Introduction
Every year phone manufacturers make the ultimate attempt at creating the perfect smartphone. HTC is no different and in 2016 presents us the 10 - its version of a full smartphone package experience without compromise.
And we admire this, as the company has been through a rough patch over the last few years. You'd never know this by looking at the HTC 10, though. The full-metal unibody design that's wrapping a 5.2" QHD display and housing a Snapdragon 820 chipset is anything but a hallmark of a sinking ship.
Key specifications
5.2"1440x2560 pixels
12MP2160p
1.7GHzSnapdragon 820
4GB RAM32/64 GB memory
3000mAhLi-Po
The HTC 10 is now here to hopefully break the chain of bad decisions that had led up to here. It's a proper flagship with hardly any shortcomings - it has better cameras, front facing OIS, superb build quality, great performance, Hi-Fi audio, booming sound quality, and battery life that meets or exceeds expectations.
Design and build quality
The HTC 10 is beautifully designed, there is no doubt about it. Its industrial lines and heavy construction bring us back to the early-Android days with phones like the Nexus One and the EVO 4G.
There's a chamfered corner that goes all the way around the back. The tapered edges not only help with ergonomics but also give the HTC 10 its sharp, industrial looking lines.
There's no IR blaster, but the plastic that sits on the top of the device enhances antenna connectivity. All physical buttons live on the right side of the phone and they're nice and tactile.
The home button also doubles as a fingerprint scanner, which can be used to wake the phone from sleep. Just like on the HTC One A9, this sensor doubles as a home button, but it is not a mechanical button, rather just a capacitive key. We are glad there is no branding on the front of the HTC 10.
Sadly, the HTC 10 isn't dust or water-proof, though it has IP53 certification
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