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Review of HTC One mini 2 16GB. Thorough explanation of the pros and cons of its functions and specifications/performances

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:22:53, Updated date: 2020-04-16 17:36:54

We've conducted a detailed review of the HTC One mini 2 16GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the HTC One mini 2 16GB

The camera function of HTC One mini 2 16GB

The "HTC One mini 2 16GB" has a 13.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "HTC One mini 2 16GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of HTC One mini 2 16GB

The "HTC One mini 2 16GB"'s battery capacity is 2110.0mAh, a standard level for these types of phones. Compared to other smartphones, the "HTC One mini 2 16GB" has a standard battery life. It should not be a problem for normal use. However, if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, you may find the battery life a bit dissatisfying.

HTC One mini 2 16GB 's size

The "HTC One mini 2 16GB" is 65.0mm wide, 137.4mm tall, and 10.6mm thick. At this size, a man with large hands would be able to operate it comfortably with one hand, but it may feel a bit large for a woman with small hands. In the case of the "HTC One mini 2 16GB", it weighs about 137.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

Both the size and weight of the "HTC One mini 2 16GB" make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.

HTC One mini 2 16GB 's screen

The "HTC One mini 2 16GB" has a 4.5inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The screen of the "HTC One mini 2 16GB" is very clear, so you'll likely have no complaints on that front. However, you should be cautious about viewing things in 4k definition.

The CPU performance of HTC One mini 2 16GB

The processing performance of the "HTC One mini 2 16GB" is quite low at 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores), and you may find minor issues even while browsing the internet or Twitter.

The "HTC One mini 2 16GB" only has 1.0GB of RAM, which is fairly low. The RAM is regularly insufficient, so operation gets unstable and jerky even when using apps that are not resource intensive.

In rating the "HTC One mini 2 16GB"'s overall operational speed, it ranks at the low end of smartphones. It will lag and feel sluggish even during normal use. In most cases, users will feel the performance to be lacking.

HTC One mini 2 16GB 's storage capacity

The "HTC One mini 2 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "HTC One mini 2 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

Overall assessment of HTC One mini 2 16GB

The "HTC One mini 2 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of HTC One mini 2 16GB

The merits of HTC One mini 2 16GB

  • It's easy to hold and you can even comfortably use it with one hand.
  • It feels comparably light.

The demerits of HTC One mini 2 16GB

  • The CPU performance is not very good, and will become operationally sluggish when using apps.

Specifications of HTC One mini 2 16GB

HTC One mini 2 16GB
ImageHTC One mini 2 16GB
MakerHTC
Release date2014-05
ColorGunmetal Gray/Glacial Silver Amber Gold
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)65.0mm x 137.4mm x 10.6mm
Weight137.0g
Display size4.5inch
Display typeSuper LCD2
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density326ppi
Battery capacity2110.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU specs1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.0GB
Storage size16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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General rating: 45.9/100

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HTC One mini 2 16GB

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