LCD2, 4.3″, 480 × 800.
- Memory: 8 GB flash expandable via Micro SD card.
- RAM: 1 GB.
- Camera: main - 5 MP, video recording in 1080 p, front - 1.6 MP.
- Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, 3G, LTE.
- Interface connectors: 3.5 mm headphone jack, Micro USB.
- Battery: Li-Pol battery 1800 mAh.
Interface screenshots
Conclusion
The Taiwanese had a slight mishap with naming. Smartphones
It does not have the same recognizable body design as the One V. The One SV does not have a metal cover made using plasma-electrolytic oxidation, like the One S. But this device, without a doubt, has its own charisma and people like it.
HTC One SV specifications
What do you need to know about the characteristics of the HTC One SV? This is a smartphone released with Android version 4.0.4 (and is awaiting an update to 4.1, which is more critical than, say, 4.2). It is equipped with a 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 800x480, a gigabyte of RAM, and a built-in 8 GB storage (microSD support is available). The five-megapixel camera is as fast as the entire HTC One line, but the One SV records video in FullHD. The heart of the system is the processor Qualcomm MSM 8230, S4 Plus (Krait core, Adreno 305 graphics) with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. True, the benchmarks suspiciously showed that the test prototype had an older processor Snapdragon MSM8960, which somewhat contradicts the same benchmarks showing the Adreno 305 graphics core (in MSM8960 uses Adreno 225 or Adreno 320).
| HTC One SV specifications | |
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| operating system | Android 4.0.4 with Sense 4.1 |
| SIM card type | microSIM, one |
| Dimensions and weight | 128x67x9 mm, 122 g |
| Display | Super LCD2, Gorilla 2 coating, 4.3 inches, 800x480 pixels (pixel density 217 ppi) |
| CPU | dual-core, Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8230 (clock frequency 1.2 GHz) |
| Graphic arts | Adreno 305 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM, 8 GB, microSD cards |
| Camera | 5 MP (2592x1552), video recording 1920x1080 |
| Front-camera | 1.6 MP, video recording 1280x720 |
| Battery | 1.8 Ah |
Neighbors in the HTC One SV line
As I already said, HTC One SV occupies an intermediate place in the manufacturer’s line-up between the One V and One S models. Nearby there are also two devices from the Desire family - Desire X, which is a transitional model, and which I do not recommend buying due to its simple, pragmatic reasons And a very worthy dual-SIM Desire SV, which made a very favorable impression on me.
Appearance of HTC One SV
The main thrill you get from tactile sensations is thanks to the surface of the lid. It's an excellent plastic that most closely resembles the surface of last year's flagship HTC One X.
The body of the HTC One SV is very thin. By today's standards, 9 millimeters is by no means a record, but its designers did something so magical that the device looks truly thin.
If you remove the battery from the smartphone and feel with your fingers the thickness from the surface of the screen to the battery compartment (this is how you usually feel the thickness of the bottom of the cup), it turns out that there is only 3-4 millimeters under your fingers.
At the top end there is a headphone jack, a second microphone (it cuts out the sound of noise) and a small power key. Despite its frankly small size, it is convenient to use.
An NFC antenna is glued to the inside of the back cover. A technology that still remains useless when trying to communicate with phones from two different manufacturers. Even compatibility with Android Beam doesn't help. Attempts to share files via Android Beam, supported by both phones, by simply touching the LG Optimus G, which was in my hands at the same time, did not lead to anything.
You can remove the memory card without turning off the phone. But you can install a stripped-down SIM card only after the battery leaves its slot. Note the separate speaker for music at the bottom of the case. It is shifted to the left, while the holes in the back cover are located strictly in its center.
I like the neat camera module much more than the protruding element on the HTC One X.
Video review of HTC One SV
HTC One SV performance
Performance measurements in synthetic tests show predictable results, placing the HTC One SV exactly in the place in the HTC lineup that was discussed earlier. As I predicted, the main competitor to the HTC One SV is the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini, which now costs about the same money and has approximately the same capabilities. If HTC does not release any new models in this segment (diagonal larger than 4 inches, screen resolution 800x480) in the near future, then by summer the HTC One SV will be able to repeat the success of the HTC One V in sales.
HTC One SV camera
The HTC One SV camera did not show anything interesting (except for the fact that it recorded video in FullHD). Image quality remains more satisfactory than excellent. I don't know why, but these photos reminded me of the days of Sony Ericsson K850. The camera on that phone (it was one of the first phones with a 5-megapixel camera on the market) shot about the same (and used the same aggressive noise reduction). Pictures in original resolution, as always, can be found in a separate gallery on Torba.
General impressions
In operation, the HTC One SV smartphone showed its best performance. I am sincerely glad that all my expectations placed on him were met. Perhaps with the exception of the camera - in the bright summer sun it will certainly show better results than on a cloudy winter day, but you can’t erase the words from the song. February brought us barely a couple of sunny days in the middle of the month, which did not allow us to fully evaluate the behavior of the display in bright sun. But I’m ready to assume that there is no technological breakthrough in this area, and the screen behaves exactly the same as other smartphones with displays, the manufacturing technology of which is hidden behind the term “Super LCD 2”. In practice, this means good brightness, which will only have to be set to maximum in the summer sun. In other situations, the maximum brightness will be excessive, and in the dark it will also hurt your eyes.
The answer to the traditional question about battery life will be traditional: depending on the load, from 6 hours to 3 days. The information is as useful as the question itself is reasonable in a situation where all users have a different set of running applications, brightness settings, services used and wireless modules. And also the needs for calls and mobile Internet. Not to mention that power consumption in a 3G network is noticeably different from mobile EDGE Internet. Simply put, the battery capabilities can be called ordinary - the capacity increased to 1.8 Ah is compensated by a larger screen area and corresponding energy consumption.
I can also add that the HTC One SV caused constant delight among everyone who saw it. This is primarily due to the appearance, thin body and pleasant body materials - those components that influence first impressions. And in which, it is worth admitting, HTC has become more proficient lately. Regarding the sound of Beats Audio, for the first time, when working with HTC One SV, the thought occurred to me that if HTC and HP did not sign a contract with this company, and do not advertise it on every corner, the success of this brand and, first of all, the fashion for these expensive (and not at all not great quality) the headphones would be significantly smaller than we see today.
Bottom line
The HTC One SV is an excellent replacement for the One V. On the one hand, it's a bit of a shame that the SV didn't inherit the curved design of the metal body of the One V. On the other hand, it has its own and very charismatic design in a thin body. Excellent materials that are pleasant to the touch play a role. Additionally, the HTC One SV delivers excellent performance in its class and boasts a fast-firing camera and FulHD video capabilities that set it apart from the Desire X, which continues to close in price. The only disadvantage of the HTC One SV is the camera. Which cannot be called bad, rather its image quality cannot be called the best. All this gives the editors gg full right to award the HTC One SV with our honorary “we recommend” diploma.
3 reasons to buy HTC One SV:
- thin body and excellent materials;
- best performance in its class;
- very fast-firing camera with FullHD video recording
2 reasons not to buy HTC One SV:
- religious hatred of HTC;
- Not the best picture quality.
