That's not to say it feels cheap, because it definitely doesn't, but it doesn't feel quite as high - end as something
like an HTC One, Galaxy S6 or iPhone 6 would, but then again we're talking phones that literally cost double the price.
It looks a lot
like HTC's BlinkFeed that aggregates news based on your preferences.
The bottom of the phone —
like the HTC Desire 620 — has a pockmarked opening for the speakers.
Design The G3 isn't quite a trend - setter
like the HTC One, but it looks way better than the Samsung GALAXy S5.
The Pixel 2 is thought to be made by HTC, incorporating a squeezable frame
like the HTC U11 and the Pixel 2 XL is thought to be made by LG, though it too has a squeezable frame for access to Google Assistant.
The power button again has been textured
like HTC One A9 which makes it easier to differentiate from the volume rocker.
But let's be realistic here: microSD cards aren't that big, and other manufacturers
like HTC and Sony have found a way to pack them into equally - skinny devices.
There's an app for clearing stuff our of memory —
like HTC Boost + — because some people still incorrectly think that improves phone performance.
In PC Mark tests, the 7X consistently scored around 4900, not too far off what we've seen from the Snapdragon 630 found in more expensive mid-range phones
like the HTC U11 Life.
In fact, I might even put the photo quality on par with market leaders
like the HTC U11, Galaxy S8, Google Pixel, and iPhone 7 Plus.
It seems
like HTC's close tie to Google is paying off — at least when it comes to rolling out new versions of Android to its phones.
If you have been expecting manufacturers
like HTC, Motorola and others, you may be disappointed because Google is busy focusing on the world of luxury smartwatches owned by some of world's most renowned brands like Louis Vuitton.
It's kept the single speaker on the base of the Galaxy S7, rather than opting for dual front - facing offerings
like HTC and Sony.
It sounds
like HTC is doubling down on its Vive VR headset business as well.
HTC devices are well - known for superb audio features, and the HTC U11 Life is equipped with features
like HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation and Hi - Res audio stereo recording.
Qualcomm will be at the forefront of 5G innovation, alongside smartphone manufacturers
like HTC, LG and Xiaomi, as well as a long list of global mobile operators.
In the hand, the LG V30 feels about the same size as a 5.5 - inch, 16:9 phone
like the HTC U11.
The Moto X4 phone app integrates visual voicemail, which is a personal pet peeve of mine where high end devices
like the HTC U11 and LG V30 require a separate app just to add visual voicemail functionality.
For those of you who don't know, these pair of earbuds connect via the USB Type C port and hence it looks
like the HTC U11 Life will also skip the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
And phones can be underpowered for certain VR experiences, and computer - based VR,
like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, require fairly expensive computers to run VR content and apps.
That also means you get the brand new Sense Companion, just
like the HTC U Ultra.
Again, that's comparable to other high - end handsets
like the HTC One and LG Nexus 4.
Granted, we've seen some companies
like HTC focus on audio quality for years, but there are still some who are content with shipping a sub-par audio experience with their product.
It's a lot
like HTC's Zoe feature, but since Apple enjoys a large market share, it's much more likely to be supported by third parties.
People that have never owned an iPhone will tell you that Apple devices are restrictive and bland, while others might say that stock Android is boring compared to manufacturer skins
like HTC's Sense, despite never having owned a Nexus or Pixel.
However, many companies
like HTC and Apple, haven't shown what's in store for 2016 quite yet, so who knows how long the S7 will remain on top.
$ 200 (16 GB) and $ 250 (32 GB) with a two year contract on AT&T is too high for this phone when you compare it to devices
like the HTC One.
Others,
like HTC's Sense, eventually faded from view.
Sony adds more bloatware on top of Android than other manufacturers
like HTC and even Samsung these days, but the Sony launcher is nice and pretty useful, offering not only search functionality but suggested apps too.
These include models
like the HTC U11 Life, Xiaomi Mi A1, and many others — see full list here.
Just
like the HTC 10, the Galaxy S7 rocks a 12 - megapixel main camera and a 5 - megapixel selfie snapper.
Not everyone is willing to blow hundreds on a cutting edge masterpiece of design
like the HTC One M8, so there's definitely a market for a smartphone like the Desire 816.
The device aims to undercut current high - end Android flagships by offering Android 4.4 KitKat on a 1080p display for around # 200 less than devices
like the HTC One M8 and Galaxy S5.
One thing that I really wanted to make clear in this review is that the HTC One A9 is a flagship phone and it's worth the money you pay for it, especially if
you like HTC Sense 7.
Even without utilizing the «stamina mode» setting, which cuts down on background data consumption, we found the Compact to be among the most long - lasting Android handsets, even coming close to the battery performance of oversized phones
like the HTC One Max and Galaxy Note 3.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has a single bottom firing speaker, but it gets surprisingly loud, even outpacing phones
like the HTC 10.
It stuns me that devices
like the HTC U Ultra, priced at $ 749, do not come with any level of water resistance in 2017.
While Samsung and LG offers the latest display technology with 18:9 displays and minimal bezels, the Z2 Force has rather wide top, bottom, and side bezels
like the HTC U11.
In Samsung's case, the company is still using Quick Charge 2.0, and although we're yet to see phones with Quick Charge 4.0 on the market, a majority of flagships today —
like the HTC U11 and LG G6 — offer Quick Charge 3.0.
This standalone headset has built - in screens rather than a spot for a phone, and that means it takes its data connection via USB cable — it can be powered by a new Mate 10 Pro, or a PC
like an HTC Vive.
Indeed, while the Razer Phone packs decent camera hardware, photos taken with it have been less than stellar, especially considering the performance of other devices in the same price ballpark,
like the HTC U11 and the Galaxy S8.
I love that the phone app integrates visual voicemail and hate using Android devices
like the HTC U Ultra and LG G6 that require a separate app just to add visual voicemail functionality.
It's not plastic - y like the Nexus 5X, not decidedly mid-tier like the Moto G, and not an Apple wannabe
like the HTC A9.
HTC has been pretty attentive when it comes to updating its phones to the latest versions of Android, and it looks
like the HTC One M9 on Sprint is next in line.
The chip has already been seen on devices
like the HTC One M9 and LG G Flex 2, packing a 2.0 GHz quad - core Cortex - A57 CPU in tandem with a 1.5 GHz Cortex - A53 CPU, and an Adreno 430 GPU.
Technically, the G3 is still a phony, as it can't truly simulate the feel of actual aluminum devices
like the HTC One (M8).
Along with that, the back of the phone looks to have more of a mirror finish compared to the G6's glass back and perhaps more
like the HTC U11.
Latest Samsung's flagship devices were quite successful in terms of sales and build quality, as the Korean Giant is finally switching from Plastic to Metal, just
like HTC.
The report also suggests that it will have no - gap between the aluminium case — much
like HTC One M8.
Some,
like the HTC One M9, are prevented from adopting wireless charing because of their metal bodies.