- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Sony Xperia V
- HTC Sensation XE
- Samsung Galaxy S III
- Samsung Galaxy S II
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)The HD screen is the best we've ever seen, its quad core processor is mighty fast, its camera mostly impressive and its design is reasonably smart.
by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)Ergonomically, it feels great and fits the hand very well, while the weight is just right - not too heavy and not too light.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the HTC One X compared to the HTC One V
GHz1.5
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 4G
Rated 80% by by Yasin (Oct, 2012)& fluidity:The Quad Core Tegra 3 processor makes the phone very fluid and fast.
1 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 3.5G
Rated 70% by by c|net (Jul, 2012)Tew/CNET). Measuring 4.74 inches tall by 2.35 inches wide by 0.36 inch thick, this device is tiny enough to use one-handed and slide into pockets without drama.
screen size
4.7"
3.7"
One X by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)While it's still not as good as a hardware one, it's the next best thing - the 4.7" screen has enough real estate for big, well-spaced keys, which are easy to hit.
One V by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)On the multimedia front, the smaller screen here means video and games have much less visual impact than on larger models, but given how popular the iPhone's small screen is, we can hardly complain.
screen resolution
One X by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)Not only is it remarkably sharp (at about 312 ppi, it's virtually impossible to distinguish individual pixels), but also has great contrast and nicely saturated colors.
One V by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)While the One S and One X are flexing muscle at each other as a way to stay sharp for the invasion of the other predators with multi-core processors and high resolution screens, the One V aims at a less violent market segment - and it's priced accordingly.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
One X by The Verge (Apr, 2012)It’s certainly the most powerful, thanks to a 1.5GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, a 4.7-inch 720p display, an 8-megapixel camera with some aggressive specs, and 32GB of storage.
One V by c|net (Jul, 2012)I'm talking a massive screen, 4G LTE data where you can get it, plus a nimble dual-core processor...the clear choice for die-hard Android fans.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
One X by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)Not because it features more megapixels – it's still an 8-megapixel model – but because it has a host of other improvements and a superfast continuous shooting mode.
One V by c|net (Aug, 2012)Of course, the One V's 5-megapixel shooter has lower resolution than the 8-megapixel sensors found in many of today's high-end smartphones.
Performance Real world tests of HTC One X vs HTC One V
cpu speed
One X by Erik-M (Jun, 2012)Great looks, great processor speed and the lazy battery (I need to charge it every night).
One V by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)Sure it would be nice if the camera and processor were both a little bit better but overall we've completely fallen for the combination of features on offer here.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the V
| Has a compass | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Great for maps and navigation apps | |||
| More cores | Quad core | vs | Single core |
| 3 more cores; each additional core lets your phone do more without visible UI slowdowns and jerkiness | |||
| Store much more stuff | 32 GB | vs | 4 GB |
| 8x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Is 4G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks | |||
| Supports NFC | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications | |||
| Outputs video to TV | Micro USB | vs | None |
| About half of smartphones can output to TVs; the modern day slide projector, great for sharing your photos & videos | |||
| Significantly faster processor | 1.5 GHz | vs | 1 GHz |
| 50% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Significantly higher resolution screen | 1280 x 720 | vs | 800 x 480 |
| Around 2.5x higher resolution screen | |||
| Noticeably bigger screen | 4.7" | vs | 3.7" |
| Around 30% bigger screen | |||
| Significantly higher resolution front camera | 8 MP | vs | 5 MP |
| 60% higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Much better theoretical download speed | 84 Mb/s (HSPA+) | vs | 14 Mb/s (HSPA) |
| 6x better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks | |||
| Sharper screen | 312 ppi | vs | 252 ppi |
| More than 20% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| More battery capacity | 1,800 mA·h | vs | 1,500 mA·h |
| 20% more battery capacity | |||
| Records higher definition video | 1920 x 1080 @ 24 fps | vs | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps |
| 80% higher definition video | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 83.04% | vs | 77.94% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Advantages compared to the X Quad Core
| Has expandable storage | microSD | vs | None |
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| Use storage cards to increase your phone's capacity for apps and data | |||
| Smaller | 60 x 120 x 9 mm | vs | 70 x 135 x 9 mm |
| More than 20% smaller | |||
| Lighter | 115 g | vs | 130 g |
| More than 10% lighter | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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screen
HTC One V | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)Moving onto web browsing, the smaller screen is very obvious compared to the likes of the HTC One X but not only is the screen slightly larger than an iPhone, you also get far more usable screen space.
HTC One V | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)It has the same vividness and great viewing angles as the exquisite HTC One X, and also has that feeling of the display being right on the surface of the screen, not somewhere behind it.
HTC One V | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)With a design that's as cute as a button, a great screen, adequate performance and a cracking Android 4.0 OS, the HTC One V is a really exciting mid-range handset.
cpu
HTC One V | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)Linpack shows the One V trumped by its superior competition - normal given the fact that the One V CPU not only has fewer cores but also uses an older architecture.
HTC One V | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)The HTC One V is nothing special in terms of hardware - the familiar single-core 1 GHz Scorpion processor, which can be traced back to devices such as the Desire S and the Desire HD, the Adreno 205 GPU and 512 MB worth of RAM are hardly anything to write home about.
HTC One V | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)However, to counteract the lower performance of the phone's processor, HTC has still had to tone down the interface compared to the HTC One X and One S. Whereas on those handsets you get seven homescreens (three either side of the central one), here there are just five.
battery
HTC One V | Rated 80% by by Jared (Feb, 2013)I like this phone much better than HTC one x. The battery life is fantastic lasting all day with moderate to heavy use.
HTC One V | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)Inside the HTC One V shell sits a 1500 mAh battery.
HTC One V | Rated 80% by by Jared (Feb, 2013)I purchased the htc one x because I liked this phone so much only to sell because it was to big and battery below average.
video
HTC One V | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)There's no dedicated video player app onboard the HTC One V, video files can be accessed in the All videos subfolder in the Gallery.
HTC One V | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)The video playing interface on the HTC One V offers a view mode toggle (full screen or best fit) and you can scrub through videos.
HTC One V | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)The One V records 720p video at 30fps and it can snap photos while doing so.
web browser
HTC One V | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)The quick boot is no news in an HTC smartphone but that feature wasn't exactly blazing fast in the One X and the One S. The One V is more like it at about 8 seconds to the lock screen from a cold boot, and less than 12 for everything to fully load.
HTC One V | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)The JavaScript benchmark SunSpider brought better news for the One V as a good performer, as its new JS engine, which comes with ICS helped it outdo the Sensation XE.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 2 | Sony Xperia V Sharpest screen |
 | 3 | HTC Sensation XE 4-way tie: Has a removable battery |
 | 4 | Samsung Galaxy S III Most built-in storage |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy S II Least latency on actual networks |
 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy S Duos 8-way tie: Supports FM radio |
 | 7 | Nokia Lumia 620 Newest on the market |
 | 8 | Motorola DROID X2 4-way tie: Has a removable battery |
