HTC power of 10
OK, we'll put our hands up and admit it, we were more than a little skeptical about the HTC 10 ahead of its launch. But can you blame us? After the last three generations of HTC flagship have promised so much, yet, compared to their contemporary rivals have delivered something lukewarm, something not-quite-good-enough to really capture the imagination - and the sales figures reflected this. It wasn't just us being unimpressed. We'll confess, we had lost faith in HTC's ability to produce an amazing phone - we weren't taking it seriously. How wrong we were.
Sure, it's early days yet, and I'm not going to stand here and say it's the best phone of the year or anything like that, but my goodness, compared to the last few models it really is a different animal entirely. On the outside things look similar, but that's because there was never anything wrong with the exterior design of HTC flagships - they were always way ahead of the curve on that front - that and audio quality. But the rest of the features didn't match up, crucially. Now though, boy do they. HTC has clearly kept a very keen eye on the competition and in particular what features consumers just eat up like candy. Hence why here we have a BIG focus on camera quality and a BIG focus on battery life. HTC has also amped up the display, another area where previous models were notably lacking.
After months of leaks, speculation and conjecture the HTC 10 is now HERE, following the official launch of the HTC 10 in the UK, where it will join the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and the LG G5 in 2016’s fiercely competitive Android space.
We kind of knew what the HTC 10 would look like prior to launch, thanks to a plethora of leaks, and, as you can see in our HTC 10 First Look, the Taiwanese company has not disappointed. The HTC 10 is a very compelling phone — in terms of looks, specs, hardware and unique features.
HTC has updated the design, added in a raft of new specs and hardware, and drilled down on core features like imaging, battery performance ,and audio to deliver a very compelling package. And this is very good news for HTC fans after last year’s utterly "MEH" HTC One M9.
Below is everything you need to know about the HTC 10
HTC 10: Design
The HTC 10 looks like an HTC phone. But it is not an incremental update from last year’s industrial design. No, this phone is different. HTC has come to the table with a very classy, well put together handset that exudes premium flair. It’s similar, but different — and that’s a good thing.
As you can probably guess: we’re impressed.
Once again, you’re looking at a unibody device honed from metal. On the back of the handset you’ll find two distinctive antenna bands which add a cap-like effect to the top and bottom of the phone. The chassis is also slightly curved too. This aids grip and looks great as a byproduct. All in all, the design, finish and gait of the HTC 10 is classy, neat and premium all rolled into one
I also really like the chamfered edging, which catches the light beautifully in the right conditions. Beyond this you have Type C USB on the bottom in the centre. This is flanked on one side by a five-vent grille, which is where HTC’s BoomSound lives. More on that later though.
HTC has kept with tradition and gone for capacitive keys for Back and Multitasking on the HTC 10. There is now a Home key too, and this doubles as a finger print scanner for encrypted access and Android Pay.
HTC 10: Display
HTC has opted for a 5.2in LCD 5 QHD (ppi 564) display aboard the HTC 10. Visually and on paper, this setup is more or less on par with what we’ve seen from Samsung and LG, however, HTC’s use of LCD might put the HTC 10 at a disadvantage compared to the former.
More and more phone makers — including Apple in 2017, if rumours are to be believed — are using AMOLED panels these days, and the reasons for this are myriad. HTC says the HTC 10’s panel is 30% brighter than last year’s model and during our brief time with the handset we were impressed with the overall brightness, clarity and contrast of the display.
The Galaxy S7, for instance, has one of the best displays ever used inside a phone. And that display is AMOLED. You can read our detailed look at why that is the case here — A Closer Look At The Galaxy S7’s Amazing Display.
HTC 10: Key Specs & HardwareDisplay: 5.1in AMOLED QHD (ppi 577)Storage: 32G or 64GB + microSD (up to 2TB)CPU and RAM: Snapdragon 820 + 4GB of RAMFront Camera: 5MP Rear Camera: 12MP, 1.55um pixel size, a very wide f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation, and “2x wider range and ultra fast” laser autofocus. Battery: 3000mAhHTC 10: USPs
Aside from the camera, which is a HUGE update for HTC. The Taiwanese phone maker has made a lot of improvements to its BoomSound technology, which has been inside HTC phones for quite a few generations now.
Here’s the official line via HTC on the HTC 10’s audio capabilities:
“The HTC 10 is certified for Hi-Res audio and has been designed to make music sound the way that the artist intended. A headphone amp that delivers two times the power of a conventional headphone amp, the ability to upscale from 16-bit to 24-bit audio and high performance digital to analogue conversion combine beautifully to produce ten times lower distortion than other devices on the market, delivering an all-round audio performance that cannot be beaten.”
This is basically what LG’s G5 does, but with that phone you need a module to do the same thing. The HTC 10 does it all as standard and, for me, this is a HUGE deal because I love music and have invested heavily in headphones over the years.
HTC has also re-engineered its BoomSound speakers, which now feature the same separated tweeter and woofer design as leading acoustic systems, which, when combined with a dedicated amplifier on each speaker, creates a bloody impressive noise when cranked u
OK, we'll put our hands up and admit it, we were more than a little skeptical about the HTC 10 ahead of its launch. But can you blame us? After the last three generations of HTC flagship have promised so much, yet, compared to their contemporary rivals have delivered something lukewarm, something not-quite-good-enough to really capture the imagination - and the sales figures reflected this. It wasn't just us being unimpressed. We'll confess, we had lost faith in HTC's ability to produce an amazing phone - we weren't taking it seriously. How wrong we were.
Sure, it's early days yet, and I'm not going to stand here and say it's the best phone of the year or anything like that, but my goodness, compared to the last few models it really is a different animal entirely. On the outside things look similar, but that's because there was never anything wrong with the exterior design of HTC flagships - they were always way ahead of the curve on that front - that and audio quality. But the rest of the features didn't match up, crucially. Now though, boy do they. HTC has clearly kept a very keen eye on the competition and in particular what features consumers just eat up like candy. Hence why here we have a BIG focus on camera quality and a BIG focus on battery life. HTC has also amped up the display, another area where previous models were notably lacking.
After months of leaks, speculation and conjecture the HTC 10 is now HERE, following the official launch of the HTC 10 in the UK, where it will join the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and the LG G5 in 2016’s fiercely competitive Android space.
We kind of knew what the HTC 10 would look like prior to launch, thanks to a plethora of leaks, and, as you can see in our HTC 10 First Look, the Taiwanese company has not disappointed. The HTC 10 is a very compelling phone — in terms of looks, specs, hardware and unique features.
HTC has updated the design, added in a raft of new specs and hardware, and drilled down on core features like imaging, battery performance ,and audio to deliver a very compelling package. And this is very good news for HTC fans after last year’s utterly "MEH" HTC One M9.
Below is everything you need to know about the HTC 10
HTC 10: Design
The HTC 10 looks like an HTC phone. But it is not an incremental update from last year’s industrial design. No, this phone is different. HTC has come to the table with a very classy, well put together handset that exudes premium flair. It’s similar, but different — and that’s a good thing.
As you can probably guess: we’re impressed.
Once again, you’re looking at a unibody device honed from metal. On the back of the handset you’ll find two distinctive antenna bands which add a cap-like effect to the top and bottom of the phone. The chassis is also slightly curved too. This aids grip and looks great as a byproduct. All in all, the design, finish and gait of the HTC 10 is classy, neat and premium all rolled into one
I also really like the chamfered edging, which catches the light beautifully in the right conditions. Beyond this you have Type C USB on the bottom in the centre. This is flanked on one side by a five-vent grille, which is where HTC’s BoomSound lives. More on that later though.
HTC has kept with tradition and gone for capacitive keys for Back and Multitasking on the HTC 10. There is now a Home key too, and this doubles as a finger print scanner for encrypted access and Android Pay.
HTC 10: Display
HTC has opted for a 5.2in LCD 5 QHD (ppi 564) display aboard the HTC 10. Visually and on paper, this setup is more or less on par with what we’ve seen from Samsung and LG, however, HTC’s use of LCD might put the HTC 10 at a disadvantage compared to the former.
More and more phone makers — including Apple in 2017, if rumours are to be believed — are using AMOLED panels these days, and the reasons for this are myriad. HTC says the HTC 10’s panel is 30% brighter than last year’s model and during our brief time with the handset we were impressed with the overall brightness, clarity and contrast of the display.
The Galaxy S7, for instance, has one of the best displays ever used inside a phone. And that display is AMOLED. You can read our detailed look at why that is the case here — A Closer Look At The Galaxy S7’s Amazing Display.
HTC 10: Key Specs & HardwareDisplay: 5.1in AMOLED QHD (ppi 577)Storage: 32G or 64GB + microSD (up to 2TB)CPU and RAM: Snapdragon 820 + 4GB of RAMFront Camera: 5MP Rear Camera: 12MP, 1.55um pixel size, a very wide f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation, and “2x wider range and ultra fast” laser autofocus. Battery: 3000mAhHTC 10: USPs
Aside from the camera, which is a HUGE update for HTC. The Taiwanese phone maker has made a lot of improvements to its BoomSound technology, which has been inside HTC phones for quite a few generations now.
Here’s the official line via HTC on the HTC 10’s audio capabilities:
“The HTC 10 is certified for Hi-Res audio and has been designed to make music sound the way that the artist intended. A headphone amp that delivers two times the power of a conventional headphone amp, the ability to upscale from 16-bit to 24-bit audio and high performance digital to analogue conversion combine beautifully to produce ten times lower distortion than other devices on the market, delivering an all-round audio performance that cannot be beaten.”
This is basically what LG’s G5 does, but with that phone you need a module to do the same thing. The HTC 10 does it all as standard and, for me, this is a HUGE deal because I love music and have invested heavily in headphones over the years.
HTC has also re-engineered its BoomSound speakers, which now feature the same separated tweeter and woofer design as leading acoustic systems, which, when combined with a dedicated amplifier on each speaker, creates a bloody impressive noise when cranked u
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