On May 6th, the HTC One X will be making is U.S. debut at AT&T store across the country. It may not be the first HTC One to hit U.S. shores (T-Mobile’s HTC One S launched on April 25th), but it is certainly the most anticipated HTC launch of the year. Our friends at HTC were kind enough to send us a demo unit the play with, so we thought we’d give you a quick look at the device before we post our full review.
The HTC One X is by far the most powerful and feature rich phone ever created by HTC. The handset’s Qualcomm S4 processor is screaming fast, tearing through benchmarks and even the most taxing 3D Android games without missing a beat. Some are still disappointed that the AT&T version of the HTC One X did not ship with NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 chip, but you’ll find it hard to notice a difference between the two devices in every day usage.
AT&T HTC One X specifications
When it comes to specs, the HTC One X has it all. The phone features a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm S4 processor, a 4.7-inch 720p SLCD display, 1 GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, NFC, LTE and the usual WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity you find it today’s high-end smartphones. But what separates the HTC One X from the pack is HTC Sense 4.0 and an 8 megapixel camera with ImageSense technology which uses the phone’s f/2.0 lens in conjunction with a dedicated HTC ImageChip to capture breathtaking pictures.
HTC One X first impressions
The HTC One X may be AT&T’s flagship device for the first half of the year, but that didn’t inspire them to spruce up the handset’s packaging. The phone comes in AT&T’s standard white and orange box and comes with a single accessory – a charging cable. Fortunately, you quickly forget about the box once the HTC One X is turned on.
The phone run on Android 4.0.3 with HTC Sense 4.0. Those who have used Sense in the past will find the familiar interface inviting and easy to navigate. If you’re to the HTC One X from a non-HTC device, take your time to get to know the UI. HTC has incorporated some quick tips and tutorials through the phone so that people can learn as they use it.
The HTC One X is snappy, making the most mundane tasks a bit more exciting and making the fun tasks even more pleasurable. Simple things like browsing the web and hassle free. The stock HTC browser has been beefed up and handles heavy websites like ESPN and CNN without breaking a sweat. The 4.7-inch 720p display is simply gorgeous and the processing power of the S4 chip is amazing. Combine the two and HTC One X may be one of the best gaming phones ever made.
One of the more surprising aspects of the HTC One X is the phone’s battery life. After using if for four days, we’ve found that the One X easily manages to make it through a long work day (14 hours) with moderate use. No, the battery on the HTC One X is not replaceable, but we thing the majority of users will be satisfied with how long the HTC One X is able to last.
There are certainly a lot of great things to say about the HTC One X, but there are a few negatives as well. The HTC One X is a bit too large, too light and the poly-carbonate unibody case is hard to grip. I managed to drop the phone several times over the weekend when I lost my grip when trying to pull down the notification bar to check on email. Unfortunately, the HTC One X is a fraction too large for single hand use.
The HTC One X is an amazing device. If you’re looking for a new phone, the only reason the HTC One X should not be on your list is because you like small devices or you simply can’t stand the thought of switching to AT&T. If you’re planning on buying the AT&T HTC One X, we suggest you pre-order the phone from Amazon for $149.99 and save $50. It may not be as exciting as walking into your local AT&T store on May 5th, but the extra $50 could to towards some of the amazing accessories HTC has made specifically for the HTC One X.
