T-Mobile One S

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 27 expert reviews

Excellent:

13
Good:

11
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

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.

Cons:

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

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Last revision on May 3, 2012

Reviewers Liked

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
Superb design and solid construction
Superfast shutter speed
Consistent speedy performance
Maintains clarity at various viewing angles
Gorgeous Super AMOLED screen
High-end camera with lots of shooting modes
Excellent for gaming and multimedia
HSPA 42 Mbps support
Premium materials add an upscale feel
Photo software is topnotch
25GB of free storage from Dropbox

Reviewers Didn't Like

PenTile display makes for slightly fuzzy text
No voice dialing over Bluetooth
Lack of expandable memory
Inability to focus with macro shots
Expensive
T-Mobile 4G Network can be spotty
Mediocre battery life
No microSD slot
Battery not removable
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
Doesn’t come with Beats earbuds

Expert reviews and ratings

A slim and light handset with an excellent camera, a fast chip and Android 4.0, but HTC's software can be annoying, there's no memory card slot and the faster One X doesn't cost much more...

By Expert Reviews on May 03, 2012

Versatile, with overall good performances and fair battery life, the One S is a very good, reasonably- sized Android phone. The drawbacks are a low screen resolution for a 2012 handset and a part-resistant, part-scratch sensitive body....

By DigitalVersus on May 03, 2012

The HTC One S certainly doesn't look or feel inferior to the flagship One X. A lower resolution display is the main differentiator, but the One S makes up for that with a design that's more comfortable to hold and better battery life. If the One...

By Good Gear Guide on May 02, 2012

It's a 4.3-inch phone on T-Mobile's 4G network. It runs the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS, with HTC's Sense 4.0 interface....

By Gizmodo on April 26, 2012

100

The One S is the best 4.3in device on the market at the moment when it comes to features, battery life and design. HTC Sense is simply the best overlay from a manufacturer so unless you plan on downloading a ROM this is your best option....

By IT PRO on April 25, 2012

If your pockets aren't quite deep enough for the high-end HTC One X you might well be tempted by the HTC One S. It has a luscious screen, a slightly more pocketable design, a powerful processor and Beats Audio technology too. No-one buys an HTC for...

By Wired UK on April 23, 2012

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....

By PC Mag on April 19, 2012

Remembering all of the recent fond memories we’ve made with the European version of the HTC One S, T-Mobile’s version also delights us in many ways. Finally, T-Mobile customers will have an updated HTC offering that’s delivers that...

By Phone Arena on April 19, 2012

The HTC One S is one of the top Android phones. The HTC One X has a bigger, higher-resolution display and LTE connectivity (not much use in the UK for now). Hopefully the call quality issues I experienced with my test HTC One S are an isolated...

By PC Advisor on April 19, 2012

The One S is the Panther tank to the One X’s Königstiger. Smaller, lighter, not as visually impressive nor perhaps as iconic but at the end of the day still a fine and versatile device for use in the real world. That said it has been...

By RegHardware on April 19, 2012

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