itemprop=”caption”> Does the large model confusingly similar to the HTC One Mini (right) © HTC
J s bigger, the better – long seemed to be the motto of the smartphone maker. Again and again they tried to outdo each other and missed their phones yet riesigere displays. The current peak hold Samsung Galaxy Mega, whose diagonal measures 16 centimeters (6.3 inches). In your pocket such a device that could already pass for a small tablet does not fit, long ago. All the more welcome it, some manufacturers bring their top smartphones a few months after launch in a compact, stripped-down version for less money on the market. Samsung introduced a few weeks ago about the Galaxy S4 Mini. HTC now following this trend and introduced the One Mini, a smaller version of the HTC one. stern.de was able to get a first look at the device and says what it does and how it feels.
edge of plastic
At first glance, the similarity between the large and small HTC one is amazing. Only when you put the device on each other, you will notice probably the biggest difference: Measures the 4.7 inch display of the One, there are the mini only 4.3. The screen size is thus the equivalent of nearly an inch smaller. The One Mini is both in length (13.2 vs. 13.74 centimeters) and in width (6.3 vs. 6.82 centimeters) around five millimeters shorter. Moreover, it is one millimeter thinner and 14 grams lighter (128 vs. 142 grams) as the flagship. It sounds on paper for more than it is in reality: Taking both devices with closed eyes in his hands, you hardly notice a difference. At least in terms of weight.
itemprop=”caption”> left is the mini one, the big one on the right. Clearly visible is the large, smooth plastic coating on the case edge at the cheaper model. © stern.de
However, a detail is immediately noticeable: the HTC One Feels processed consistently high quality with its aluminum housing at the One Mini looks a bit cheaper. Although there is the front and rear also made of aluminum and plastic frame is installed as the large model, the more noticeable, however, because it is shiny and not dull. In addition, the plastic pulls up to the front. According to an HTC device manager would become much harder and thicker with a metal frame, which is why the engineers have opted for plastic. Although the workmanship is very good, because the Kunstsoff fits seamlessly into the aluminum housing. But the difference in quality is noticeable.
the smartphone is held in landscape mode, the speakers (that are slightly smaller than the original) left and right of the display. Shall, as for stereo sound. In addition, the design of the volume buttons on the edge of the case was changed: instead of a volume rocker, there are now two buttons
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itemprop=”caption”> instead of a rocker, there are now two volume buttons © HTC
Also on the back have changed Details: The camera hole is slightly smaller, the flash is moved from the left to the top. The vertical trim on the lens is missing from the smaller model. The microphone on the back for noise suppression is moved from left to right. Otherwise, the design remains unchanged.
stripped interior
greater are the differences inside the phones: The HTC One Mini puts a slower processor, half the RAM and a low-resolution display. Despite the lower resolution of the screen is sharper than Apple’s Retina display of the iPhone 5
| * | HTC One | HTC One Mini | processor | Snapdragon 600 (1.7 Ghz) | Snapdragon 400 (1.4Ghz) | Memory | 2 gigabytes | 1 gigabyte | display resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | HD ready (1280 x 720 pixels). | Battery | 2300 mAh | 1800 mAh | LTE | yes | yes | Android version | 4.2.2 | 4.2.2 | NFC | yes | no |
The One Mini has 16 gigabytes of storage space, which can not be expanded with a microSD card. The permanently installed battery with 1800 mAh slightly smaller than the large model (2300 mAh) HTC keeps loud thanks to the slower processor and lower resolution displays, but carried just as long. The built-in infrared port large model, which turns the device into a kind of universal remote control that is missing in the Mini.
The flashing feed on the new HTC One Mini © HTC
With Blink Feed and ultra pixel camera
When software is modified Android HTC Sense 5.0 interface is used. One of the highlights is the flasher feed of news content and contributions from social networks directly on the homescreen displays. Also fitted is an ultra pixel camera on the back, which makes better pictures especially in dark situations than the competition. However, the image stabilizer of the major model lacks. In bright environments, however, it tends to image noise.
When the unit is sold in Germany, is not yet known. According to rumors, the device is from 9 August be commercially available. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price of 449 euros, the street price is likely to level off between 350 and 400 euros. For comparison, the HTC one, there are from 520 euro
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a full test can be found in a few weeks stern.de .
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