HTC One SV

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 43 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

15
Average:

17
Bad:

7

Pros:

Catchy design.
Offered in different colors.
Pleasing to use.

Cons:

Ships with Google Android 4.0.4.
Stereo headset is inexpensive.

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Last revision on January 14, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Catchy design
Offered in different colors
Pleasing to use
Device is built well and sturdy
Card reader for cards to 64 GB
Replaceable battery
Extensive communications options (LTE)
Good sound quality during calls
Display measurements, Powerful inte
4G connectivity is nippy
Decent battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Ships with Google Android 4.0.4
Stereo headset is inexpensive
Virtual keyboard is a bit crowded
Display resolution is only 480 x 800 pixels
Mono speaker is pretty average
Low resolution screen
Camera leaves room for improvement

Expert reviews and ratings

The SV is a solid option for people who want an LTE device on the...

By Engadget on January 17, 2014

W ith the One SV, HTC has introduced a smartphone in a segment where the competition is fierce. At this moment, the HTC One SV is sold at about € 300. The Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system is not the newest version and the One SV’s screen...

By letsgomobile.org/en on June 20, 2013

HTC One SV Smartphone Our overall impression is mostly positive. The HTC One SV is pretty complete package . A middle-class smartphone with up-to-date hardware, LTE support , and a nice design. We appreciate the integrated MicroSD card reader and the...

By NotebookCheck on April 11, 2013

If you really, really want to use 4G, but don't want to splash out on a premium handset, then the One SV is worth a look. But the limitations of screen and processor mean you won't necessarily get the full 4G speed benefits, and if 4G isn't so...

By Wired UK on April 05, 2013

The HTC One SV for Boost Mobile offers a bright display and good camera in a stylish design for a cheap monthly...

By LaptopMag on April 02, 2013

4G LTE support and a gorgeous design make the HTC One SV the smartphone to beat on...

By PC Mag on March 21, 2013

Price: £315 (no contract), £26 On Contract Reviewer: Alex WhitehouseT he One SV will impress people; faux modesty aside, this is something most of us want and something that HTC has gotten distinctly right. Whilst it fits in a middling price bracket the...

By What Mobile on March 12, 2013

The HTC One SV is arguably a handset the company could have done well not to release. The low-resolution screen is a real let down, and if you don’t need 4G there are plenty of better featured handsets to turn your head. If you do need 4G and are on a...

By IT Pro Portal on March 11, 2013

The HTC One SV is little more than a One S with 4G LTE support. It boasts weaker specifications and will end up costing you significantly more due to the current high price of 4G contracts. If you’re gagging for additional network speed you’d be...

By CNET UK on March 04, 2013

THE HTC ONE SV looks set to ease the pain caused by EE's pricing by throwing a mid-range 4G smartphone into the...

By The Inquirer on February 21, 2013

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