The HTC One X rests at the top of HTC's lineup of Android smartphones. Set to come to AT&T's LTE network on May 6, the handset comes rocking a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, and is the first HTC phone on AT&T running both Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC's proprietary software layer Sense 4.0.
The One X's design stands out from the crowd, and the phone's spec-sheet screams high-end before you even pick it up.
So does the HTC One X live up to the hype? Is it worth $199 with a new year contract? Could it be the best Android phone ever?
Design
While the One X has a fairly large footprint — 5.3 x 2.75 – the phone is a mere .36" thick and weighs just 4.6 ounces, making it very easily pocketable. The phone has a polycarbonate finish reminiscent of Nokia Lumia 900, giving it a slick feel without making you feel like it might slip out of your hands.
Rounded edges help you grip the handset without having sharp corners cut into your hand when you do.
I've been attached at the hip to the white version of the phone for the past week. While white is certainly eye-catching and pretty to look at, over the week I was toting it around it also picked up quite a bit of dirt and grime and started to look pretty dingy on the back.
AT&T is also offering the One X in grey, and if you're someone who tends to throw your phone in a purse or lay it down on what might not be the cleanest of surfaces, you may want to opt for the grey model over the white.
The camera on the back of the phone –- much like the One S — sticks out from the device, so when you sit your phone down you are literally sitting it down on the camera. There's a small ring around the camera to prevent it from getting scratched or dirty.
The phone has a unibody design which looks great, but also means you can't remove or replace the battery. Non-removable batteries certainly aren't anything new, but both LTE and the phone's display are going to be huge sucks on your battery life and may having you wishing for a replacement option.
While the One X has a fairly large footprint -- 5.3 x 2.75 – the phone is a mere .36" thick and weighs just 4.6 ounces, making it very easily pocketable.
The phone has a polycarbonate finish reminiscent of Nokia Lumia 900 giving it a slick feel without making you feel like it might slip out of your hands.
Rounded edges help you grip the handset without having sharp edges cut into your hand when you do.
The One X can capture 1080p video at 60fps as well, and allows you to snap shots simultaneously while you're recording that video.
The HTC One S sitting on top of the HTC One X. the One S is slightly smaller and thinner than the One X and is available on T-Mobile.
The HTC One X will be available at AT&T on May 6 for $199.99. You can pre-order the handset now in white and gray.
The white One X comes with a matching white USB power cable.
Display
The One X has a 4.7" 720 x 1280 Super LCD screen which is easily one of the nicest screens I've ever seen on a smartphone. The screen displays colors perfectly, and the screen is easy to read from any angle.
The screen is a welcome upgrade from the One S, which has a 4.3-inch qHD AMOLED 960 x 540. Put these two phones side by side, and you'll definitely notice a difference.
Camera
The camera is one of the places the HTC One X really shines. Much like its T-Mobile sibling the One S, the One X has a rapid-fire 8-megapixel camera with a dual-LED flash. Rapid-fire means you can snap a shot as soon as you press the shutter button, and you can hold that button down to take several pictures in succession.
The One X also has a number of built-in Instagram-like effects that you can use to give the pictures you take a unique look. Built-in filters include Distortion, Vignette, Depth of Field, Dots, Mono, Country, Vintage, Vintage Warm, Vintage, Cold, Grayscale, Sepia, Negative, Solarize, Posterize, and Aqua.
The One X can capture 1080p video at 60fps as well, and allows you to snap shots simultaneously while you're recording that video.
Operating System
The One X is running the latest version of Android — Ice Cream Sandwich — as well as the latest version of HTC's software, HTC Sense. The One X is the second phone from HTC to hit the market in the U.S. running ICS and Sense 4.0.
If you're not familiar, Sense is a special HTC-specific software — commonly called a skin –that the company puts over Android. Each cellphone manufacturer has its own skin it uses. For those who are familiar with previous HTC phones, Sense 4.0 is a refreshing update that eliminates some of the things that bogged it down.
If you're new to HTC or new to Android in general, Sense can help make your phone experience more intuitive and pleasant.
Worth the cash?
The HTC One X is one of the best Android smartphones to date. The handset has a fantastic camera, amazing display, and a brilliant design that sets it apart from the competition. The phone is not only one of the best Android handsets in AT&T's lineup, but rests at the top-of-the-line for Android smartphones as whole.
The HTC One X will be available at AT&T on May 6 for $199.99. You can pre-order the handset now in white and grey.
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