HTC One S

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2305 reviews of HTC One S. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the design and portability are overall positive. The size and usability also get good feedback. There are some less positive opinions about the reception and battery. There are some mixed views about the connectivity and social networking functionality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC One S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC One S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 143 user reviews of HTC One S from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the screen and usability are overall positive. The design and portability also get good comments. There are some critical comments about the reception, and there are mixed comments on the price and size.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC One S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 277 user reviews of HTC One S from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and design. The usability and performance also get good opinions. Opinions are divided on the connectivity, and some have doubts about the reception and reliability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Myriam Joire (engadget.com)

HTC One S for T-Mobile review

A couple weeks ago we got to have our Ice Cream Sandwich and eat it too, thanks to a gorgeous couple phones from HTC -- the One X and the One S. Both run

Beautiful design ; Fantastic camera ; Good battery life ; Impressive performance ; Sense 4 is unobtrusive

Display is a little underwhelming

Don't mess with a good thing -- that's clearly, wisely and rightfully the approach T-Mobile chose to follow when minting its own version of HTC's One S.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

HTC One S review: Onederful

The HTC One S is the middle child of the One family but it just might be the brightest and best looking too. Inside the slender metal case is a treasure chest of new technology - the brains behind the beauty in this piece of smartphone alchemy.

Stunningly thin at 7.8mm, ceramic or anodized aluminum finish ; Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support ; 4.3" 16M-color capacitive Super AMOLED touchscreen of qHD resolution (540 x 960 pixels); Gorilla glass ; Android OS v4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with...

Pentile display ; Non-expandable memory, just a single internal storage option ; No dedicated camera key ; microSIM only ; Battery not user replaceable ; Camera interface makes framing videos pretty hard ; Incapable of 3G video calls without a 3rd...

The HTC One S is one of the most impressive mobile phones we've handled recently - both in terms of hardware and software.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Mat Smith (engadget.com)

HTC One S review

More InfoHTC One S hands-on at MWC 2012 (video)HTC Sense 4 reviewHTC One X reviewIn some alternate universe, the One S would be HTC's

Solid performance ; HTC Sense on Ice Cream Sandwich is slick ; Stylish design ; Capable, accessible camera ; Good battery life

Screen is already outclassed

The One S could be HTC's flagship: it's far ahead of its rivals performance-wise and looks great. However the screen is slightly lacking, particularly compared to its bigger brother's.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

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The ; manages to pack Android ICS, Sense 4, and a feature-filled camera into one of the slimmest phones on the market.

The One S' svelteness comes at the cost of no SD card expansion slot or removable battery.

The HTC One S is the best phone you can get on T-Mobile (for now), wrapping Android 4.0, 4G data speeds, and a beautiful 4.3-inch AMOLED screen into one svelte package.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

HTC One S (T-Mobile)

The HTC One S looks good, feels good, and runs Android 4.0 out of the box. It's our favorite new powerhouse smartphone on T-Mobile.

Beautiful, ultra-slim design. Vibrant screen. Runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) out of the box. Feels fast and responsive. HTC Sense 4.0 is redesigned, with especially slick camera software. Clear voice quality

PenTile display makes for slightly fuzzy text. No voice dialing over Bluetooth

HTC has finally launched its first Android smartphone to ship with Ice Cream Sandwich—and it's a winner. The HTC One S packs a next-generation dual-core processor, a vibrant screen, an unusually capable camera, and fast HSPA+ 42 data speeds, all into...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

HTC One S - gradient blue (T-Mobile) review

T-Moble customers we feel your pain. First it was the threat of a hostile takeover by AT&T, then it was the lack of any attractive smartphones while competitors Verizon and AT&T launched superphone after superphone such as the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx...

The HTC One S manages to pack Android ICS, Sense 4, and a feature-filled camera into one of the slimmest phones on the market.

The One S' svelteness comes at the cost of no SD card expansion slot or removable battery.

The HTC One S is the best phone you can get on T-Mobile (for now), wrapping Android 4.0, 4G data speeds, and a beautiful 4.3-inch AMOLED screen into one svelte package.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

HTC One S Review: Ultramodern Design, Awesome Camera

The global version of the HTC One S ($200 with a new two-year contract from T-Mobile; price as of April 18, 2012) impressed me at Mobile World Congress back in February, so I was anxious to see if the T-Mobile version was equally awesome. Spoiler...

High-end camera with lots of shooting modes ; Thin, premium design ; Excellent for gaming and multimedia

No microSD slot ; Mediocre call quality

The HTC One S is the ultimate multimedia phone, from gaming to music to snapping high quality photos.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Nathan Olivarez-Giles (wired.com)

Review: HTC One S

The HTC One S is a sleek, speedy and attractive handset that runs Ice Cream Sandwich. But there are a few design stumbles here that...

Super thin and light with an attractive unique style. No problems with call quality or battery life. Premium materials add an upscale feel and 4G speeds are fast, when you can get a 4G signal. Photo software is top-notch. 25GB of free storage from...

Protruding camera lens is begging for scuffs and scratches. Display is pixelated, not high definition. Beats Audio doesn’t make anything sound better, just louder. And while it has Beats Audio technology, it doesn’t come with Beats earbuds

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Vlad Savov (theverge.com)

HTC One S review

Note: Our original review was of the unlocked, GSM One S. We've updated the review with impressions and tests of the $199 (with contract) T-Mobile model as well. Check out the Hardware, Connectivity and Software sections to see the biggest differences...

Sumptuous design ; Sets new performance benchmark ; ImageSense camera software is a boon ; Exceedingly thin

Pentile AMOLED display is no match for a good LCD ; Sense 4 holds ICS back ; Beats Audio is a gimmick ; Silver model isn't treated with microarc oxidation

HTC steps into the Ice Cream Sandwich limelight with its new One series

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Brian Klug (anandtech.com)

HTC One S Review - International and T-Mobile

At the very top of HTC's new lineup are three flagship devices: the One X, its cousin the One XL, and the One S. I say flagship because HTC's One S is really a device with a level of fit and finish beyond the rest of the high-end to midrange device...

Jul, 2012

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