HTC One Review of Reviews by Wireless and Mobile News
- Most Liked Features: well-built slim design, full bass sound audio, great speaker phone and one-handed use.
- Least-Liked Features: bloatware, change of Android buttons and can't remove HTC Sense/BlinkFeed.
- Overall Average Ranking : 4.25 by Reviewers Reviewed
- Networks: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile.
- Change in ranking by network: AT&T 4.25, Sprint 4.25, T-Mobile 4.25, Verizon Wireless 4.0.
The HTC One when it was released in the Spring had many breaking features. It's closest competitor is the Samsung Galaxy S4 while many will compare it to the newer iPhone 5S. The main features of the HTC One are its aluminum body and HTC Sense skin that brings a news feed with social media to the home screen.
Reviewers Praise Raise & Say
The HTC One was called the most beautiful, first compelling smartphone of 2013. The best liked features of the HTC One from reviewers were the beautiful aluminum unibody, sharp clear screen, excellent low-light camera, excellent front Boomsound speakers that make a great speaker phone, great battery life, powerful processor and great photos.
The Least Liked Features by Reviewers:
- Photo problems.
- Noise cancellation in speaker for voice could be better
- HTC Sense Android Skin - BlinkFeed cannot be completely removed.
- Non-removable battery
- Lacks microSD card.
- HTC One changed the Android buttons, removing the menu button, to get to the multitaksing screen you have tap home twice.
The HTC One has some unique features that may be compelling for buyers.
- Qualcomm's Izat location for fast accurate GPS.
- 2-micron pixels, larger than the typical 1.1-micron pixels makes for better low-light photos.
- Zoe, which takes a three-second, 1080p HD video and 20 still images when you press the shutter button.
- T-Mobile HTC One supports HD Voice and Wi-Fi calling
- Special "blue" color only available through Best Buy.
- AT&T HTC One the best feature is that you can fall back on fast HSPA+ when LTE is not available, great call quality.
Reviewers noted that , AT&T & T-Mobile added too much bloatware. In general the HTC One is ideal for someone who constantly checks Facebook, Twitter and other feeds and likes the sturdy feel of metal. The screen size may be the right size for someone with small hands.
One Line Comparison Reviews:
- HTC One vs. iPhone 5S - iPhone 5S has a faster processor, slightly better camera, smaller screenand Apple iOS.
- HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 - The Samsung Galaxy S 4 has much more software features, bigger brighter screen, higher MP camera, more plastic lighter style.
Best Prices Found:
- HTC One AT&T
with a contract $99 at Amazon.
- HTC One Sprint
- HTC One Verizon
- HTC One Sprint $79.99 with new Sprint Account at Wirefly.
- Verizon & AT&T HTC One with Contract at Best Buy in Blue $99.99 with a contract.
You can't find a discounted price on the iPhone 5s, however you can find the Samsung Galaxy S4
For Full comparison see chart below, click on chart to view full size.
