There’s been some talk that HTC is readying a 5.3-inch Galaxy Note challenger of their own by the name of the One XXL . Other than its size, we really haven’t heard much else.
But a new leak is showing us that the HTC One XXL might be a next generation One series smartphone featuring 720p HD display and a fast quad-core mobile processor, it could be a beefed up version of the HTC One X. The details were leaked in the screenshot and shows off all the specs that make an Android fan’s heart flutter. We got a 4.7-inch display, quad-core Qualcomm S4 processor, 2GB of RAM, 8MP camera and 1.8MP front facing camera.
HTC today launched the One S, which unfortunately would be available in India with the outdated and overclocked S3 processor.
The One S is fitted with the dual-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm S3 processor instead of the better Qualcomm S4 Krait processor in India and is available for purchase at a starting price of Rs 33,590/-.
The phone features a 4.3 inch AMOLED qHD display, 8MP rear camera, front camera, Android 4.0, HTC Sense 4.0, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and 1650mAh battery. It is also company’s thinnest phone till date with just 7.8mm thick body.
[quote]In continuation to the introduction of One series in India, this is a time to bring a highly desirable lifestyle handset for everyone who want to achieve a unique artistic bling and advanced technology said Mr. Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India. HTC One S is truly a complete package of style and performance. It is an easy-to-use smartphone that enriches customer experience with super fast camera with unique ImageSense technology and authentic, studio-quality sound withBeats Audio.[/quote]
The Spec-Sheet of the One S
Check out the press release below :
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HTC INTRODUCES THE ONE S™ IN INDIA
Features include the amazing camera and authentic sound experience
Brand new handset combines stunning design and super-fast technology
Packed with the latest smartphone technology this is the must-have all-in-pocket gadget
New Delhi; June 21, 2012– HTC One™ S is the brand new handset from HTC, which combines a sleek and slim design with a super-fast dual-core processor – the ultimate combination of powerful technology and impressive style. Perfect for taking pictures, watching videos and keeping up with the latest music, news and fashion trends, this phone combines everything needed to complement an active lifestyle. Wrapped under a high-resolution 4.3-inch screen, the HTC One S is jam-packed with the latest smartphone technology making it a one-stop device for all things social.
“In continuation to the introduction of One series in India, this is a time to bring a highly desirable lifestyle handset for everyone who want to achieve a unique artistic bling and advanced technology” said Mr. Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India. “HTC One S is truly a complete package of style and performance. It is an easy-to-use smartphone that enriches customer experience with super fast camera with unique ImageSense technology and authentic, studio-quality sound withBeats Audio.”
Available in striking finish of the ultra-chic Gradient Metal, this phone is leap ahead in the style stakes. Those looking for a highly durable handset will love the unibody design in the sophisticated light-to-dark gradient finish, which feels soft to touch yet is super scratch-resistant perfect for those looking for a stylish accessory.
Challenging traditional digital compact cameras, the HTC One S delivers super-fast instant image capture and excellent picture quality through its unique ImageSenseTM technology. With a blisteringly fast 8 megapixel camera that autofocuses faster than the blink of an eye, alongside a host of advanced camera functions, users will never miss that perfect shot.
Fashion fanatics can capture the catwalk or latest street styles by snapping multiple images using the continuous shooting mode, record the action as a film and simultaneously take still shots, or even extract high-res images directly from the video later on. Music fans can make use of the low-light capabilities so they never lose the perfect picture in a dark concert venue or record the live performance on the HD camcorder. Proud friends and family never have to miss a one-off photo opportunity again, with the camcorder’s slow-motion setting making the quickest glimpse of a wedding or graduation a moment to remember. Also snapping and sharing pictures when out with friends is easier than ever via the camera’s smile detection and quick focus technology. Combine this with an easy-to-use interface that allows sharing at the tap of a screen, the next perfect profile picture is just around the corner.
For those who love music, this phone integrates Beats AudioTM for authentic, studio-quality sound so, whether blasting heavy house tunes or relaxing to the latest acoustic sessions, it will feel as if the artist is performing right in front of you. Keep up-to-date with all the latest tracks by listening to live streaming services and accessing over 50,000 international stations through internet radio. The new Music Hub allows users to gather all these services and applications together, providing one go-to place for all things music. Those with a busy lifestyle will also appreciate the in-built HTC Media Manager software, which makes it even easier to wirelessly update libraries and transfer songs without connecting to a computer.
To ensure that precious photos, music and files are never lost, the super slim handset comes with 25GB free Dropbox space, meaning everything needed to protect those memories or the treasured music collection is backed up and stored safely online.
The HTC One S is available with a selection of accessories which enable users to get even more out of this powerful device. The impressive HTC wireless Media Link HD enables the phone to connect directly with a HDMI-enabled television, taking all content stored on the phone onto the big screen with a swift three finger swipe across the phone’s screen. Gamers can also make the most out of TV streaming by activating mirror mode and transforming the handset into a games controller, whilst showing-off their skills on the big screen. Those who can’t bear to miss a call or text need not worry, as the phone’s multi-tasking ability means users can still call and message without interrupting a movie, ‘slideshow’ or game.
Users who spend time behind the wheel can wirelessly link up the phone to a car sound system thanks to the HTC Car StereoClip, allowing them to take full advantage of the phone’s integrated mapping and navigation services, whilst blasting out the latest hits from the music library.
Pricing
Recommended price: The HTC One S will be available at an MOP (Best Buy) of INR 33,590/- only
For a super-fast, super-slick phone, which is guaranteed to turn heads, visit www.htc.com to learn more about the HTC One S.
HTC has done extremely well for themselves with their new line of Smartphones, the One Series. Last week several reports of WiFi issues on the HTC One X came to light, issues that led to difficulty connecting to Wi-Fi networks and annoying lag when playing games. The issues, which can also negatively affect the handset’s battery life, may have related to a flaw in manufacturing, have now actually been confirmed.
Taiwanese manufacturer, HTC, has officially confirmed the device is infact suffering said issues. But having finally come clean on the issue, the Taiwanese Smartphone Giant also claims it’s found a fix, and has changed its production process for the One X to tackle the problem.
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After investigating isolated reports of Wi-Fi connectivity issues in the HTC One X, we have identified a fix that strengthens the area of the phone around the Wi-Fi antennae connection points.
While many customers have not experienced any problems with signal strength, we have taken immediate steps to implement a solution in our production process to prevent this issue from happening in the future.
HTC is committed to making sure every customer has a great experience and we apologise for any inconvenience this issue may have caused while we conducted a thorough investigation.
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HTC has not confirmed what its line of action will be for those who are affected by this issue, and whether or not the company will replace affected handsets with the new design ones.
No matter how many specs a phone has to offer, one of the biggest factors that affect our choice when we’re buying a new phone is the Camera! We put 5 smartphones to the test! Here they are (We rank them in 3 categories) –
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Outdoor- Close-up, Brightly Lit, Macro
Xperia S
5/5
Xperia P
4.5/5
Galaxy S3
4/5
iPhone 4S
3/5
One X
2.5/5
Indoor- Dim Lighting, Macro
iPhone 4s
4.5/5
One X
4/5
Xperia P
3/5
GS3
2.5/5
Xperia S
2/5
Outdoor- Far focus, Brightly Lit
Xperia S
5/5
One X
4/5
Xperia P
4/5
GS3
3.5/5
iPhone 4s
3/5
1. Outdoor – Close-up
Undoubtedly the best, the Xperia S with its 12MP camera produced an image that even Bharat Nagpal was proud of! Rich in colour and detail, it was hard to flaw the image. A close second was the Xperia P which clicked the image with a sharp focus and brilliant colours. The S3 delivered an image that was nicely detailed and sharply focussed, though the colours seemed a tad bit brighter than normal. The iPhone 4s captured a rather off-focus image but the colours and detailing were top-notch! On the bottom of the pile was the One X, not too surprisingly producing a dull and off-focus image.
2. Indoor – Dim Lighting
The iPhone 4S was the best in this category, with an image which had had perfect focus, brilliant colours and amazing detail! Out of the rest the One X surprised us by clicking a near perfect picture, which was lagging just a bit in detail. The Xperia P and Galaxy S3 followed with images which were didn’t have accurate colours but decent detailing. Last came the Xperia S, which disappointed us a lot as we expected more from it’s camera.
3. Outdoor – Far Focus
The Xperia S was once again the best, evenly focused, accurate colours, perfect image. Tied for second place were the One X and the Xperia P, with high detail images which were slightly off-colour. The Galaxy S3 produced an image which even though wasn’t as detailed as the rest, was perfectly focused. And at the bottom was the iPhone 4s, with an image which wasn’t focused or detailed, only the colours were accurate.
Summary
Xperia S (12/15)
With its 12-megapixel camera, the Xperia S is THE best of the lot when it comes to outdoor shooting, though indoor shooting could have been better.
Xperia P (11.5/15)
A close second was the S’s sibling, the Xperia P, which produced images that were sharply focused and amazingly detailed.
iPhone 4S & One X (10.5/15)
While the iPhone performed excellently indoors, it let us down in outdoor shooting with slightly off-focus images. The One X too was not as impressive as we would like it to be.
Galaxy S3 (10/15)
The biggest disappointment was the Galaxy S3 which boasts of an 8-MP camera but did not produce any exceptional image.
The One S comes with an older S3 processor instead of the S4
The HTC One S, which has drawn flak for being fitted with the dual-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm S3 processor instead of the better Qualcomm S4 Krait processor in some countries, is available for online purchase at a starting price of Rs 33,000.
The phone features a 4.3 inch AMOLED qHD display, 8MP rear camera, front camera, Android 4.0, HTC Sense 4.0, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and 1650mAh battery. It is also company’s thinnest phone till date with just 7.8mm thick body.
The pricing seems to be perfect but the old processor may just turn out to be a deal breaker.
The Desire V is the first Dual-sim smartphone from HTC
After the recent success of their ‘One’ series handsets, HTC has shifted its focus to two new Desire series cellphones, called the Desire C and V.
Both handsets run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS and come with Beats Audio technology. These devices come with only 4GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), along with 25GB of free Dropbox space for two years.
An interesting feature of the Desire V is that it is the first Dual sim phone to come out of HTC’s stable, and is expected to hit indian stores later this year.
The Desire C device sports a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen with 320×480 pixels resolution, powered by a Snapdragon S1 600MHz processor, with 512MB RAM, Sense 4.0 UI on top of Ice Cream Sandwich. It is expected to cost somewhere around Rs 14,299.
HTC released an introductory video for the Desire C :
HTC plans to launch the One S in two different variants across the globe. While the US, UK, Japan, Korean, France and Germany enjoy the new Dual core Snapdragon S4 processor, HTC will launch a different model with an older yet higher clocked S3 chipset for Asia-Pacific regions and some (as-yet unspecified) European markets.
So in short if it’s got a dual-core 1.7GHz processor, you’ve got the Snapdragon S3, if it’s 1.5GHz then you have the newer S4. Be very careful if you have been saving up for the HTC One S, India might just get the S3 variant.
HTC has assured that after a final assessment of the worth of S3 graphics the company will wrap up the buyout some time soon. The 270 patents that come into HTC portfolio will help the company fight off any legal issues that may arise in the future.
The strong Patent portfolio may also scare potential competition and make them think twice before any other patent wars begin
Apple has filed a third challenge against HTC on June 4th claiming claims HTC is still violating patents with their new One series devices. If this case goes anywhere near success, Apple would slap down 29 devices including the new One Series, the One X, the One V and the One S. A full list of implicated handsets is in the source link below.
The latest suit contains a quote by Steve Jobs.
[quote]We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We’ve decided to do something about it, We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours. [/quote]
HTC has confirmed the launch of the HTC one S in India, claiming that the “One X equivalent – smartphone” will launch in India on the 5th of June for a price of Rs. 32,198. The One S was supposed to be launched with the One X and One V on 2nd April but was delayed.
Everyone looking forward to the device should be aware that the block color suffers from the micro arc oxidation problem and therefore, may not be the best choice for color.
Specs Include:
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Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4
4.3-inch with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels
1.5 GHz dual-core processor
8MP camera with AF, LED flash, BSI sensor and 1080p HD video recording
The HTC One V was launched alongside the One X, but kind of remained on the back burner. Powered a single core processor vs the quad+1 core of the One X, the low price of the One V seems justified.
Hold the device in your hand and you are reminded by how HTC’s build quality has always been great, a metal unibody shell surrounds the device and the front sports a 3.7 inches 480×800 px display. On the inside you will find a 1GHz Snapdragon chipset, Adreno 205 GPU, 512 GB Ram and 4GB of storage(which is also consumed by the OS) You can choose to add a 32GB microSD aswell.
At the back of the One V you will spot a 5 MP camera which does do 720p video and there is no front camera. The design element follows on the first few android devices ever made sporting a frontward chin at the bottom of the phone.
The overall size and feel of the phone seems good, and it fits comfortably in the hand or in the pocket.
HTC One X has been plagued by erratic battery life, but the company is now pushing out an update to fix the problems faced by owners. This tiny 0.17mb update is available now and should help those wanting a fix.
The One X is possibly one of the most sought after Android devices in the market today. After playing much with it at the launch of the device, we finally got the box of the device and were itching to get it unboxed.
A wonderful polycarbonate shell and an amazing display, mixed with an amazing camera and beats audio is what is being projected, but thats not all that makes the device. A slim and wonderful device with a great look and feel. Check out our images below and stay tuned for a video.
We are in an Interview with Mr, Lennard Hoornik in Singapore at the HTC One X Launch. We have confirmed news that the One X will be available in India starting Monday 2nd April 2012. The Price is expected to be about Rs. 35000/-.
Mr. Hoornik says that the products for markets like India need to be more durable and long lasting.
The materials and the design of the One X ensure that the product will last long in developing markets like India, The microphone and earpiece have been designed to resist water and dust.
He added that Indian languages play an important role in the Indian Android market and with ICS on their future devices, We can expect added language support.
We are currently in Singapore to cover the launch of the HTC ONE X, One of the most anticipated smartphones from HTC’s stable. The device features a 4.7-inch 1280 x 720 resolution display along with a 1.5 GHz, quad core cpu, Android ICS 4.0 with HTC Sense™ 4, 32 GB inbuilt and 1 GB of RAM. The One X also has a F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens 8 MP camera.
Bookmark this page as we go live around 12:00PM IST and the Launch begins at 1:00 PM IST.
