) Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer. According to the trendforce.com resource, sales of NTS smartphones in 2016 amounted to just over 13 million devices (for comparison: Asus - 21.5 million)
6th place.
HTC Desire 530
The average price is 8,500 rubles. This budget smartphone, released at the end of February 2016, scored 41% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: Android 6.0 OS, Super LCD-5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, 16 GB of permanent memory and 1.5 GB random access memory. Support external card memory. Supports only one SIM card. Battery capacity - 2200 mAh.
Main camera 8 MP, front camera 5 MP.
HTC Desire 628 Dual Sim
The average price is 9,400 rubles. The phone, which went on sale in May 2016, scored 48% of the five reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: Android 5.1 OS, 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, 32 GB (user accessible 25 GB) of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM. Support external memory card. Supports two SIM cards. Battery capacity - 2200 mAh. 8-core MediaTek MT6753 processor.
Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP.
HTC Desire 830
The average price is 14,400 rubles. The phone, which went on sale in May 2016, scored 56% of the five reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: Android 5.1 OS, 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 32 GB (user accessible 22 GB) of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM. Support external memory card. Supports two SIM cards. Battery capacity - 2800 mAh. Talk time is 14.5 hours, standby time is 545 hours.
HTC Desire 828
The average price is 11,200 rubles. This smartphone, which went on sale in July 2016, scored 54% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market, which is the best option among the entire catalog of NTS models. Technical characteristics: Android 5.1 OS, Super LCD screen 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080, 16 GB (user accessible 9.53 GB) of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM. Support external memory card. Supports only one SIM card. Battery capacity - 2800 mAh. Talk time is 22 hours, standby time is 528 hours.
Main camera 13 MP, front camera 4 MP.
2nd place.
HTC 10 32Gb
Average price in Russia - 31,150 rubles. Buy HTC 10 on Aliexpress possible for 25.2 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free). The flagship from the second largest Taiwanese manufacturer was released in May 2016 and today has received 66% of five reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: Android 6.0 OS, 5.2-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560x1440, 32 GB of permanent memory (of which 23 GB is available to the user) and 4 GB of RAM. Support external memory card. Supports only one SIM card. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Talk time is 27 hours, standby time is 456 hours. There is a fingerprint scanner.
The main advantage of this model is its cameras. Main - 12 MP, front - 5 MP. Optical image stabilization is introduced for the first time in both the main and front cameras. The camera takes excellent pictures in low light conditions. The manufacturer's website says: "You can expect perfect lighting for great photos. And you can trust the main camera of HTC 10, which captures up to 136% more light in every photo. No magic - just next-generation UltraPixel technology, complemented by optical stabilization and fast lensƒ/1.8". Front-camera HTC 10 makes no less impression than the main one. The size of its photosensitive elements has been increased, the lens has an ƒ/1.8 aperture, and the screen perfectly acts as a flash. A wide-angle lens will allow you to capture not only your own portrait, but also a group of friends. For the first time, HTC 10 adds 4K video recording to 24-bit Hi-Res stereo audio recording. An audio track recorded in this format contains 256 times more detail and reproduces twice the frequency range. HTC camera 10 starts in 0.6 seconds - that is, almost instantly.
Various reviews and comparison tests indicate that the HTC 10 has one of the best cameras in the world today. In July 2016, the Phonearena resource conducted a comparative test of flagship cameras, in which the HTC 10 took first place, beating Samsung Galaxy S7 and Sony Xperia X Performance. The HTC 10 camera received 88 points on the Dxomark resource, this is the third result.
HTC U11 64Gb is a smartphone with the world's best camera, and also the most powerful smartphone in the world
The average price is 45,000 rubles. Buy HTC U11 64Gb on AliExpress possible for 38.3 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). New flagship from a Taiwanese manufacturer went on sale in June 2017and today received 71% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. At the same time, already at the start of sales it is obvious that, unexpectedly for everyone, HTC released the brightest flagship of the first half of 2017, which surpassed its competitors in camera quality and performance. The excellent camera quality in the HTC U11 was quite expected, given that last year's flagship HTC 10 was the winner for almost the entire year best camera 2016, only in October giving way to Google Pixel. Now the Google Pixel camera has moved to second place in the Dxomark resource rating, and HTC U11 topped the rating with a record 90 points (Google Pixel has 1 point less).
The main module contains a 12-megapixel UltraPixel 3 sensor with a pixel size of 1.4 microns, optics with an f/1.7 aperture and optical stabilization. The UltraSpeed Autofocus system, in which every pixel is involved, is responsible for focusing.
The review on the portal hi-tech.mail.ru says about the camera of this model:
“The U11 aims at the target instantly, without missing a beat, even in low light.
I was impressed by the performance of the software. You take 10 frames in a row - and all 10 will be the same. That is, the exposure, shutter speed, and ISO settings are not lost at the slightest movement of the phone, and the built-in algorithms do not recognize this as a change in composition. This often happens in Chinese smartphones, and even in some flagships, for example, Google Pixel or LG G6. There, two photographs can differ in brightness or graininess - as the automation wishes.
When shooting against the sun or a bright sky, HDR Boost pulls out detail even in the darkest areas. The dynamic range is as wide as in Google Pixel images. There is some logic to this: the companies collaborated to develop the Pixel. Perhaps HTC provided the capacity of its factories, and in return Google shared its secret HDR+ algorithms."
The front camera resolution is an incredible 16 megapixels, f2.0 aperture, video is recorded in 1080p.
In a blind test comparing cameras of flagship smartphones and the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR, conducted among readers of hi-tech.mail.ru, HTC U11 took penultimate place, scoring 1 point less than the DSLR. The portal's editors explained it this way: "HTC U11 fell into the same trap as the camera: excellent detail, correct exposure, but it looks too simple compared to its bright competitors." At the same time, not the final sample was used in the test, but a test one, which could affect the quality of the shooting.
Other specifications: Android 7.1 OS, 5.5-inch Super LCD screen with a resolution of 2560x1440, 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. Supports external memory card up to 2 TB. Supports two SIM cards. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Talk time is 24.5 hours, standby time is 336 hours. There is a fingerprint scanner on the front panel. The HTC U11 has pressure-sensitive edges, which means that by simply squeezing the smartphone in your hand, you can take photos with the camera, launch applications, or turn on the flashlight.
HTC U11 is IP67 protected and can be submerged in water up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes and sprinkled with sand.
It is also worth noting the beautiful glossy case.
On this moment HTC U11 takes first place in terms of performance in the AnTuTu resource study, beating not only all Android smartphones, but also the seventh iPhone, which has been in first place for a long time.
HTC U11 ranks second in .
Long before its official release, HTC U11 became the subject of rumors and discussions, which confirms the interest of users in the model. It’s not surprising: in the U series, the company introduced a fresh approach to the appearance of devices of the older line and a number of new technologies. The flagship is made within the framework of a new design concept and is equipped with top-end hardware. Most recently I tried the U Ultra – the model left a good impression on me. Of course, I relied on them when testing U11. In this review, I would like to abstract from comparisons with the flagships of other manufacturers (even if they suggest themselves, but there are enough of them in other reviews), and tell you specifically about the ease of use of the device in Everyday life.
Design
It's interesting that HTC designers managed to form the first impression of the smartphone... with packaging. Literally, on a tactile level. It's like a spoiler for the content. You hold it in your hands and realize that there is something unusual inside. Now little attention is paid to this, because the box is a consumable item. Apparently the manufacturer doesn't think so.
Let's move on to the device itself. The main feature of the model – the back cover – still causes a wow effect. Today you won’t surprise anyone with a “glass” design, but HTC, in my opinion, does it great. Moreover, if you compare U11 with U Ultra and U Play, it is the flagship that looks the most serious. By the way, 4 color options for the device have already gone on sale: black, blue, light blue and white. Red color will also be available soon.
The exterior of the model can be called seasoned and balanced. At the same time, the smartphone turned out to be quite weighty. The sloping edges of the case fit nicely in the palm of your hand, all the parts fit exactly, there are no backlashes or creaks to speak of even when you try to twist the case. The smartphone is large, like most devices with a diagonal of 5.5 inches; not everyone can operate it with one hand.
By the way, I have liked “glass” design almost since its appearance in smartphones. The tactile sensations from working with it are pleasant; after that, I personally don’t feel comfortable picking up models made of rough aluminum. Yes, many devices are “stained” with fingerprints no worse than the hero of the review, on some it is less noticeable, but even on the white U11 the fingerprints are almost invisible.
However, after a week of use, you stop paying attention to the soiling, and if you put the complete bumper on the body, you can completely forget about it. True, it will also hide the highlight of the design. The case is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP67 standard, which means you can take it to the shower, to the beach, and even shoot video underwater (up to 1m depth).
There is nothing special about the layout of the controls. The side buttons have a different texture, a clear click and a short stroke. The sensors under the screen (backlit) are placed more conveniently than in the U Ultra; the thumb rests naturally on them. The fingerprint scanner works lightning fast and accurately recognizes the owner's finger.
There is a speaker at the bottom end speakerphone, microphone and connector USB Type-C. The top end is equipped with a slot for SIM cards/memory cards. The solution is already familiar, you can use 2 SIMs in nano format or one SIM and one microSD card with a capacity of up to 2TB. It is noteworthy that some manufacturers are already producing trays with the ability to use 2 communication cards and a memory card.
There are 4 omnidirectional microphones on the body. One microphone is located above the screen, between the earpiece and the front camera. There are also sensors and a notification sensor here.
The frame between the back and front panels is metal, it is painted in the color of the model (in the white version the frame is not painted). But the frames around the screen are perhaps the first disappointment in this model. While other manufacturers are bending over backwards to enlarge the display, HTC is going the beaten path, making not only the side frames wide, but also the top and bottom frames. It is clear that in all of them there are elements of user interaction. But if the presence of Edge Sense technology somehow justifies the width of the side frames, then the size of the rest is difficult to justify.
Display
...and yet, the display on the HTC U11 is excellent. The advantages of a modern IPS matrix (SuperLCD 5) are obvious: excellent color rendition and brightness, maximum viewing angles. Quad HD resolution is a controversial issue: not everyone needs “printed” image quality (pixel density – 534 PPI), and this does not have the best effect on power consumption. However, this is the price for the flagship title.
Many smartphone owners love the color rendition of AMOLED matrices - for them, the rich display image will be a joy. The color gamut exceeds sRGB, but it is planned to introduce a mode with realistic colors.
In addition, it is possible to control the color temperature. I wrote about this in the U Ultra review, and I want to get a little more boring: now the night mode can synchronize with the time of sunset and dawn! During testing, the display regularly “yellowed” in unison with the sunset every day, matching the warm evening lighting in my home. I recommend trying it :)
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The brightness reserve is decent - under the sun the image is perfectly readable even in manual brightness adjustment mode. Auto mode raises brightness to maximum (500 cd/m2). The display is protected by 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The oleophobic coating is much better than on the back cover, fingerprints appear slower, and the finger glides easily over the surface. Glove and gesture controls are supported.
Performance and autonomy
Judging by the hardware, the device will easily cope with any applications and the most “heavy” games for several years. This will be provided by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform (64-bit processor with 8 cores, with a frequency of up to 2.45 GHz) and Adreno 540 graphics. There is also plenty of memory - in my case it is 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage (in the younger version 4/ 64 GB). Coupled with support for microSD cards up to 2 TB, the smartphone can easily lay claim to the title of portable media storage.
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I note that the smartphone is very fast, all applications are installed instantly, games load quickly. The operation of the communication module and other wireless modules is also satisfactory. In a word - everything is at the highest level.
During games, the back cover of the device heats up in the camera area. The temperature is not critical, but noticeable.
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The HTC U11 uses a 3000 mAh battery. Of course, many are accustomed to charging their smartphone every night, but manufacturers decided to wean us off this. HTC is apparently relying on the platform's technical process (10nm), its power consumption, and optimization of Android (to which the hero of the review will soon be updated). True, at the moment I got only one day of work with active load from 8:00 to 00:00:
- Wi-fi/4G alternately throughout the day, music in the included noise-cancelling headphones - 1 hour, the same amount of conversations, a little viewing of videos/photos and camera operation. The total screen glow time was about 6 hours.
Charging to 50% takes 40 minutes, to 100% – 1 hour 45 minutes, and the last 5% takes the longest to charge (this indicates a decrease in the power supply voltage to protect the battery from wear).
You can do some magic on the system, disable/delete unnecessary applications, configure the parameters of energy saving and changing modes, and then the autonomy will increase to a day. But will you do it?..
Cameras
...you'll likely use the U11 to its fullest! If only because the cameras in it are really good. I won’t talk about the highest score in DxO for the hundredth time, I’ll just mention a couple key features, and then just look at these photos.
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Naturally, the best photos from the main camera are taken during the day. High-aperture optics (f/1.7 aperture) and a 12 MP back-illuminated sensor ( HTC technology UltraPixel 3 with a pixel size of 1.4 microns) work well for space in the evening, but at night you can’t escape noise.
Photo during the day
Photo in the evening
Automation adequately perceives the surrounding atmosphere, but there is also a mode with an abundance manual settings and RAW format support. It is possible to reduce evening noise to a minimum by processing the uncompressed original, but it will require inspiration and patience. Optical stabilization and phase detection autofocus are present, but you shouldn’t expect miracles with perfect focusing on moving objects.
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It’s nice that the device does not increase the contrast and sharpness of photos programmatically, leaving them almost in their original form. Many other manufacturers do this, but I personally don’t like it. I prefer to process it myself, if on a smartphone, then at least in Snapseed, and better yet, on a computer, since shooting in RAW frees up my hands.
Microphones scattered throughout the body can record sound in two modes: HiRes and 3D. When you zoom while shooting, the “acoustic focus” effect is activated - the sound of the subject is highlighted. In reality, it happens like this: if without zoom the sound from the microphones is recorded in stereo, then when focusing the channels are combined, and the loudest sound comes to the fore, usually the object on which we are focusing.
The front camera is a worthy representative of its family. The f/2.0 aperture and 16MP BSI sensor allow you to take social-worthy selfies. There is a panoramic shooting mode (goodbye selfie stick), and a flash due to the short-term glow of the screen. By the way, such a flash scatters light more interestingly than its diode counterparts and does not overexpose the photo.
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operating system
HTC U11 runs on Android control 7.1.1 and shells HTC Sense. There are no striking differences from U Ultra, the menu logic is the same, but there are more themes and “wallpapers” for desktops. Sense Companion has become smarter - it synchronized with saved data from the HTC account. There is a sense - the application tells you when to take the umbrella, charge the battery, what is the progress in the distance traveled. Here are the reminders from Google calendar For some reason it didn’t come, although the settings had permission to synchronize with it.
For example, a short squeeze - Google launch Now, long compression - cameras. You can select one of three sensitivity levels to ensure comfortable operation and reduce erroneous clicks to a minimum. I set it to maximum, and only after that it became convenient to perform actions using compressions. Although, now I reflexively squeeze my own smartphone :)
Sound
I talked about the sound in the included headphones in the previous review, and I won’t say anything new - the transparency is high, there is no search for frequencies. HTC USonic still efficiently picks up and “cuts off” noise reflected from the auricle using built-in microphones. The same thing happens when talking on the phone - the microphones on the body clear the dialogue from extraneous noise, the interlocutor hears mainly your voice.
The redesigned BoomSound system is another cool feature that can eliminate the need for portable acoustics. The fact is that the speaker in speakerphone mode (or playing media content) plays the role of a high-frequency emitter, while the speakerphone plays the role of a low-frequency emitter. The stereo balance leans toward the woofer, but the sound is very loud and well-developed.
The absence of a 3.5 mm jack is compensated for by the included adapter (USonic does not work in this case), but this causes complaints from music lovers. For me this is not critical - I use a separate player to listen to music. Therefore, if the cable wears out, you will simply have to replace the headphones; fortunately, they should be on sale.
conclusions
I would call the flagship of the U line a non-standard solution. This is a mixture of innovation and classics in one bottle, with some caveats. It looks great - but at the same time has wide frames, fits comfortably in the hand - but gets dirty quickly, powerful - but I would like to charge it less often (although this is the norm for flagships). However, there is one plus that compensates for all the “buts” - the price. The HTC U11 is cheaper than the Samsung and iPhone flagships, but it actually has a better camera, and other characteristics don’t let us down. As a result, for everyone who wants something original, fresh, with power reserves for several years to come, HTC U11 is a must-have.
Advantages:
- Original design;
- One of the best mobile cameras;
- Decent sound, both in headphones and speakers;
- Great screen;
- Price.
Flaws:
- Marking of the case;
- Wide frames around the screen;
- I would like to increase the battery capacity.
I thank the company “” for providing me with a smartphone for testing.
HTC completed its presentation a few minutes ago in Taipei, during which a new flagship smartphone was presented. Early rumors about the name of the new product and its main functional features were confirmed. The fresh HTC U11 received a glass 3D design in the style of the U line and top-end technical characteristics, and the main feature of the flagship is smart edges called Edge Sense.
The HTC U11 screen diagonal is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels (Quad HD), technology - Super LCD 5. protective glass favors Gorilla Glass 5 - last generation panels from Corning. The hardware platform is no different from most flagships this year - a 10-nanometer Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of user memory and a 3,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. The international model of HTC U11 will also be released in a 6/128 GB version.
The Taiwanese manufacturer paid a lot of attention to cameras and sound in the U11. The flagship received a 12-megapixel UltraPixel 3 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, optical image stabilization (OIS), dual LED flash, support for 4K video recording, as well as Slow-Mo in Full resolution HD at 120 frames per second. The front camera has more a high resolution- 16 megapixels. It is capable of recording 1080p video and boasts a Selfie Panorama mode for taking wide selfie photos. In terms of audio, the U11 features BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition stereo speakers with Hi-Res and USonic technology. Also, four built-in microphones allow you to record full 3D audio.
The main feature of HTC U11 is a touch-sensitive metal frame with Edge Sense technology. Thanks to it, you can perform some actions simply by squeezing your smartphone in your hand. For example, you can launch the camera, take a selfie, or call voice assistant Google Assistant. IN Edge settings Sense the user can specify what actions will be performed to shrink the smartphone.
The new HTC flagship runs under operating system Android systems 7.1 Nougat with proprietary Sense interface. The U11 case is IP67 protected, so the device can be submerged in water up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. Supported wireless interfaces: Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, NFC, GPS, GLONASS and 4G with support for gigabit LTE networks. The 3.5mm headphone jack has been removed, but the HTC U11 comes with an adapter. Charging and audio port - USB Type-C.
Pre-orders for the HTC U11 smartphone open from today, May 16, and will last until June 9. The start date for mass sales has not been announced, but deliveries will begin this month. The official international prices of the flagship are €749 and £649. In Russia, HTC U11 will cost approximately 38 or 42 thousand rubles, depending on the model (64/128 GB). The new product will go on sale in five glossy colors: Amazing Silver (silver), Sapphire Blue (blue), Brilliant Black (black), Ice White (white) and Solar Red (red).
Currently, it is going through hard times. This leader in the production and sales of smartphones sells fewer and fewer of its high-tech devices every year. Even despite this, the company does not even think about giving up its positions. For example, in early April of this year, the long-awaited was presented to the general public. He will have to improve the position of the manufacturer by attracting attention and demand.
The concern's marketers decided to remove the word “One” from the model name, thereby making it clear that the new devices are fundamentally different from their predecessors. When making a judgment, it is worth admitting that the HTC 10 is indeed much better last year's models. Below we will discuss the technical characteristics and features of this smartphone. Is this a worthy competitor to the famous Galaxy?
1. External characteristics
1.1. Packaging and equipment
The phone is packaged in a stylish white box with rounded corners. On the lid of the box there is a clearly visible inscription “HTC 10”, and at the bottom is printed all the information about this smartphone. The manufacturer's flagship is equipped with:
Hi-Res Audio headphones;
USB Type-C cable;
network adapter with support fast charging;
necessary technical documentation.
1.2. Appearance
main feature appearance the fact is that the back side has beveled corners around the perimeter. This gives the impression of something brutal and original right away. At the back, the designers placed a stylish frame, truly polished to a mirror finish. Now all the accusations against the Taiwanese manufacturer about copying Apple design will seem absurd. There are plastic inserts at the back, but they do not spoil the stylish image of the device. There is plastic on the top end in order to solve the problem of poor signal in certain places.
The tactile sensations from the smooth surface of the back cover are very pleasant; the smartphone fits in the hand much more comfortably than the model HTC One M9. For reliable display protection, the front side of the phone is hidden under a 2.5D Gorilla Glass panel.
Many buyers expected the new smartphone to have the same level of protection as the Samsung Galaxy S7. The manufacturer disappointed all these people, due to the fact that the smartphone is not equipped with 100% moisture protection. However, it is not afraid of splashes, which means that it can be used in light rain! Dust can also get into the case, but this will not affect the performance of the smartphone.
The metal of the case is made of very high quality, and the parts fit completely perfectly. There are no comments on this aspect. The phone will be sold in three colors – silver, dark gray and gold. The weight of the device does not exceed 161 grams, the dimensions of the device are 145.9 × 71.9 × 9.0 mm.
1.3. Ergonomics
In terms of controls, the HTC 10 is different from previous models. Immediately below the screen is the main “Home” key with a new generation fingerprint scanner built into it. Using this sensor, it is possible to unlock the gadget in 0.2 seconds. When navigating, they are activated touch buttons"Back" and "Menu" located on the right and left. There are no controls on the screen in this smartphone model. This circumstance will please some users and upset others. The bottom line is that because of this solution, there is no possibility to change the button assignments at your discretion; you need to get used to it.
On the right edge of the smartphone there is a volume rocker and a power on/off button with a textured surface. But the manufacturer considered it necessary to place a microphone, speaker and USB port(Type-C 2.0), and on the top there is a second speaker and a 3.5 mm headset jack.
2. Functional characteristics
2.1. Display
The smartphone is equipped with a 5.2-inch IPS display exclusively High Quality. The manufacturing company calls this high-quality matrix Super LCD 5. The display uses a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a pixel density per square inch of 564 ppi. This greatly improves the viewing experience. The image even from sharp angles looks great.
Quality in everything, even in the smallest things - HTC's slogan. The present color rendition is distinguished by naturalness and richness of shades. There is a decent margin of brightness increase. By choosing different settings, the owner of this gadget will be able to set the color temperature of the screen to his liking. Without exaggeration it will be said that this is one of the best matrices on the world market in terms of picture quality.
2.2. HTC 10 processor
The most important place in the technological content of the device is occupied by the powerful Snapdragon 820 chipset with four active cores. Two of the four cores in the chipset in question operate at 1.6 GHz, while the other two cores run at 2.2 GHz. The Adreno 530 subsystem, operating at a frequency of 624 MHz, is responsible for the graphics component. For even better and faster work, the manufacturer installed 4 GB of RAM. Lovers save a large number of information will please the size internal memory smartphone – 32 GB.
Provided by the manufacturer and more available version phone. It is called HTC 10 Lifestyle. This model is equipped with a Snapdragon 652 Octa-Core processor. This chipset has four cores, two of them have the same frequency of 1.4 GHz, the other two operate at a frequency of 1.8 GHz. This modification has a graphics module called Adreno 510 with a frequency of 550 MHz. The RAM size is 3 gigabytes. This is RAM memory, type LPDDR3. The internal memory capacity is 32 gigabytes.
In both smartphones it is possible to increase disk space due to support for microSD memory cards up to 2 TB. In the AnTuTu benchmark, the class version of HTC 10 received 156,000 points, which is simply an excellent result. The budget modification is undoubtedly significantly inferior in this regard.
2.3. SIM
A nanoSIM card is installed in the HTC 10 smartphone, which makes it possible to use 4G LTE networks. Quite decent quality considering the inability of some phones to use the 4G network in Russia. As you know, 4G is the future.
2.4. Wireless connection
And in this case, the manufacturer made an effort. They were not wasted. To implement wireless connection, the device implements Bluetooth interfaces 4.2, NFC, as well as, popular among young people, Wi-Fi with support for 2.4 and 5 GHz and HTC Connect (streaming media content).
2.5. HTC 10 battery
In terms of autonomy, the device under discussion depends on a non-removable battery with a nominal capacity of 3000 mAh. This is a good indicator, and perhaps one of the best. The battery is extremely durable and durable. When using 3G/4G, it lasts for twenty-one hours of operation. The amazing battery life deserves special praise. But in sleep mode, the resources of this battery will be enough for twenty-one days. It should be noted that this indicator was announced by the manufacturer himself, and in reality the actual continuous operation time may differ from this.
Like most flagship smartphones, this one doesn't lack fast charging capabilities. It will take only thirty minutes to charge half of the battery's rated capacity. The indicator is admirable, but again it’s worth adding: these are the words of the manufacturer of these smartphones. Deviations from this statement can be either greater or lesser.
2.6. Sound
Regarding the sound quality, everything is on point here. the highest level manufacturability. We can say with one hundred percent certainty that the musical component has become the strongest point of this model. See for yourself, the smartphone has a pair of BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition speakers. This creates two-way high-quality sound. One of the speakers produces the high-frequency component of media files, but the other speaker is assigned the function of a subwoofer. This makes the sound rich and clear.
Gorgeous 24-bit sound will appeal to many who like to listen to music from their phone. The sound is spacious, high quality and very loud (considering the size of the gadget). This is confirmed by the Hi-Res Audio certificate. Dolby Audio 4 sound support technology has been implemented. The included headphones are also not disappointing. Music lovers should appreciate their quality and capabilities. In addition, through fine adjustments you can adjust them to suit yourself and significantly improve the quality of the reproduced sound. By the way, for absolutely any modern headphones you can always configure a separate sound profile, and this is very convenient. Three microphones are responsible for noise suppression.
2.7. Software shell
On board the flagship there is a proprietary Sense 8 interface, which hides the already familiar Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. The firmware is extremely interesting. Although there are not very many differences from last year's versions. The main feature of this interface is design themes, in which you can choose icons of any size, and then arrange them on the desktop in any order, showing a creative approach to this action.
The shell is not capricious, it works well, and does not conflict with applications. Users learn quickly. The interface is intuitive for everyone, regardless of age. Most of the proprietary applications have been removed and replaced by the manufacturer standard programs Android.
2.8. Cameras
The main UltraPixel photo module has a 12 Megapixel BSI sensor. The aperture is f/1.8 and the pixel size is 1.55 µm. The rear camera is equipped with laser autofocus, optical stabilization, and dual LED flash. Using it, it is possible to record video in the beloved 4K format. The quality of the frames is no worse than that of modern flagship smartphones from the world's leading manufacturers. The module can take photographs in RAW format.
Experts from the DxOMark resource highly appreciated the wide range of photographic capabilities HTC smartphone 10, and they put this device on par with top-end smartphones from Samsung. Video shooting is carried out with high quality sound. Among all the features, I would like to especially note the functions of facial recognition, slow-motion video shooting and the VideoPic function (the ability to save your favorite frames as a photo).
On the front side, the device is equipped with a 5 megapixel UltraPixel camera with an f/1.8 aperture, autofocus and an optical stabilizer. This camera has a wide-angle lens with an 86-degree field of view. She can shoot videos well in 1080p. In the dark, the screen replaces the backlight.
Summing up
The model attracts attention in many ways. An eye-catching stylish design, sound capabilities, the ability to work in 4G, and a powerful quad-core chipset make the HTC 10 a competitor in the market. Without a doubt, there will be fans of this smartphone model both in our country and all over the world. The sale of this product will largely depend on its price, and it is always high from a manufacturer from Taiwan. The price of HTC 10 main version is $699. In the Russian Federation, the new product should be expected in the second quarter of this year. They plan to bring both modifications. An excellent flagship smartphone for the money.