HTC One V

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title: "HTC One V" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["htc-mobile-phones", "android-(operating-system)-devices", "mobile-phones-introduced-in-2012", "discontinued-smartphones"] description: "Smartphone released in 2012" topic_path: "general/htc-mobile-phones" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_One_V" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Smartphone released in 2012 ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox mobile phone"]

Field	Value
name	HTC One V
codename	htc-primou
logo	HTC_One_V_logo.svg
logosize	250px
image	HTC One V T320e with Hami apps coupon from Senao 20120616.jpg
imagesize	250
caption	An image of the HTC One V
brand	HTC
manufacturer	HTC Corporation
series	HTC One
released
discontinued
predecessor	HTC Legend
related	HTC One X, HTC One S
type	Smartphone
form	Slate
size	120.3 mm H
59.7 mm W
9.2 mm D
weight	115 g
os	Android 4.0.3 with HTC Sense 4.0, unofficially upgradeable to Android 4.4 (CDMA) and Android 6.0 (GSM) via custom ROM
soc	Qualcomm Snapdragon S255
cpu	1 GHz single-core Qualcomm Scorpion
gpu	Qualcomm Adreno 205
memory	512 MB RAM
storage	4 GB
memory_card	microSD up to 32 GB
battery	1500 mAh Li-ion
input	Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
display	3.7 in 480×800 pixels, Super IPS LCD2 [252ppi]
rear_camera	5 MP + autofocus, LED flash
front_camera	No
connectivity	{{Plainlist
sar	0.87 W/kg
Sim	regular
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| name = HTC One V | codename = htc-primou | logo = HTC_One_V_logo.svg | logosize = 250px | image =HTC One V T320e with Hami apps coupon from Senao 20120616.jpg | imagesize = 250 | alt = | caption =An image of the HTC One V | brand = HTC | manufacturer = HTC Corporation | series = HTC One | networks = | released = | available = | discontinued = | predecessor = HTC Legend | related = HTC One X, HTC One S | type = Smartphone | form = Slate | size = 120.3 mm H 59.7 mm W 9.2 mm D | weight = 115 g | os = Android 4.0.3 with HTC Sense 4.0, unofficially upgradeable to Android 4.4 (CDMA) and Android 6.0 (GSM) via custom ROM | soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon S255 | cpu = 1 GHz single-core Qualcomm Scorpion | gpu = Qualcomm Adreno 205 | memory = 512 MB RAM | storage = 4 GB | memory_card = microSD up to 32 GB | battery = 1500 mAh Li-ion | input = Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, 3-axis accelerometer | display = 3.7 in 480×800 pixels, Super IPS LCD2 [252ppi] | ext_display = | rear_camera = 5 MP + autofocus, LED flash | front_camera = No | media_formats = | connectivity = {{Plainlist|

• 2G: 850 900 1800 1900 MHz
• 3G: 850 900 1900 2100 MHz
• HSDPA: 14.4 Mbps
• Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
• Bluetooth: v4.0 with aptX® enabled | other = | sar = 0.87 W/kg | hac = | references = Sim = regular

The HTC One V was a smartphone designed and manufactured by HTC as part of the HTC One series which runs Android 4.0.3 with an HTC Sense 4.0 overlay. This phone was constructed from an aluminum unibody. Its design resembles the HTC Legend released in 2010. It features a 5-megapixel camera, 3.7-inch touchscreen (480×800 resolution), 512 MB RAM, a 1 GHz processor, and Beats audio. Officially announced by HTC on 26 February 2012, the HTC One V was released on 26 April 2012 in the UK.

In December 2012, HTC announced that the One V would not get an upgrade to Android 4.1. Still, in early 2013, independent ROM developers produced several ports of Android 4.1 and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for the HTC One V, including Shpongle-Evervolv and Paranoid Android.

Camera

The 5 megapixel camera has an aperture of f2.0, a 28 mm lens with a BSI sensor. The camera was capable of autofocus and includes a LED flash, as well as video recording in 720p. Images taken by the camera are processed by HTC's ImageChip, and includes ImageSense, a set of software tools that add functionality to the camera. This added functionality includes the ability to take HDR photos, improves performance in low-light situations, and allows the shooting of slow-motion video.

The One V does not feature a front-mounted camera.

Reception

The HTC One V has received relatively positive reviews from various prominent technology sites. Jamie Keene from The Verge praised the One V's design and durability, but was let down by the low-end specifications. Overall, the smartphone received a fairly positive score of 7.1 out of 10. Mat Smith from Engadget shared similar opinions, but his main criticism was given to the phone's lower-end Qualcomm processor. Nevertheless, he lauded the rest of the device citing it as an inexpensive phone that could handle almost all day to day tasks.

Availability

The HTC One V launched in India on 9 April 2012 with as the suggested retail price. From 10 May it was available for in some online shops.

In Canada, the device was available on Bell Mobility, Telus Mobility, Virgin Mobile and Koodo Mobile.

In the United States, Virgin Mobile USA sold a CDMA variant of this device for $150 contract-free. U.S. Cellular also sold a CDMA version which was available for $129 upon signing a contract. On 5 September 2012, Cricket Wireless MVNO RadioShack No Contract Wireless service began selling the One V, Cricket itself also began selling it a couple of weeks later. Cricket's and RadioShack's One V are both compatible with the Muve Music service.

In Australia, the device was available on the Optus network.

In the United States, GSM versions with custom "Ninja Networks" logos and OS were given out for use as a ticket to the "Ninja Party" with the NinjaTel Van during DEF CON 20 in July 2012.

References

References

1. "Hands-On With HTC's Hot New Android Smartphones: Quad-Core One X and Siblings".
2. Spradlin, Liam. (26 February 2012). "Clove UK Opens Up Pre-Orders For HTC's One X, One S, And One V (Due For Launch in April)". Artem Russakovskii.
3. "HTC One V won't get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean".
4. (11 April 2013). "HTC One V Original Android Development – [4.2.2] SHPONGLE".
5. "Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Paranoid Android Custom ROM for HTC One V".
6. "HTC ImageSense – HTC Sense Features".
7. "HTC One V – Full phone specifications".
8. (18 April 2012). "HTC One V review – The Verge".
9. (13 April 2012). "HTC One V review – Engadget".
10. "HTC One V price in India".
11. (22 April 2012). "Bell HTC One V launching May 3rd".
12. "Virgin Mobile USA official site".
13. "U.S. Cellular Website".
14. (12 July 2012). "HTC One V Lands At Optus {{!}} Gizmodo".

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