Today, April 13, 2012, Taiwanese phone maker, HTC, launches two of its new smart phones for the HTC One series. I got the chance to have a hands on review at its pre-launch at Digital Walker a few days ago. So here is my personal view about the smart phones.
Key features of the HTC One X:
Tough Built
Its unibody form is built with space-age polycarbonate composite
Amazing Design
The first time I got to hold the HTC One X, it felt good on my hand. It's a perfect size for a smart phone. The grip was comfortable and not too small to compromise viewing pictures or surfing the net. I am also happy with the weight. Its not too light to call it cheap and not too heavy like a brick.
Quad Core Inside
This smart phone is equipped with a 1.5 GHz Tegra 3 Quad-core Processor. It's as if you are using a top of the line laptop/desktop. Games, videos and applications won't have a problem with this Smart Phone.
Note: According to the HTC people, there is a fifth core, which acts as a battery-saving feature where minor tasks are off loaded to whenever high processing power is not necessary.
This smart phone is equipped with a 1.5 GHz Tegra 3 Quad-core Processor. It's as if you are using a top of the line laptop/desktop. Games, videos and applications won't have a problem with this Smart Phone.
Note: According to the HTC people, there is a fifth core, which acts as a battery-saving feature where minor tasks are off loaded to whenever high processing power is not necessary.
Equipped with Beats Audio technology
HTC boosts itself with high fidelity audio using beats audio technology. With this kind of technology, sound is truly different. You get rich, authentic sound whether you are listening to your favorite songs, watching movies, or playing games.
Great Video and Pictures
Taking pictures is a breeze. HTC's camera can shoot great photos with low light, bright light and even no light. Aperture settings can go up to f2.0 with its BSI sensor. The back camera has a 8 megapixels with smart LED flash. It can auto focus in 0.2 seconds which can take four digital photos per second. Front camera is 1.3 megapixels, 720p for video calling.
HTC One X can shoot video in full HD, 1080p. Shooting modes include High Dynamic Range and Panorama.
The camera application is also unique, featuring a
simultaneous HD video recording and image capture, so users wouldn’t have to
toggle between the two settings anymore when they want to capture a moment.
Crisp resolution
HTC One X has superior display with 4.7-inch Super LCD 2 and 720p resolution. This means seeing more vivid color for popping images. Its technology also provides ample backlighting display at any
condition, whether it be indoors or outdoors.
Storage
It has non-expandable 32 GB internal storage - similar to an iphone than the other android phones where you expand memory via SD card. The good news is that for every purchase of an HTC phone you immediately get a free 25 GB Dropbox subscription for 2 years. This means seamless integration of files, gallery, office sharing, email and cloud storage.
Connectivity
WIfi, Bluetooth and 3G
Updated with the Latest Software
HTC One is using the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3
Here is a Complete Specifications of HTC One X
• Operating System: Android™ 4.0 with HTC Sense™ 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 850/900/1900//2100 MHz
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 resolution) Touchscreen
• Display: HD 720p touch
• 1.5 GHz Tegra 3 Quad-core Processor (global version)
• 32 GB memory
• 1 GB RAM
• 8 megapixel camera with auto focus, smart LED flash, and BSI sensor (for better low-light captures)
• Camera with HTC ImageSense™
• F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens
• 1080p HD video recording
• 1.3 megapixel front camera (720p for video chat)
• Capture a photo in the midst of recording HD video
• Continuous shooting mode captures multiple snapshots
• Auto flash smartly determined by distance from your subject
• Video stabilization feature removes annoying, shaky motion
• High quality slow motion video capture and playback
• 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
• Bluetooth with aptX™ enabled (Bluetooth® 4.0)
• Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
• DLNA® for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer
• Beats Audio™
• Battery Capacity :1800 mAh
• Size: 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 130 grams with battery
HTC One V
HTC One V is the baby brother of the HTC One X. Most of the new technology the HTC one X has is in this phone. It is best for users who love to have small smart phones.
Here is a Complete Specifications of HTC One V
Highlighted are the difference between the HTC One X and V.
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Operating System: Android™ 4.0 with HTC Sense™ 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon Processor
• 3.7-inch Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors (480 x 800 pixels)
• 4 GB Internal Memory
• 512 MB RAM
• 5 megapixel camera with auto focus, smart LED flash, and BSI sensor (for better low-light captures)
• F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens
• 720p HD video recording
• Dedicated imaging chip
• Capture a photo in the midst of recording HD video
• Continuous shooting mode captures multiple snapshots
• Camera with HTC ImageSense™
• Expansion slot: microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
• Bluetooth with aptX™ enabled (Bluetooth® 4.0)
• Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• Standard micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
• Beats Audio™
• Battery Capacity: 1500 mAh
• Size: 120.3mm x 59.7mm x 9.24mm
• Weight: 115 grams with battery