The HTC One S caps off the One-series
of phones with a banger
We've seen HTC's flagship HTC One X and its
budget offering, the HTC One V, as well as what it can do in our previous
issues. There have been some concerns as to whether or not the HTC One S will
ever come to Malaysian shores, and with this review coming to light, we're glad
to say that yes, it will indeed be available at retail stores nationwide.
The One X, while an excellent phone with
its array of bells and whistles, may appear to be toe large and cumbersome for
some people. This is where the One S comes in. Featuring a 4.3-inch screen as
opposed to the One X's 4.8-inch, the One S appeals to the market who prefer the
somewhat smaller form factor that fits nicely in their hands.
If you've read our previous reviews on the
HTC One X and One V, you'll know what our thoughts are on the new Sense 4 Ul is
– it's easily the best III that HTC has rolled out so far. Just like the HTC
One X and V, the Sense 4 on the One S is butter smooth despite the drop in
processing power compared to the One X. And yes, this is with the slightly
dated Snapdragon S3 variant from Qualcomm.
The 8-megapixels camera at the back of the
One S is also quite the impressive shooter. It has the same one-second startup
feature that is boasted by the One X, and is also capable of recording in 1080p
with its f/2.0 lens and LED flash.
Whilst we do think that the One S is a
brilliant phone overall, we do have a few nitpicks to bring up with the phone.
The One S only comes in the 16GB variant, and while it may be enough for some,
power users will have a lot of issues with this as they will want to install a
large amount of apps on their phones.
The other nitpick is in HTC's choice to use
the Super AMOLED screen instead of the Super AMOLED Plus. The PenTile display
gives the One S a slightly bluish hue instead of the more vibrant display that
can be seen on the Plus variant. Niggling, but hardly an issue.
The
8-megapixels camera is as fantastic as the one found on the HTC One X
The
HTC One S retains the simple but effective three-button navigation from the
other One devices
Pros and cons
Pros
Solid, slim design
Good performance
Great camera
Cons
No expandable storage
Slight bluish hue display
Chip conclude
The HTC One S is the Android phone to get
right now if the now-popular 4.8-inch display is a bit too big to your liking.
There may be a few minor gripes to the One S, but the parts they got right,
they've nailed it down to perfection.
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Specifications
Price: $593
Website: www.htc.com
Operating System: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream
Sandwich)
Processor: 1.7GHz dual-core
Frequency: HSDPA 2100/1900, EDGE, GPRS, GSM
850/900/1800/1900
Display: 4.3 inch AMOLED qHD display (960
x 540)
Others: 8-megapixels, f/2.0 camera
Dimensions: 130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm
Weight: 119.6g
Ratings
Performance: 4/5
Features: 4/5
Design: 4/5
Value: 4/5
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