HTC One SV - Specifications. HTC One SV review: living up to expectations Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device

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).

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.

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.

What I didn't like

Large in size. The glass is scratched. Fell on the tile and, alas, a cobweb appeared. Replacing the glass costs half the phone. Bad camera (both)

What I liked

Fast, beautiful. In general, it corresponds to what was stated.

What I didn't like

Honestly, if you are not an advanced user and are encountering Android for the first time, there will be a million, or even more, disadvantages...
1. Battery....this is terrible! it lasts from 4 to 6 hours, average use
2. Native music player....
all your music will be in scribbles, it is quite complex in itself... you need to download a new one..
3. The system is very heavy, it’s not clear where the files are, if you downloaded anything, you can spend half a day looking for the file you need..
4. Camera..
I had a better camera on my old Nokia, -8mp, there are simply no words........
5. Memory...
The internal memory, for some reason, was divided into half, 4 GB each.
and only on this one half, you can install applications, games.... everything you download (((I don’t know what they were thinking.
6. To connect to a PC (and transfer music, pictures, etc.) I even had to call a technician.... as it turned out, my computer is old and the phone does not accept it, or vice versa.. In short, they are not compatible) ) I had to reinstall Windows, install a bunch of programs, it was a hassle for three days...
7. The lock button... It’s very inconvenient, while you press it, you’ll press the thread, or you’ll even call someone
8. SMS menu...not convenient. Only all SMS messages are shown..
no inbox, outbox, delivery report
9. the body itself is not very comfortable in the hand, you can’t hold it in one hand or palm for a long time..

What I liked

In fact, there are not many of them. Maybe the screen, the brightness of the display, or the HTC brand itself.

What I didn't like

I took the phone for work (I needed 2 SIM, Android) - I talk for a total of 3-4 hours a day + a little internet - by the end of the day the phone is discharged, I have to carry a charger
Another disadvantage is the lock button at the top, but I’m already used to it

What I liked

perfect work for 2 sims, no brakes, easy to use, the back cover, unlike Samsung, does not slide - very convenient.

What I didn't like

Very quiet
-no indication when charging (i.e. if you receive a message and your phone is charging, you won’t know about it)
-The phone is absolutely inconvenient to use. HTC doesn't bother with ergonomics at all
-beatsaudio - the sound is terrible in headphones. The upper frequencies fall off. There are no audio settings (well, except for sound volume)

What I liked

Assembly - glass - 4g

What I didn't like

no adobe flash player...installed in hardware but not supported
internal memory device.

What I liked

fast, light, doesn't slow down, nice device

What I didn't like

Poor quality of body coating
Broken

What I liked

An ordinary, solid-looking HTC, everything is as usual

What I didn't like

sometimes it slows down.
The main problem is that it switches off spontaneously. It started after a month of use. It may turn off during a conversation or while using applications.

What I liked

everything works fast enough, good design. It was very convenient to use until I installed Sense 5.

What I didn't like

After active use (a month or two), I began to notice the battery was simply leaking! The battery is weak, well, this is, in principle, a problem with all htcs. I would like a better camera, if you photograph small text, you can’t see everything very well, it takes a long time to focus. Well, I don’t know how to explain it, maybe a problem in the assembly or the fact that the back panel is made of plastic... after falling from a low height, it turned off, then turned on while charging, began to get very hot, and after the battery died it turned off completely and would not turn on. Wherever I took it, no one knows what with him... it’s a pity, of course, in short, it’s a fragile phone!))

What I liked

Overall the phone is good! I had it for almost a year, the camera is good, no glitches! Excellent phone

What I didn't like

The lock button on the top is not convenient, the back edge sticks out, and the button is small, after 50-70 calls a day I want to go through the top edge with a file, from now on I will only take mobile phones with an on button on the side or under the screen so that it is convenient to use with one hand
Andryusha 4.0.4 is terrible, can be treated with Go launcher EX
They can’t hear me well, the quality of communication is low (MTS corporation, new SIM card), I’m sure replacing the radio module would help, but rooting and installing 4.1.2 is still scary and difficult, there’s a chance you’ll get bricked

What I liked

excellent colorful screen

What I didn't like

only 4 gigs of memory is impossible, install root, battery doesn’t last well

What I liked

good case, bitz audio and 4g lte

What I didn't like

Bad camera

What I liked

Doesn't slow down, good design

What I didn't like

The camera is bad, there is either no stabilization or it doesn’t work! The battery is weak, the speaker and microphone are weak. Loses the communication signal!