HTC One V

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 47 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

25
Average:

12
Bad:

3

Pros:

Runs Android 4.0.
Great display.
Good build quality.

Cons:

Taxing apps will run poorly on the phone.
Only 4GB internal storage.

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Last revision on February 26, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Runs Android 4.0
Great display
Good build quality
Excellent design
Crisp 3.7 inch LCD screen
Refined Sense 4.0a UI
Affordable price
Decent battery life
Aluminum chassis feels great to hold
5-megapixel BSI sensor takes pictures of average-good quality
Sleek design
Compact and lightweight

Reviewers Didn't Like

Taxing apps will run poorly on the phone
Only 4GB internal storage
Non-removable battery lasts for about a day
Single-core 1GHz processor makes the phone feel occasionally sluggish
Web browser needs more work
Mediocre 720p video

Expert reviews and ratings

Over recent months we've seen the high end members of HTC's One family of smartphones, and now it is the turn of the budget One V. Designed as a cheap entry into the family, the One V is noticeably smaller than the other One models, and uses...

By PC Authority on November 12, 2012

The fourth phone from HTC to , the HTC One V takes on a look similar to the older Legend handset we saw a few years and gives it some much needed upgrades an bringing the operating system up to scratch. HTC’s last One handset for us to review out...

By Gadget Guy Australia on September 12, 2012

Being the low-end phone in the HTC's One series lineup, the HTC One V brings something surprisingly refreshing – it has a screen that is less than 4-inches. Yes, I know. Something you thought would never happen as Android phone screen sizes...

By techgeek.com.au on September 05, 2012

The HTC One V for Virgin Mobile offers good software at a good price, but it's a little...

By PC Mag on August 15, 2012

The HTC One V is an all-around solid performer. It may lack the sex appeal and flashy specs of its larger HTC brothers, but for this class of device, it's hard to beat. The aluminum materials and Leno-esque chin give the One V a great little...

By Phone Scoop on August 14, 2012

Demanding Android fans won't like the HTC One V's slow performance but its premium design and low, no-contract price makes it a steal on Virgin...

By cnet on August 03, 2012

If you’re looking for a phone on a budget that offers you a little bit more than just basic text messaging, then the HTC One V is a decent contender. It’s probably not the most powerful thing on the market, but it offers a newer version of...

By tbreak.ae on July 02, 2012

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

By Expert Reviews on June 12, 2012

Unlike most midrange Android phones, the HTC One V gives you the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich straight out of the box. Add to that a quality casing, beautiful interface, fine screen and an okay camera, and despite its rather sluggardly processor,...

By Wired UK on June 12, 2012

The handset's call quality and signal reception during the tests were good. Fortunately, it doesn't show any signs of the dreaded Wi-Fi death grip, which can't be said of previous HTC phones such as Sensation XE and Rhyme . The keyboard is...

By TechTree on June 08, 2012

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