With the HTC 10 , I get the feeling that HTC is looking for a fresh start. The HTC 10, without spoiling too much, is without a doubt a really good phone. Fans of all-metal phones will more than likely love what HTC has done here. By all accounts, this is a very pretty phone.
HTC even improved the button experience on the side of the phone for adjusting volume and locking or waking. Overall, the design of the HTC 10 is quite good, even if it doesn't feel new.
Bottom Line
By refining established strengths (audio and design) and improving core weaknesses (camera), HTC has returned to the flagship arena with the HTC 10, which brings everything the high end market requires in HTC's own signature style.
Design
My favorite part of the HTC 10 is its design. Seriously, this is a beautiful phone that HTC should be extremely proud of. The HTC 10, on the other hand, looks largely original.
Unlike HTC's previous flagship release, the HTC 10 gets rid of the dual front facing speakers and chins for a sleeker design.
The one gripe that I have about the HTC 10's design is the rear camera housing. The screen on the HTC 10 is a 2K QHD (2560×1440) LCD display. HTC says that the touch panel on its newest flagship is 2x more responsive than its previous efforts with the HTC One M9.
Gone are the dual front-facing speaker setup and more importantly, the highly disliked black HTC bar below the display that is seen with almost every other smartphone from the company. HTC proves once again with the 10 that it is very capable of making very attractive smartphones. For fans of previous HTC devices, some elements that distinguished those phones from others have been removed, such as the usual BoomSound speaker setup, and even the dreaded black bar.
Display
The HTC 10 comes with a 5.2-inch Super LCD5 display with a Quad HD resolution, resulting in a pixel density of 565 ppi, and making this the first smartphone from the company to feature this resolution. Granted, it isn't as vivid as an AMOLED display, but HTC has made sure that this screen adheres to the NTSC standard.
Speaking of gaming, a nice feature of the Boost+ application is the ability to lower the resolution of certain high-performing games to save on battery life, and when using this, we still had a lovely time playing games on this device.
Performance
As an example, the device now comes with Google Photos instead of, or along with, HTC Gallery.
Sound
Compared with the iPhone 6s, the highs on the HTC are much clearer. That should be expected given the HTC 10 features its own dedicated tweeter + amp setup. The US version of the HTC 10 ships with the Snapdragon 820, but HTC says that other regions may receive HTC 10's with a different processor in order to cater to different market needs.
HTC has long been associated with high quality audio and absolutely nothing has changed here with the HTC 10. Beats Audio came from the HTC labs and while Beats hasn't been with HTC for a while, the BoomSound pedigree has stuck with HTC since those beginnings.
The audio experience that is possible with the HTC 10 is one of the marquee features of this device. HTC put a 24-bit DAC and a headphone AMP here to really make BoomSound earn its name.
Camera
While HTC's previous flagships may have been up to the mark in other aspects, the performance of the camera has unfortunately been a point of contention, and one of the main reasons for HTC's poor run over the last couple of years. An f/1.8 aperture further bolsters low-light performance, and the camera also comes with optical image stabilization.
Going back to the camera performance, the change to a lower amount of larger pixels certainly gets the job done, and it feels almost uncharacteristic for an HTC smartphone camera to provide decent shots consistently. Details are captured well in well-lit conditions, and colors are accurately depicted as well. In low-light conditions, the HTC software usually opts for a slower shutter speed, and as a result, steady hands are still required, even with OIS helping out. Perhaps the best addition to the camera experience has been the 5 MP front-facing shooter, which also comes with OIS, a first for a front-facing camera, and allows for high-res audio recording when shooting video. The inclusion of OIS with the front-facing camera is a good move on the part of HTC, and is the HTC 10's distinguishing feature, compared to the 2K video capture possible with the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the wide reaching wide-angle lens of the LG G5.
The overall camera experience available with the HTC 10 is far from the best, but it is also by far the best the company has managed in a long time.
As for the front camera, HTC's new stabilized selfie shooter mostly lives up to the hype. HTC has also overhauled its camera app, finally including single-tap shortcut keys for flash and HDR. HTC has come a long way in the past year, and we're way more confident in the HTC 10's photo capabilities than any of the company's previous phones. A 'one day' phone
UltraSelfie camera
More importantly, the selfie camera features OIS. Like the Retina Flash, HTC's screen flash makes a big difference when taking shots in low light settings.
Overall thoughts on camera
To tell the truth, I'm not super-impressed with the stock Camera app provided by HTC. That said, I was fairly impressed by the battery life on the HTC 10. HTC has adopted Qualcomm's QuickCharge 3.0 technology to ramp up charging times.
Fingerprint scanner is perfect
The HTC 10 is hands down the best phone HTC has ever made, and is quite honestly one of the most perfect devices on the market.
Storage
The HTC 10 features 32Gb of internal storage, which can be expanded by means of a microSD card. The fingerprint scanner on the HTC 10 is embedded right in the phone's capacitive Home button. After some testing, comparing it with the iPhone 6s head to head, the HTC 10 doesn't disappoint. HTC includes a feature called Boost+ that helps manage system performance and efficiency.
HTC 10 Hardware
The HTC 10 represents a return to the manufacturer's design roots. The HTC 10 isn't the thinnest or lightest handset you'll come across. The rear chamfer shimmers as the HTC 10 rotates through light.
- HTC once again brings some serious audio credentials to the table.
- HTC nails it once again, with an excellent fingerprint security setup.
Software
On the software side of things, we have Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the latest version of the HTC Sense UI on top. Where HTC tried to streamline things is in the app spread. No longer are there duplicate apps for the same functions, with users getting either HTC's or Google's version. For example, HTC's internet browser is no longer available, replaced by Google Chrome. The app drawer is a fan favorite that already elevates this version of Android, and without any overly cartoonish elements or flourishes, HTC Sense is a user interface that simply works.Instead it's advertised as simply "Android with HTC Sense." A 50-50 mix of Google and HTC apps, but a very Googley visual style in the most pared-back HTC Sense yet.
So you've got HTC's Sense Home with BlinkFeed, but the Google Calendar app. Sense Dialer, Google Photos — and so on. As vanilla as Sense now is, HTC's comprehensive theming engine remains in place, giving HTC 10 owners endless possibilities for customization of colors, wallpapers, fonts and sound effects. HTC has ton of software audio enhancements — with one odd omission.
HTC's focus on audio extends into its software, too. As you might expect, HTC's software absolutely flies, and we experienced no instances of stuttering, animation lag or performance bottlenecks anywhere during our time with the HTC 10. Overall, HTC has employed a lighter touch than ever in its software customizations, and the result is an experience we think will please Android purists and HTC fans alike.
Fortunately, HTC has mostly nailed it with its new flagship's camera. Crucially, it exhibits none of the metering and exposure weirdness we've seen from earlier HTC cameras. The HTC 10 is pretty trigger-happy with its ISO levels in darker shots. Photos from the HTC 10 generally have true-to-life, realistic colors. Dependable in most conditions — but HTC's software occasionally stumbles in macro mode.
Battery life
In battery, the HTC 10 comes with a non-removable 3,000 mAh unit, and given that this is current capacity standard with this year's flagships, it's no surprise that HTC has followed suit. Should you buy the HTC 10? Yes, The HTC 10 is unquestionably HTC's best phone ever. The HTC 10 doesn't exist in a vacuum — HTC will be asking for flagship money in a world where the Galaxy S7 exists.
Specifications
- 2560 x 1440 resolution
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage
- NFC
- DisplayPort
- DNLA
- Miracast
- Cameras
- Rear: 12MP HTC UltraPixel 2 (1.55µm pixel size) with laser autofocus, OIS and f/1.8 aperture
- Front: 5MP (1.34µm pixel size) with OIS and f/1.8 aperture - Weight: 161 grams
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- - Quick Charge 3.0 with solid battery life
- - HTC's best ever smartphone camera
- - OIS in front facing camera
- - HTC Sense is simple, functional
- - Boomsound speakers not as loud as before
- - Camera doesn't quite match up to other flagships
Price
The HTC 10 is available for pre-order now, and will be shipping in May, with the unlocked version of the device starting at $699. There you have it for comprehensive look at the HTC 10! It might not a perfect 10, but the HTC 10 just might be the comeback we've been waiting for from HTC.
HTC will be selling the 10 for flagship smartphone money in a world where the Samsung Galaxy S7 exists. The HTC 10 is nevertheless a phone that deserves your consideration, and potentially your money too.
The unlocked version of the HTC 10 is available for pre-order now from HTC's website The phone, unlocked and compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile, is selling for $699. HTC indicates that other colors may be available from carriers.
HTC recognizes this, which is why it's already offering up to $100 off of the HTC 10's selling price prior to consumer launch.
Where to buy the HTC 10
The HTC 10 will be available direct from HTC, and from independent retailers in the United States, Canada and the UK.
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