HTC One SV test: Cheap-LTE with compromises - Future Zone

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The HTC one SV to make mass capable of the upcoming mobile technology LTE. The middle-class smartphone wants to score, especially with the affordable price that is below 300 euros. The future zone has the A1-exclusive smartphone viewed and subjected to a test in everyday life.

Although the new generation mobile LTE is still in its infancy in Austria are probably some early adopters can not resist the temptation, already access. Inhabitants of the country’s main cities have in the networks of A1, T-Mobile and Three pretty good chance of continuous LTE reception in rural areas, one looks in vain, however, because of the still not auctioned 800 MHz frequencies.

If you want to still prepare for the future and establish a smartphone with LTE support, now available with the HTC One SV for the first time an opportunity for the transition. The future zone has tested the first LTE smartphone under 300 euros and arrived on the taste due to high download speeds. Whether the smartphone itself can convince you read in the test.

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Model:
HTC One SV
display:
2 4.3-inch Super LCD screen – 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA, 5:3, 217 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 2)
Processor:
1.2 GHz dual core (Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960)
RAM:

1 GB Memory:
8 GB internal, microSD-card slot up to 32 GB expandable
Operating System:
Android 4.1.2
Connections / Tools:
Micro-USB, 3.5 mm jack, Wi-Fi (a / b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0, LTE Category 3 (up to 100 Mbit / s), Notification LED
Battery:

1,800 mAh Camera:
5 megapixel with LED flash (main camera), 1.6 megapixel (front camera)
video:
recording at 1080p at 30 fps possible
Dimensions:
128 x 66.9 x 9.2 mm, 122 grams
Price:
429 Euros MSRP (street price: from 300 €, at A1 and three in the contract available from 0 EUR)

strainer with edges
Visually, the One SV has little to do with its namesake One S. The battery cover is removable plastic, the build quality of the powder coated unibody of the One S but it is significantly removed. The back is very rounded and is therefore very comfortable in the hand. This can be without the form factor of one SV with a screen size of 4.3 inches nothing to be desired, the one-hand operation goes smoothly and without problems of equip. This especially small ergonomic niceties are responsible that stand only on closer inspection. So the edges are slightly beveled for example, giving the thumbs a bit more freedom of movement is given on the screen.

slant but also has its pitfalls. Top right is the power button, which is thereby more difficult to operate. In the volume rocker on the right side that was better resolved because this is something out further and is quite comfortable to reach. Furthermore, the volume rocker, a small “blip” in the middle missed to palpate as the difference between up and down easily. A small security risk but could represent the slope on the bottom, on which the micro-USB port is for charging. microUSB connector are not particularly well known, robust construction, and so could break in an unhappy situation.

122 grams, the one located in solid midfield for SV 4.3 inch smartphone, although the plastic construction would probably have approved savings. Its weight is well distributed and the smartphone is a quite robust. That’s it indeed, the construction is no millimeters, only the already criticized the processing quality of the plastic cover makes the overall picture of a spanner in the works. The lid can be with some force quite quickly remove and put back, but the design of the plastic tabs that need to engage in housing worries. Because this could very well break easily and so the housing would be secured much worse. After a few times opening, could already detect light wear on the underside of the lid creaked slightly then.

The HTC one SV is available in three different colors: blue, white and black. In the future zone of the tested white color is sold dirt was especially visible light. Also the speaker grille proved particularly vulnerable to dirt and dust. This was reflected, among other things while inside the pocket. It must nevertheless be noted positive how low the clearances were maintained despite the plastic construction and so can hardly collect dirt in the margins. Nevertheless, the design is compared to the flagship HTC One is a step backwards and apparently tried to strike a balance between the old and new One series.

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screen – sharp and pale When
4.3 inch screen, HTC has definitely made the right decision. Instead of Super AMOLED, the Super LCD2 technology is used, which has already caused the HTC X and its successor X One + for good contrast. No difference to the screen of the One X is, at first glance, to the size, + evident. However, the colors are good, compared to the AMOLED technology somewhat pale. A slightly higher resolution would have the One SV Although well done, but it’s hardly recognizable education levels, especially writings, despite the relatively low pixel density of 217 ppi still very good and enjoyable read.

Surprisingly

sacrificing brightness must be accepted despite Super LCD2 technology. Thus, it turns out in bright sunlight quite difficult to read the screen quickly. This shortcoming makes HTC but in terms of angular dependence for it. From almost every corner of the screen can be read clearly and without color distortion. The screen is protected with the help of Corning Gorilla Glass 2 from scratches, but unfortunately it can not prevent the strong reflection. The most striking result in dark background – the screen here at times degenerates into a makeup mirror replacement

. fleet Camera with lean resolution
The 5 megapixel camera of the SV One is expected to be no revolution. Nevertheless, the level of the camera is thanks to Image Sense technology significantly higher than that of the entry-level models Desire X or One V. The usual conditions for poor image noise can not be avoided but again, also because of the low resolution, it falls significantly increased. It can also alter the 28mm wide-angle lens with a luminous efficiency of f2.0.

HTC has missed the camera app a comprehensive package of additional functions, which certainly have their place and go through not only a nice gimmick. As well as many software filters are also available very comprehensive setting. With VideoPic can be while shooting video, a photo shoot and the shooting is used as fast as the other models of the One series. According to HTC are up to 60 pictures can be taken continuously at four frames per second. Thanks five-stage flash is also in poor light conditions quite the chance of a decent result, high standards you still should not be placed on the smartphone’s camera. Thanks to the fast autofocus and continuous shooting function but it is perfect for quick shots on sunny days outdoors.

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update with battery life
few weeks ago, the One SV has received an update to Android version 4.1.2. Thus, in addition to Google Now, many small performance improvements have been introduced. The biggest change however is probably the HTC’s own Sense interface in version 4 +, the mitliefert many detail improvements and a very extensive camera app. Compared to the current flagship, the HTC one, but absent from the known 5 Sense functions such as flashing feed, and the new lockscreen.

As with all other current HTC models can not miss Beats Audio, the benefit is questionable still. The audio filter to improve the sound, but provides only a little more bass, otherwise no difference is audible. The update also a significant improvement in battery life was noticeable in addition to some small speed adjustments. Also frequent network changes made to the device hard to create the One SV survived without problems a full day on average use. The update included a power saving mode has been added that extends the term again.

instant playback of video
The LTE network in Austria is still expanding very weak, especially outside of urban areas are nowhere to LTE reception. But especially in Vienna strong improvements were tangible and measurable in recent months. Even in the suburbs, there is now increasing, while receiving download speeds of 50 Mbit / s and more. The record in the tests was 63.02 Mb / s download and 36.91 Mbit / s uploa d the A1 network. Although this is still far from the values ??of 100 Mbit / s downstream and 50 Mbit / s for uploading away, but a significant improvement compared to HSPA + (42 Mbit / s download, 5 Mbit / s upload).

but the value fluctuated quite strong, especially in buildings of LTE reception was generally very weak, and accordingly gave low values. Depending on proximity to the nearest LTE-capable radio masts these were 10 to 30 Mbit / s This was especially when loading YouTube videos or web streams beneficial. Almost without delay, the video was played back in high quality – a luxury, where you could get used to. Also the fallback mode, which is still the HTC Velocity massive difficulties were encountered (for future zone test) was significantly better integrated in the HTC One SV. Thus downloads that were started in the 4G network, even with phone calls that run over the 3G network, not canceled. The energy requirements of the SV One is with LTE connection virtually identical to the 3G mode, so no difference could be in the running time determine.

Conclusion
The One SV is a very solid smartphone, thanks to the LTE module does have reserves for the future. In terms of hardware, HTC has, however, resorted to diet, a dual-core processor is indeed sufficient for the upcoming Android generation, for 300 euros you get, however, is already significantly more powerful devices, such as the LG Optimus 4X HD or the Sony Xperia S. In Furthermore, there are already around 400 euros the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy S3.

Ultimately, the question remains whether they already want to jump on the train, or LTE technology then but still a little time. The auction of outstanding LTE frequencies will not be done without prior autumn. If then begins the expansion in rural areas, LTE is much more attractive. However, those who already needs high download speeds and is often on the road, should definitely take a look at the HTC One SV, but HTC should soon have some competition on the LTE cost segment. LG has introduced the F-series a few months ago cheap LTE smartphones, which are coming on the market in the second quarter of 2013.

The LTE version of the SV One is currently in Austria are not available in stores, in Germany it is available to the street price of around 300 euros. The only mobile operator to A1 offers the One SV LTE LTE with corresponding rates from € 0.

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