Tuesday, May 1, 2012
AT&T HTC One X review
HTC's flagship device, the One X, has been available overseas for almost a month, and it finally arrives in the United States on AT&T's network this May 6th. The US version is slightly tweaked and features a different processor, so many have wondered how the two devices would stack up. We were fortunate enough to spend a couple weeks with AT&T's variant, so read on to see how they compared. Is this the best Android phone yet?
Video Review
Note: This video was recorded with the HTC One X. Head over to YouTube to watch this video in full 1080p.
1. Beautiful design
Carry the HTC One X around town, and you are sure to turn heads. HTC's design firm One & Co did an awesome job with the One X and it's one of my favorite Android phones of all time.
The device is available in white or grey, and I would highly suggest going with the white version. We found that the white version can sometimes get dirty, but a quick wipe with a cloth and rubbing alcohol cleans it right up.
Some people will complain that the camera lens sticks out when the device is resting flat, but HTC slightly altered the design on this AT&T version. We found the ring around the lens was a little thicker than the international version, so the lens will not scratch as easily.
Others have also expressed their concern over HTC's choice to use physical buttons, instead of on-screen buttons like the Galaxy Nexus. I found there was a period of adjustment coming from the Galaxy Nexus, but they didn't bother me after I got used to them.
Overall, the HTC One X is a device that's fun to hold, features incredible build quality, and has a unique look that stands out from the mob of Android phones.
2. Amazing camera experience
This is the smartphone camera I have always wanted. For the first time ever, I now have an Android phone that is "good enough" to shoot video of other phones. HTC claims "it just might be the only camera you'll ever need to bring with you" and we tend to agree in most situations.
Features of HTC's camera include instant capture with zero shutter lag,
