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HTC One Mini

HTC One Mini

80/100
34 Critic Reviews
The slightly smaller version of the HTC One has the same look and feel of its bigger sibling whilst still having most of its features in a more pocketable format and a lower price. read more

Release Date (UK): August 2013

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100/100

Expert Reviews | Chris Finnamore

Its camera may be better suited to low-light than bright conditions, but other than that it's a phone with few compromises.

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90/100

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

The mini is an excellent choice for people who dislike large devices but still want the best-possible experience from their smartphone.

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90/100

International Business Times | David Gilbert

If however you are willing to pay that much money, you will get a great phone, which is beautifully designed and built. Add in a great screen and a great camera and you get pretty much the full HTC One experience in a much more compact and pocket-friendly unit.

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90/100

Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodwin

Battery issues aside, the HTC One Mini is one of the best Android handsets we've tested in recent months. It looks great, performs like a flagship handset, and packs in many of its high-end-counterpart's market-leading features.

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90/100

Mobile Choice

The HTC One Mini may only be marginally miniaturised, but it's more comfortable to grip and use one-handed. Blissfully very little has been sacrificed in the shrinking process, boasting the same excellent metallic design, ultrapixel camera and Boom Sound as its big brother.

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90/100

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

The HTC One is still the better device, but for those who want that experience in a smaller package, the HTC One mini delivers.

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90/100

TechRadar | Gareth Beavis

Would we recommend the HTC One Mini? Absolutely - the mid-range market renaissance is something we didn't expect, but is an area that HTC is intent on winning - and we think it's managed that with the One Mini.

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87/100

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schuster

When having to decide if your next smartphone will be the HTC One Mini or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, you might as well state the question which of the flagships of the manufacturers will be your future companion since both devices fight with the same advantages and disadvantages as the mini variants do

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85/100

Ubergizmo | Daniel Perez

The HTC One Mini does a great job of bringing the HTC One experience into a smaller package.

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85/100

phoneArena | Daniel P

The HTC One mini sets a great example for how a more compact, cheaper version of an annual flagship should be done. HTC kept the same stellar and recognizable design the One has, and didn't leave out any of the unique features like the best phone speakers or the UltraPixel camera.

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80/100

The Mobile Indian | Samir Makwana

HTC One mini is the alluring combination of good design, pleasing display, and fairly decent hardware. However, it does miss out on a removable and low capacity battery.

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80/100

TheEffect.Net | Tony

The HTC One Mini is HTC's attempt at creating a lower cost flagship handset and if you ask me, they've done a great job.

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80/100

The Independent | David Phelan

Although there are some details, like that outstanding Full HD screen, that are missing from the One Mini, in almost every way this phone is as good as its earlier sibling and the smaller size tips the balance to make it, ultimately, a better all-round phone.

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80/100

SlashGear | Chris Burns

In the end, this machine takes everything that was great about the HTC One and jams it into a smaller package.

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80/100

IT PRO | Richard Goodwin

The HTC One Mini is a beautifully designed, highly functional handset that is only beset by sub-par battery performance. If you're looking for a smaller version of the HTC One or a replacement to your iPhone, then the HTC One Mini could be just what you're looking for

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80/100

Digital Spy | Hunter Skipworth

It's only a tiny step down from the flagship HTC One, but in reality the HTC One Mini feels like the phone to go for.

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80/100

MSN Tech | Paul Lamkin

...while there have been big sacrifices to keep the price down - the lack of power most users will probably never notice, the battery-life is the biggest kicker - most of the key ingredients of a modern good smartphone are there. Ingredients such as a fantastic display, great sound quality and decent performance for everyday mobile tasks.

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80/100

The Gadget Show

The HTC One Mini is a beautifully constructed handset, and a stark reminder that not every smartphone in 2013 needs to pack a giant screen to stand out.

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80/100

V3 | Alastair Stevenson

... while we'd have liked to see a slightly speedier processor and longer battery life, the phone is still a good choice for business folk on a budget.

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80/100

Wired UK | Dave Oliver

The HTC One mini makes some sensible compromises to bring down the size and price of the original One.

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80/100

Gizmodo UK | Sam Gibbs

If you want a phone that's not enormous, and which is the same size as an iPhone 5 without being saddled with iOS, then the One Mini is a great phone.

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80/100

Trusted Reviews | Michael Sawh

The HTC One Mini has a brilliant screen and delivers a good performance despite the drop down in specs making it a 4.3-inch Android smartphone that deserves your attention.

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80/100

T3 | David Phelan

Is this the best HTC phone? Not quite. The HTC One is a strong contender for best phone ever (from any manufacturer) and the lower specs here stop this phone from beating it. But if you have hands that find the HTC One just too hefty, or if a big phone isn't your style, this is a sensational phone with a decent processor and excellent camera.

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80/100

CNET UK | Andrew Hoyle

The HTC One Mini takes the sleek, metal design of the One and scales it down so it's a little easier on your thumbs. The camera still isn't brilliant and BlinkFeed still gets in the way, but it's a great phone if you're happy to sacrifice blistering speed for comfort and pocket space.

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80/100

Engadget | Mat Smith

The One mini proves that mid-range phones don't have to embarrass, with a capable camera, high-quality screen and a design that mostly stays faithful to the original One.

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80/100

Stuff | Sophie Charara

To cut the size and cut the price of the One, HTC obviously also had to cut the specs, and by and large we think its snips are spot-on. The screen - while smaller - is lovely and crisp, and the power - while lower - is more than enough for all but the most demanding of users.

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77/100

The Verge | Vlad Savov

One thing's for sure: the One mini is no mere brandmate to the One. It lives up to the promise of its name.

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70/100

TechSpot | Tim Schiesser

Without considering other phones on the market, the HTC One mini is a very solid device for its class. Unless you're extremely attached to the idea of a 4.3-inch display, the mini isn't the HTC device that should be on your radar.

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70/100

ITProPortal | Sandra Vogel

So, the things I liked about the original One I broadly like here, and the things I disliked, well, you get the picture. The screen is great, as is the sound quality - and I like the design too.

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70/100

LAPTOP | Dan Howley

HTC's One Mini delivers great sound, a bright display and a good low-light camera in a sleek design.

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70/100

GSMArena | GSMArena Team

The HTC One mini is one of the very few phones trying to fill the gap of compact high-end phones. And it comes within walking distance of being the super mini, but it doesn't really go the whole way.

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67/100

PC Pro | Jonathan Bray

If it had a bit more storage, or a microSD slot so users could add more, we'd have had no hesitation in recommending it. As it is, though, we can't quite give it the glowing endorsement we gave its stablemate.

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60/100

Australian PC World | Ross Catanzariti

The HTC One Mini has an attractive design and a great display, but an inflated on-contract price tag, less than stellar performance and poor reception make it very difficult to recommend.

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60/100

Digital Trends | Matt Safford

The HTC One Mini is a good-looking, very comfortable, mid-range phone with a nice screen. But short battery life means most should just pay an extra $100 for the HTC One.

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Unique Features

BoomSound front facing stereo speakers, UltraPixel camera suited for low light situations


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Dimensions

132 x 63.2 x 9.25 mm
5.2 x 2.49 x 0.36 in


Weight

122 g
4.3 oz


Screen

Size: 4.3 inches diagonal
Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Density: 342 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 61.1 %


Storage

Built-in Storage: 16GB
Expandable Storage: Not Available


Camera

Main Camera: 4MP 'Ultrapixels' with OIS and LED flash
Secondary Camera: 1.6MP with 720p recording


SIM standard

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Water & Dust Resistance

Not Available


Battery & Charging

Capacity: 1,800mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: Not Available
Quick Charge: Not Available


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Last Updated: 16th June 2018

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