The large screen and the powerful quad-core processor make it perfect for gaming, watching videos and surfing the net. And the advanced camera technology with HTC Image Sense goes beyond point and shoot, allowing you to take amazing pictures in any conditions. At 4.7 inches, it’s massive, sure, but actually it’s the resolution that stands out. This measures 312 pixels per inch, almost as high-definition as the iPhone 4S, and the larger size means it looks arguably more impressive. You’ll likely be doing plenty of that because the eight-meg/1080p camera with backside illuminated sensor and LED flash is another standout feature. It takes great pics and videos, with minimal shutter lag, but HTC has really aced it with the extra features.The HTC One X is one of the first phones to employ a quad core processor, and it is BRISK. Video playback is stutter-free, games are quick and glitch less. The touchscreen’s responses are Teflon-smooth and immediate. In every department, the phone’s speed knocks you out. It’s also one of the first to market with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of Android. As ever with HTC, it’s overlaid with the company’s Sense skin. Sense is far better than similar overlays from LG, Sony and Motorola. HTC Sense is all-encompassing, with really well thought out apps and features. Battery life hasn’t always been HTC’s strongest suit, the One X rights that. It gives a good 12 hours of power usage, making it to its nightly recharges with few alarms. The good stuff really is laid on thick, here. The sound is all processed via Dr Dre Beats Audio software and hardware, giving improved sonics on everything from the The Byrds to Angry Birds. It’s actually difficult to find things to criticize here. Some might balk at the lack of a microSD slot, but 32GB of built-in storage is plenty, and you also get access to bonus Dropbox storage for two years.
