A follow-up device for a flagship
smartphone during the middle of the product cycle is a new trend finding vogue
with some companies. HTC and Sony did it in the past by launching the Sensation
XE and Xperia SL as the refreshed versions of the original Sensation and the
Xperia S, respectively. HTC has done it again by refreshing the specs of its
flagship smartphone, the One X, by launching the One X+. But has HTC managed to
succeed and threaten its competitor is the question.
HTC
One X+
The HTC One X+ is the mirror image of the
One X. We have a 4.7-inch display on the front that is accompanied by three
touch sensitive keys back, home and multitasking. The only difference here is
the red Tinge on the three keys that make them more visible. Similarly, the
micro SIM slot is at the top near to the camera key. The red Tinge on the touch
sensitive keys has been added to camera lens as well. The white polycarbonate
uni-body has got a nice, soft finish that makes the One X+ looks classy. The
phone also has the HTC Sense Ul on board. Honestly, it is really difficult to
spot the difference between the One X and the One X+ in the first go.
We
have a 4.7-inch display on the front that is accompanied by three touch sensitive
keys back, home and multitasking
Justifying the existence of this follow up
device, the HTC One X+ has a 1,7Ghz quad-core processor over the 1,5GHz
quad-core processor in the HTC One X. The enhanced processor has a positive
effect on the overall performance of the phone. The One X was fast, but the One
X + feels even better.
It even manages to beat the Samsung Galaxy
Sill in the daily usage as well as benchmark tests. Another reason for users to
pick up the One X+ is the B4GB internal storage. In addition to the onboard
storage, users get access to 25GB space on Dropbox.
The One X+ runs on the latest Android 4.1
Jelly Bean. It also replaces 1800 mAh battery with a larger 2100 mAh that
manages to last more than a day on an average use.
The
One X+ runs on the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
The One X+ has an 8MP auto-focus still
camera that manages to capture crisp and clear images. It was fun using the
phone's camera as it managed to capture a shot in less than a second and was
ready for the next shot without any lag. We could even hold the camera key
continuously for 15 seconds that managed to get over 50 consecutive images. We
could control exposure, color saturation and sharpness. Scene selection on the
camera included HDR, panorama and group portrait options. The One X+ can also
be used for capturing Full HD 1080p videos.
The
One X+ has an 8MP auto-focus still camera that manages to capture crisp and
clear images.
Bag it or junk it?
One of the best Android smartphones
available in the market today. But expensive.
Specifications
§ Price:
$750
§ 1.7 GHz
quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU
§ 1GB
of RAM
§ 2100mAh
battery
§ 64GB
of internal storage in the UK, other markets may vary
§ 4.7-inch
laminated SuperLCD2 display at 720p (1280x720) resolution with Gorllla Glass
2
§ Internal
speaker with built-in amplifier
§ 8.0MP
rear camera with BSI sensor, f/2.0 lens and HTC ImageSense
§ 1.6MP
front-facing camera with HTC ImageSense
§ HSPA+
42Mbps connectivity in Europe, LTE connectivity in the U.S.
§ Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth and NFC support
§ Android
4.1 Jelly Bean OS with HTC Sense 4+
§ Size:
134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9mm
§ Weight:
135 grams with battery
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