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HTC One SV vs Nokia Lumia 820

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HTC One SVVs Nokia Lumia 820

We compare two mid-range 4G-capable smartphones with Nokia’s Lumia 820 taking on HTC’s Android-powered One SV.
Form
  • HTC One SV - 128x66.9x9.2mm, 122g
  • Nokia Lumia 820 - 123.8x68.5x9.9mm, 160g

The HTC One SV shares some design similarities with the rest of the One range but there are a few tweaks to the style which make it quite unique.

The handset has a neatly contoured unibody made from a soft-touch material with a premium-feel. Its shape is a bit more rounded than HTC’s recent handsets and although it’s no thicker than 9.2mm it’s noticeably thinner in the middle than at either end, creating an interesting profile.

As is usually the case with HTC hardware, we expect the One SV to have excellent build quality.

Nokia’s Lumia 820 is no less impressive, it’s remarkably robust for a device with a removable back panel and it fits together very well indeed.

The 820 back panels come in a variety of different colours and there are functional variants, such as one which allows wireless charging and another which is reinforced.

The shape is more squared-off than its opponent, but it’s got softer corners than other premium Lumia phones and generally there’s a nice balance between angular and curvy.

We can’t really choose a winner here, both are very well put together and follow very different but very well-executed aesthetic styles.
Winner - Draw

Display
  • The One SV has a 4.3-inch Super LCD2 with an 800x480 pixel resolution and a pixel density of 217 pixels-per-inch (ppi). SLCD2 technology tends to provide good visual quality and the pixel density should mean things are quite sharp.
  • Nokia’s Lumia 820 also uses a 4.3-inch touchscreen at the same resolution and pixel density, but this one’s an AMOLED with Nokia’s ClearBlack technology.
This should mean a similar level of picture quality in terms of sharpness (though text might not be quite as clear), but richer colours and truer blacks.

Overall both devices are on a fairly equal footing here.
Winner – Draw

Storage
  • Both handsets come with 8GB of built-in storage space and microSD capability. However, where the HTC One SV can take cards up to 32GB the Lumia 820 can support high-capacity cards up to 64GB.

Winner – Nokia Lumia 820

Finding the perfect, affordable smartphone this Christmas

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It’s no wonder that mobile phones are such a popular option at Christmas, as they really are the gifts that keep on giving. With so many models available trying to find the right one at the right price can be a challenge – these are four models to consider as you start your search. Please have a little read about each one and see what one takes your fancy.
Finding the perfect, affordable smartphone this Christmas
This model, which runs on Microsoft’s Windows Phones operating system, is packed with impressive features that become even more impressive considering you can pick one up for free on as little as a £13.50 a month contract. For a start there’s an 8-megapixel camera and the ability to record HD video (which admittedly isn’t as clear or smooth as other higher-end phones). Then there’s the People Hub, a feature that’s perfect for the more social ones amongst you, as it streams Facebook, Twitter, email and chat updates in one single space. However, consumers looking for a video with excellent media playback capabilities may feel let down by the tinny sound caused by the phone’s sub-par speakers.
Find our more: Nokia Lumia 800 Review


This phone is a bit pricier, costing £24 a month for a free handset, but the advantages are plain to see, quite literally, thanks to a beautiful display. The quad core CPU makes apps run quickly and browsing a true pleasure. However, this comes at a price: inferior battery life. Users that are glued to their phone throughout the day may have to occasionally ration their time playing games or listening to music, which is a sacrifice some are unwilling to make. Those that can live with a phone that may need regular charging will have few other complaints however.
Find out more: HTC One S Review

The original iPhone revolutionised mobile phones, but critics have pointed out that subsequent models haven’t really offered anything new. This is perhaps understandable – why would Apple want to mess with a winning formula? Nevertheless, the iPhone 5 can boast something that immediately sets it apart from its predecessors: a bigger screen. Meanwhile the updates behind the screen – an A6 chip – enables the updated device to perform tasks twice as quickly as the 4S. Of course, such a high-end model comes with a high-end price tag. The 16G phone will cost you £199 on a £31, 24-month contract from O2. 
Find out more: How to Reset iPhone 5


If the iPhone 5 still isn’t big enough for you, or you’re just not a fan of Apple’s iOS, then there are few better options than the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The larger display is obviously great for reading text or watching videos, but the incredible screen isn’t the only thing that separates this phone from the rest. The other major selling point of the Note 2 is the use of the stylus – the phone’s handwriting recognition is excellent, while it also comes into its own on drawing and photo editing apps. Most reviews of this phone have little to say against it, but its high price tag is one drawback. If cost is a factor for you but you want a cutting edge smartphone, a refurbished model is again an excellent choice.
Find out more: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review

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