HTC One

Saddled with a 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 chipset, 2GB of RAM and available with 32GB or 64GB of on board memory (no expansion option), the HTC One proved to be one blazing fast smartphone. It’ll ship with Jelly Bean (v4.1.2) with an update to...

High quality aluminum case ; Infrared port for TV control ; HTC Sense 5 user interface ; Extensive communication features ; Convincing 4.7-inch display with 1,080 x 1,920 pixels (1080p, SLCD3) ; Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 SoC: application and graphics...

No card reader ; Non-removable battery ; UltraPixel-Camera could be better

Of all the things to miss, HTC misses a bug with the camera application. We would also like to list the speakers once more. A ghetto blaster for the pocket

Catchy design; offered in different colors ; Pleasing to use; device is built well and sturdy ; Card reader for cards to 64 GB ; Replaceable battery ; Extensive communications options (LTE) ; Good sound quality during calls ; Display measurements ;...

Ships with Google Android 4.0.4 ; Stereo headset is inexpensive ; Virtual keyboard is a bit crowded ; Display resolution is only 480 x 800 pixels ; Mono speaker is pretty average

The overall concept. This is a well-rounded middle-class smartphone. Only the low resolution of the display hampers the recommendation

Excellent design and build quality ; Fast quad-core processor ; Superb 4.7in. screen ; 802.11ac Wi-Fi support

No microSD storage expansion ; Non-removable battery ; BlinkFeed home screen can't be removed

The lack of storage expansion and the persistence of BlinkFeed are irritations, but overall the HTC One stands up well against rival flagship handsets such as the Sony Xperia Z and Samsung's Galaxy S4.

Sexy design; Beautiful 1080p display; Rich and loud front-mounted speakers; Fast camera; Impressive performance

Battery life could be better; Zoe function is gimmicky; Too much AT&T software

Click to EnlargeThe HTC One is a truly spectacular piece of hardware. This smartphone's display is gorgeous and its dual front speakers are worlds ahead of the competition. HTC has also stepped it up in a big way with its Sense 5.0 software, bringing...

Best-looking Android phone ever; Sharp bright display; Best-sounding speakers on any smartphone; Camera performs well in low light; Can be used as a TV remote; BlinkFeed keeps you in the know

Battery can't be removed; Limited 4G LTE coverage; Button layout could be better; Zoes feel half-baked

Click to EnlargeThe HTC One is a stunning piece of hardware with a gorgeous display and powerful audio. But this handset has a lot more going on under the surface. The BlinkFeed feature offers an entertaining new take on how a home screen should work,...

Stunning design; Excellent 1080p display; Loud and rich dual speakers; Remote control functionality for TV; Camera shines in low light; Very fast performance

Odd button arrangement; No wireless charging; Zoe feels a bit gimmicky; Can be a stretch to operate with one hand

Click to EnlargeHTC took two pretty big risks with the HTC One in an effort to stand out against Samsung and other Android competitors. The company sacrificed sheer resolution in the Ultrapixel camera for brighter images and it re-imagined the home...

Just as it took becoming the underdog to force Nokia to adopt an innovative “challenger” attitude, so its taken a rough year to provoke HTC into raising its game. The end result is a phone that’s beautiful, solid, and cleverly, thoughtfully equipped –...