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Manufacturer: HTC Part number: ONESTMB
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- Bottom Line:
- 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.
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CNET editors' review
HTC One S - gradient blue (T-Mobile) price range: $9.99 - $369.99
- Reviewed by: Brian Bennett
- Reviewed on: 04/18/2012
- Released on: 04/18/2012
The good: 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 bad: The One S' svelteness comes at the cost of no SD card expansion slot or removable battery.
The bottom line: 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.
User reviews
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This phone is the best T-mobile phone out so far.
by Abbas_Ather on April 26, 2012
Pros: Sleek, stylish design
Built with HTC Sense 4.0
Has Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Speedy
25 GB free storage for one year
Rapid-fire camera shooting
Can take photos while recording videoCons: Non-removable battery
No microSD card slotSummary: This phone is supposed to be the successor of the HTC Amaze 4G. This phone is super fast thanks to its S4 processor. The almost enclosed casing reminds me of ...
Summary: This phone is supposed to be the successor of the HTC Amaze 4G. This phone is super fast thanks to its S4 processor. The almost enclosed casing reminds me of the iPhone with fixed internal storage.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best HTC Ever! So fast! And the quality is phenomenal!
by chillhappy on April 27, 2012
Pros: Design:
Gorilla Glass & Metal
7.8 mm thin
4.2 OZ light
Camera:
Speed
Quality
4 fps with auto-burst
capture high res photos while recording HD video
slow mo video
HDR
f 2/0 aperture
25 GB FREE Dropbox for TWO YEARS!Cons: HD Wireless Screen Share adaptor not yet available
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great, sleek, fast phone.
by jelly_donut_92 on April 21, 2012
Pros: Great Camera, Very speedy S4 processor, lovely screen, beautiful construction.
Cons: No major cons, only not a fan of sense UI.
Summary: Clearly half the people writing reviews haven't even seen this phone in person. Whining like "oh there isn't anything insanely different" etc. is irrelevant and sounds like the ...
Summary: Clearly half the people writing reviews haven't even seen this phone in person. Whining like "oh there isn't anything insanely different" etc. is irrelevant and sounds like the summary of a kindergartener who is simply trying to vote down the score. The simple fact is that this is a beautifully made, very fast, svelte phone with a brilliant camera. Highly recommended. HTC know what they're doing and create unique, high-quality devices in a sea of copycats and plastic phones.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Sleek, fast and on T-Mobile
by d2harris on April 29, 2012
Pros: ICS is nice.
Cons: Not Google Wallet compatible
Summary: I change phones often (I carry a personal and business cell) and like aspects of iOS, Android and WP7. For the last year my phones were iOS and WP7 and ...
Summary: I change phones often (I carry a personal and business cell) and like aspects of iOS, Android and WP7. For the last year my phones were iOS and WP7 and my tablet was Honeycomb. I love the form and functionality of this device so much that I am willing to forgo WP7.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is a phone that T-Mobile customers will love.
by camouflagemoney on May 15, 2012
Pros: Super fast camera
Display is beautiful
Speed of DeviceCons: Freezes too Frequently for Flagship device
This device might just be too thin
Charging Port (why is it not at the bottom) Personal preferenceSummary: Good enough device to be a flagship for T-Mobile, but maybe not for Verizon or At&t. The camera has no equal including Apple's iPhone, and is surely ...
Summary: Good enough device to be a flagship for T-Mobile, but maybe not for Verizon or At&t. The camera has no equal including Apple's iPhone, and is surely this devices main selling point and rightfully so.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Android phone money can buy
by PrescottDude on April 29, 2012
Pros: The form factor is a dream to behold. I was at a Sprint store and crashed the sale force demo. The beats audio kicks your ears with that super base. Call quality was very good as well.
Cons: HTC could have a docking station.
Summary: Apple computers move over. There's a new cell phone in town. I like this phone better than the HTC One X because of its 2000 mAmp replaceable battery. To ...
Summary: Apple computers move over. There's a new cell phone in town. I like this phone better than the HTC One X because of its 2000 mAmp replaceable battery. To me, this is the greatest improvement to compete against Samsung phones battery life
The 2000 mAmp battery is replaceable on the HTC Evo 4G LTE. However, it isn't replaceable on the HTC One X. The specs are
Updated on Apr 29, 2012
somewhat different from the HTC One X. Take another look at
the specs when you have a moment. Thanks.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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"A Dream Of A phone" if it wasn't for the issues.
by OneSuser on September 16, 2012
Pros: Light, Slim, Fast, Solid, perfect haptic. The Camera is an absolute MUST-HAVE
Cons: Paint Chipping Issue
Home Button Issue
Moderate sound quality
Average Battery
really bad support from HTCSummary: Nice device, but be aware that numerous users are experiencing a SERIOUS ISSUE whenever carrier signal is weak:
The phone will then switch homescreen/multiple screen view on its own ...Summary: Nice device, but be aware that numerous users are experiencing a SERIOUS ISSUE whenever carrier signal is weak:
The phone will then switch homescreen/multiple screen view on its own in very quick succession, and disable all the capacitive buttons. It will keep doing this until you find a spot where the signal is better (if you're lucky). In the meantime, you will not be able to do anything at all: call, pick-up, use apps, whatever. Basically, you then completely loose control over your phone.
This issue has been reported to HTC by many users FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW, but no patch or update has been released yet as to address the problem. So keep this in mind if you want to purchase this device... You have been warned.
Various threads on XDA forum are currently discussing this issue, gathering testimonies from hundreds of users and organizing a communication campaign to inform the masses. Don't forget to check them out before you invest in this phone:
Discussion thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679649
Campaign thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31609784
From those threads (see them as a hub) you find more links to more information and also threads in other languages in other forums.
This issue is not just haunting a few, it's pretty widespread! Otherwise I WOULD NOT LEAVE SUCH A BAD RATING. THE PHONE IS APART FROM THIS AN ABSLOLUTE DREAM!1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone... when it's working
by Atreyouuu on September 15, 2012
Pros: I love the design of the phone and the performances are great.
Cons: This phone is plagued by the infamous "home button" issue.
Summary: The infamous "home" button issue has completely ruined my experience and caused the phone to be unusable for most of the time.
When this happens, the home button keeps getting ...Summary: The infamous "home" button issue has completely ruined my experience and caused the phone to be unusable for most of the time.
When this happens, the home button keeps getting pressed randomly sometimes a few times per seconds and it can lasts for minutes. It is impossible to turn off the phone...
I had been in situations where I can not even terminate a call and end up being connected for many long minutes without been able to do anything about it.
HTC sent me a replacement which is having the same issue. I know that many other HTC One S users are experiencing the same issue.
Think twice before buying this phone.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Would deserve 4 stars if not plagued by homescreen bug
by tomsgate101 on September 9, 2012
Pros: Design, weight
Look and feel: nice to hold, perfect size
Snappiness: really fast, no lag
Sense IU 4.1, a nice addition to ICS 4.0.4
32GB internal memory
Very nice screen
Good cameraCons: Homescreen bug: ruins the experience (see comment)
Battery life is poor, not replacable
No microSD slot
Signal reception is average at best
Charger cable is ridiculously short. Come on, reduce production costs elsewhere!Summary: Generally a nice device, but be aware that hundreds of users, including myself, are experiencing a SERIOUS ISSUE whenever carrier signal is weak: The capacitive Home Touch Button sometimes likes ...
Summary: Generally a nice device, but be aware that hundreds of users, including myself, are experiencing a SERIOUS ISSUE whenever carrier signal is weak: The capacitive Home Touch Button sometimes likes to press itself. When in an app or the home screen without or with the finger near the home button it seems to spaz out as if the home button gets pressed a few quick times in succession.
Basically, you then completely loose control over your phone. Just google "HTC one S touch button issue" and you'll see many times many posts about it.
This issue has been reported to HTC by many users for several months now, but no patch or update has been released now as to address the problem. So keep this in mind if you want to purchase this device... You have been warned.
HTC, please take position and FIX THIS ISSUE! Thank you...1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Luv it! small fingers! no lag!
by Keyxmakerx on April 29, 2012
Pros: all the above plus more
Cons: umm, mabye a crash once or twice but thats all.
Summary: Over all best device on the market and so on !! ^^
Summary: Over all best device on the market and so on !! ^^
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HTC
- Part number: ONESTMB
- Description: Capture stunning photos with a stunning phone. This true digital camera gives you realistic colors and dependable performance with features such as auto smile detection, face focus and continuous shooting. With this phone in your hands you can capture every special moment, wherever you go, in pictures as stunning as its own great looks.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Resistance Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
- Integrated Components 2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.6 in
- Depth 0.3 in
- Height 4.7 in
- Weight 4.2 oz
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 4G
- Service Provider T-Mobile
- Operating System Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- User Interface HTC Sense 4
- Application Software Polaris Office,
DropBox - Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Yes
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs Facebook
- Messaging & Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support,
Adobe Flash support - Mobile Services Google Music,
HTC Music Hub Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EDGE,
HSUPA,
HSDPA - Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - Communication Features Internet browser
Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Gyro sensor,
Digital compass - Additional Features DLNA Certified,
Multitasking Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards M4A,
WMA 9,
OGG,
WAV,
MP3,
MIDI,
AAC,
AMR - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
3GP,
AVI,
WMV9
Processor
- Type QUALCOMM MSM8260A
- Clock Speed 1.5 GHz
- Processor Core Qty Dual-core
Memory
- RAM 1 GB
- Bult-in Memory 16 GB
- User Memory 16 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
- Lens Aperture F/2.0
- Min Focal Length 28 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p),
1280 x 720 (720p) - Features Video stabilizer,
Video recording,
Smile shutter,
Face detection Display
- Type OLED display - Color
- Technology Super AMOLED
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in
- Display Resolution 960 x 540 pixels
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
Micro-USB Battery
- Capacity 1650 mAh
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:HTC
- Address:
13920 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005 - Phone: (425) 861-9174
- Email: info@htcamerica.net
- Fax: (425) 861-1715
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