The first iteration of the mini flagship One series last year, I liked it a little more than full. Yes, the price is too high, yes, plastic inserts instead of metal, but it was very uni device for users of any level. In the same year, the situation has not changed much, the same plastic on the sides, added some disadvantages in terms of ergonomics, the appearance generally improved. HTC One mini 2 will still cause positive emotions almost everyone. And all the details under the cut.

Design and Ergonomics – HTC One mini 2

Unfortunately, despite the fact that it is a mini-version of the flagship (dare I say it) a huge frame around the display is still there. The flagship they seemed prohibitively large, and here they are even more. In this vein, very appropriate to recall the “framework conversation”. In fact, the device is quite thick, but it is not evident from the fact that the back side is rounded off by hand. After the size of the biggest problem of this case – the lock button, which carried on the left side of the upper face, making it very difficult to use every day gadget. In addition to buttons, which still seems a little loose, to the top and put a headset jack.

Bottom – jack MicroUSB, left – tray nanoSIM-card, right – to microSD (by the way, up to 128 GB) and volume control buttons.

The front of the display – the protective glass Gorilla Glass 3 with good oleophobic coating, which allows you to collect a minimum of dirt on the display, branded stereo BoomSound, one of which disappeared notification light, sensors and front camera. Rear – Microphone, Flash and peephole in the main camera.

In general, drop all prejudices and attacks in the hand unit is cool, and it’s one of those devices that can be like at first sight. Assembly, not counting the sway of the lock button, perfect, body materials over bonuses, and most importantly – many in the shower. Strongly influenced by the first impressions and paint display, which now and we’ll talk.

Display

4.5-inch display is made by technology Super LCD2, has HD resolution, and it is 326 pixels per inch, exactly the same as in the new iPhone 6. Paints display for the first impressions of the device are equivalent body materials and ease of placement in the hand. So with that here, things are great, set the matrix to match the appearance. A picture that the user sees, is fully consistent with hand feel, where you are holding it. The minimum air gap, almost the maximum viewing angles, sharp colors, good brightness and adequate supply of automatic backlight adjustment. Display is great to read in sunlight, black color looks natural, white only slightly chilly. To be honest, full of happiness is not enough support for the work gloves.

Camera – HTC One mini 2

Module, this time only one main camera – 13 MP. At this time the company decided to abandon ultrapikselnoy or second chamber than a good poberegli our nerves. Set the camera setup is similar to that in the flagship, and user presets can be stored in a separate profile and include it if necessary. Profiles may be several. Nicely implemented manual mode, in which, in addition to white balance, exposure, ISO, shutter speed, you can manually play with the focus, which means that you can take a picture of some small objects which autofocus does not see. The manufacturer calls high-aperture optics, do not say, that it was like something visible, but the photos are pretty decent, especially the detail. There are some minor errors in the white balance, but it is unlikely to be a problem for someone. Video written in FullHD, but uncomfortable that you need to write to switch between modes. The main camera with eye impressive size has a matrix 5 MP, unlike frontalki in the flagship model, here is devoid of a wide-angle camera. But she really can give odds to the same camera key competitors.

Specifications, autonomy and software – HTC One mini 2

The heart of the device is a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 400 running at 1.2 GHz, the graphics – Adreno 305. not impressive, is not it? This is fact and not a flagship, so drool flowing from performance alone, but they suffice for, dare I say it, a great work, not only the interface, but also quite demanding games. Small slowdown at high load there is little, and the fps is not sags. This is one of those cases where the synthetic tests nothing say. Operation of the device can be described as “the level of champions.” Not without a fly in the ointment – RAM 1 GB total, and things like restart of browser windows when multitasking, unfortunately, occur.

Mass storage – 16 GB. The device is running an operating system Android 4.4.2 with a proprietary shell Sense 6.0, long familiar to all, and, as always, nice work. But the good news is that HTC promises to upgrade to a mini-flagship Android L until the end of this year. From the firmware of the device sawed gesture support on the locked screen. Battery capacity – 2100 mAh battery, and the device is not enough. With HTC One mini 2 will have to think about the battery during the day, so that in the games themselves better to restrict, and then until the late evening it survives even in active use. If the figures, the charge it holds about 5.5 hours of HD-video playback at maximum brightness.

Conclusion – HTC One mini 2

HTC One mini 2 fans should evaluate the brand, it’s a good smartphone for all parameters. But among fans of compact devices and miniflagmanov should raise questions. Despite the prefix mini, the device is not the most compact in the class, mostly due to the rather large frames around the display, makes the situation a little bit that the back side is rounded, so keep it in your hand yet comfortable, but to get the lock button hard, aggravates the situation is that its located to the left on the top. In general, the HTC One mini 2 is very attractive, but a more detailed analysis in this price category, you can find the HTC One mini 2, and more interesting. As of today, the price tag devices almost got up to $ 500.

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Mini version of the top-end HTC One M8 with a recognizable “flagship” design, metal case, numerous proprietary “chips”, “simplistic” equipment and a third smaller price tag. How fun to get a “lite” version of the flagship, who will like and what it was able to “bribe”, say on.

Options – HTC One mini 2

Comes new in a small flat box of cardboard white. At its upper part – large image HTC One mini 2 and the bottom – its technical parameters.

Together with the smartphone supplied provided charger adapter cable micro- USB / USB, clip to open the tray under the micro-SIM and MicroSD -card, high-quality wired headset in the format of the droplets with three pairs of interchangeable ear cushions, and user guide and warranty card .

Design – HTC One mini 2

On HTC did not invent the wheel, but because HTC One mini 2 looks largely repeats previously considered the flagship One M8 – aluminum body with stylized brushed metal with rounded edges and a smooth curved back panel. At the last traditionally there are small grooves of plastic, “concealing” the antenna.

The main differences between the younger and older models that you notice almost immediately, – the absence of the first secondary camera on the back side, as well as the already mentioned plastic inserts in dark gray with the speaker grilles on the front instead of metal.

Of black matte plastic is made and rim around the perimeter of the housing mini-leader, who was not at the M8. The upper and lower ends of it is wide, and narrow at the sides and “inferior” in terms of area metal.

However, the so-called “loss” in the amount of aluminum used is, in my opinion, did not affect the appearance HTC One mini 2 – smartphone as the original One M8, looks expensive and elegant, especially with its plastic “classmates” – LG G3 S , Samsung Galasy S5 mini and Xperia Sony Z1 Compact.

In his hand the smartphone is “sitting” just perfect due to perfectly balanced parameters and characteristics – size, weight (see. Table), rounded corners and sloping rear panel.

But if One mini 2, even with all of this suddenly someone still seem to “shovel”, he will be able to connect it to a miniature Bluetooth -Headset a classic push-button phone – HTC mini +. C it means you can make / receive calls, SMS -messages, control music playback, perform remote shooting with the camera of your smartphone. In addition, it can be used as a TV remote control, but subject to the availability of a special application on a mobile phone. Cost HTC mini + is about $ 100.

Build Quality HTC One mini 2 is great – monolithic «unibody» housing smartphone is not pressed, no squeaks and do not play even with strong compression.

The device is available in three colors: silver, gold and dark gray metallic, as we have.

Functional elements – HTC One mini 2

Front panel devaysa, as is the case with its predecessor, is divided between the display, however, this time its diagonal increased c 4.3 to 4.5 inches, and two aluminum inserts with bars for stereo speakers. In the upper part are grouped as standard sensors, eye front 5MP camera and LED-indicator events, “hidden” behind a metal “grill”.

Bottom of the screen undeveloped black strip with the manufacturer’s logo. In addition, when you turn on the display above it appears another one with the onscreen buttons “Home”, “Menu” and “Back” – the sort of “two-layer sandwich.”

At the top of the rear panel of the unit are the main eye 13Mp camera, LED-flash and noise-canceling microphone. In the center of a logo of the manufacturer.

The left side is given over to the smartphone  HTC One mini 2 drawer card microSD, and right under the slot for Nano-SIM-card and the volume rocker. The latter, in my opinion, are sunk into the housing and press on it is not very convenient.

On the upper side face are the power button and the 3.5 mm audio jack, and the bottom port of micro-USB.

Display – HTC One mini 2

The smartphone has a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 720h1280 points, the density of 326 pixels per inch. Pixelation invisible. At the heart of Super LCD2 matrix with excellent viewing angles without significant color shift even for large deviations.

Outside it protects the glass Corning Gorilla glass of the third generation. There is no reason to doubt, and available here oleophobic coating. Yes, the manufacturer about it and does not mention, however, fingerprints and other dirt is easily removed from the panel.

The screen has a high margin of brightness. Last regulated both manually and automatically. In the sun, the display data remains readable.

The sensor is sensitive and simultaneously recognizes up to ten touches.

Features and performance = HTC One mini 2

The smartphone HTC One mini 2 is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform 400 with 4-core processor 1.2 GHz and graphics Adreno 305. amount of RAM – 1 GB.

Benchmark results One mini 2 is approximately two times lower in comparison with the original version of the flagship. However, despite this, available here “iron” enough to run demanding applications. No problem playing Full HD -video, work great games from the category Asphalt 8 and Minion Rush, the shell is not retarding.

Memory – HTC One mini 2

16 GB of internal memory declared available to the user of the order of 10 GB. Unlike its predecessor in One mini second generation there is support for microSD memory cards up to a maximum capacity of 128 GB, which is definitely a plus in the treasury device.

Implemented support for the specification and USB OTG, and, respectively, and the possibility of connecting the USB-flash drives or external hard drives.

Wireless modules and interfaces – HTC One mini 2

Possible for smartphones communication modules and interfaces available Wi-Fi 802.11 b / G / n technology with Wi-Fi Direct, you can log on WPS PIN-code and create an access point, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS + GLONASS.

One mini 2 received the support of all frequency bands, including the fourth-generation network – LTE.

Battery – HTC One mini 2

The smartphone is equipped with a non-removable battery capacity of 2100 mAh, which is 300 mAh more than its predecessor. 100% battery is capable of operation of the device for one full day with the following loads: 2 hours – to view HD-video at the maximum brightness of the display and with the included Wi-Fi, as many more on the web-surfing plus 10 hours for listening to music. According to the results of all the said 15% of the charge remains on the calls and SMS-message.

The result of the autonomy of the machine AnTuTu Tester was above average, smartphone walked on by typing “parrots” Google Nexus 5 with battery 2300 mAh.

There are two modes to save battery power – normal and maximum energy savings. Last give the user access to only the most necessary: ​​phone calls, SMS, email, calculator and calendar.

Camera – HTC One mini 2

At HTC One mini 2 two cameras – 5MP front and 13Mp basic.

First went to wide-angle lens with an aperture of f / 2.0. It successfully solves the problem of creating high-quality and comfortable self video calling in Skype .

Basically PV modules installed 13Mp BSI-matrix format 1 / 3dyuyma with a resolution of 4128 x 3096 pixels. She added autofocus and LED-flash.

The images are detailed, but the contrast and brightness to them, as for me, lacking. Macro goes bad, especially given the presence of a special shooting mode. But good does not always pan.

Both the smartphone’s camera I can capture video at a maximum resolution Full HD at 30 frames / sec. A basic, everything else, also offers HD-video recording at 60 frames per second, slow motion (resolution 768×432 point).

Speakers – HTC One mini 2

The speaker volume is a good smartphone – at high interlocutor can hear well.

Two multimedia stereo speakers, spaced along the edges of the front panel and reinforced technology BoomSound, also like – they sound quality, juicy and loud.

The sound quality of the headphones is very high. By the way, mentioned earlier headset supplied with bright red ear pads in addition to its direct purpose is required for operation of the internal FM-radio.

Interface – HTC One mini 2

HTC One mini 2 is running an operating system Android 4.4.2 KitKat with a proprietary shell HTC Sense 6.0. Last considerably simpler than those of One M8, for example, in a mini-flagship no control using gestures.

Software preinstalled in One mini 2 missing: Polaris Office office suite 5, the program notes for HTC Scribble, an application shell Kid Mode, as well as manual «HTC Wizard” utility HTC Zoe, allowing you to create a 30-second video clips with audio, and simple visual effects and a number of other useful applications.

Available information service HTC BlinkFeed with lots of sources and a search function. However, if necessary, a news aggregator, and can be removed.

Conclusion – HTC One mini 2

Well, great build quality, the predominant metal in the body, good endurance and performance, sound quality, the latest version of the operating system plus a “fresh” proprietary shell Sense 6.0 makes HTC One mini 2 curious alternative to many mini-flagship of 2014 year.

The only thing that could be some kind of a “stumbling block” in the choice of this device by the user – its cost. Agree, $ 480 at the start of sales to the general advantage of the potential of your smartphone in any way do not look.

Pros – HTC One mini 2

– Premium design;
– High-quality assembly / body materials;
– Support for microSD-cards support up to 128 GB USB-OTG;
– Good performance;
– Smooth running shell Sense 6.0;
– High quality sound speakers BoomSound;
– 5 megapixel front camera

Cons – HTC One mini 2

– Not a very comfortable volume rocker;
– High price.

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As strange as it may sound, but not all fans are waiting for the presentation of mobile technology flagships. The reason for this is not a problem of availability of funds and unwillingness to have the latest technical solutions in your pocket, no. The fact that the aforementioned pocket may be too small for the five-inch monsters, whose size has already become the unofficial standard for flagmanostroeniya. Out of this situation a little bit, either to get a little iPhone 5s , it is unlikely that will do you good, or else look in the direction of the leaders of small versions of Android -market. An excellent example of the latter is just introduced HTC One mini 2. Let’s get acquainted.

Rumors about the upcoming presentation of a smaller version of One M8, who see in all its glory, we already had the opportunity , go for a long time. Contributed to this not only logical thinking strategies connoisseurs of modern smartphone manufacturers, but also numerous reports from insiders. Despite this, the Taiwanese company has managed to keep the intrigue, but because concepts were quiet and unexpected.

Not immediately be noted that the device represented had in mind not all. First, the role played pretty uncomfortable name, and secondly, the trend HTC create mini versions rather flagships in appearance than on their characteristics. Whatever it was, One mini 2 is worthy of attention.

Like One M8, his younger version is running an operating system Android 4.4 KitKat installed on top of a graphical environment version Sense 6.0. Admire the smooth operation of proprietary interface succeed in 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. By simple mathematical calculations becomes clear that the pixel density is 326 ppi.

The main surprise of new items and, concurrently, a kind of work on the bugs was the replacement UltraPixel-camera on ordinary resolution 13 megapixels. Accordingly, the system was abolished dual cameras Duo Camera, thanks to which the current HTC flagship able to apply interesting effects in the post-processing images.

“Iron” component One mini 2 lags well behind that of his older brother. As the processor here is a quad 400 Snapdragon clocked at 1.2 GHz. The amount of RAM is 1 GB internal – 16. Fortunately, the last digit will be able to increase the using memory cards MicroSD. Maximum supported size – 128 GB.

Of course, not without support technology BoomSound, sound quality which will be limited opportunities battery capacity of 2100 mAh.

New products will be available in dark gray, silver and gold versions. In the language of marketers are, however, sound a little differently: Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver and Amber Gold.

Cost One mini 2, which will naturally vary in each market, but the average price should not exceed $ 400. Debut smartphone will be held early next month.

And what causes the sensation of device do you have? And, most importantly, whether justified expectations?

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