HTC One X - Superb Camera, Excellent Display and Sexy Design

HTC One X might be one of the more exciting new devices announced at the Mobile World Congress tradeshow. The HTC's flagship Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) handset looks good and comes with killer specifications.

Instead of the aluminum unibody designs that we've come to be familiar with in HTC handsets, the HTC One X cuts down on the weight with a polycarbonate finish that's similar to Nokia's Lumia 800. While the rear cover is matte, HTC has polished the sides, which gives the handset an unfinished look.

The good
Packing all the latest bells and whistles such as quad-core processing, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, and an excellent camera, the HTC One X is one tempting piece of hardware.

The bad
Top-shelf components and a massive 4.7-inch screen take a toll on this pricey superphone's battery life.

The bottom line
If you've been dreaming of a wonderfully powerful Android 4.0 smartphone boasting everything but the kitchen sink and don't live in the U.S., the globally available HTC One X could have your name on it.

HTC seems to have hit all the right notes with the One X. If you've been waiting patiently to upgrade your Android handset, look no further. With a superb camera, fast performance, an excellent display as well as a sexy design, the One X could be the one for you. If you can hold out, though, you may want to see what Samsung has up it sleeves for its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III before making a decision.

CNet Reviews. Review date: 5/03/12. Read the review

Features

Exceptional performance comes standard. Thanks to the dual-core processor with LTE, it has lightning-fast browsing, vivid picture quality, and gaming visuals. You’ll love its sleek design and amazing camera. And with Beats Audio™, you won’t just hear your sound. You’ll feel it.

Quick Specs

Size & Weight: Dimensions : 5.3 x 2.8 x 0.36 in
Weight : 4.6 ounces
Battery: Talk time :
Standby time :
Battery type : Li-Po 1800 mAh
Display: Type : Super IPS LCD2 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size : 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~312 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch : Yes
Protection : Corning Gorilla Glass. HTC Sense UI
Camera: Primary : 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features : Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, face and smile detection
Video : 1080p at 30fps, stereo sound rec., video stabilization
Secondary : 1.3 MP, 720p

Platform: Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Storage: Card slot : No.
Internal memory : 32 GB (26 GB user-available) storage, 1 GB RAM
Hardware: CPU : Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPS : Yes, with A-GPS support
Data: Speed : HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
WLAN : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth : Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
USB : MicroUSB v2.0 (MHL)
Network: 2G : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G : HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
General info: Released date : May 2012
Official site : www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-one-x-att/

What others say?

AnandTech
In a sea of Android devices that mostly look the same, the HTC One X definitely stands out. It really is the best Android smartphone on the market today. May 1, 2012. Read the review

PC Mag
With Ice Cream Sandwich, a stunning screen, and fast AT&T LTE, the HTC One X takes its place as the king of all Android smartphones—for now, at least. May 2, 2012. Read the review

PC World
The HTC One X is a fantastic phone, providing you can overlook its flaws. For some, the below-average call quality will most likely be a deal-breaker. For others, the One X's weak audio recording capabilities and inclusion of bloatware will be what drives them to another handset... May 1, 2012. Read the review

Engadget
Is AT&sT's HTC One X really better than the global model? Yes. If you can live with the carrier's software tweaks, this is the best subsidized Android phone in the US today. May 1, 2012. Read the review