HTC One X+ official - Esato archive

Posted by Tsepz_GP

Remember HTC's early 2012 Android flagship? Well, it's back and plus-sized for the tech-savvy masses. Officially announced today, the One X+ is a minor refresh of the original that debuted at MWC this past spring, albeit with a faster 1.7GHz Tegra 3 CPU, larger 2,100mAh battery, expanded 64GB of storage and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Sense 4+ onboard. As part of that upgraded custom skin, the 4.7-inch device can now tap to pair, or "Tap and Go" as the company calls it, with Beats-branded speakers, allowing users to easily connect and disconnect from their audio peripherals. Apart from that, the 8-megapixel rear module with f/2.0 lens and ImageChip-assist has stayed the same, but the camera software's been slightly tweaked with the addition of two new modes: Self Portrait for subtle retouching of front facing shots and Sightseeing which allows for quick launch of the camera app. Also debuting alongside this hardware update is HTC Get Started, a web-based service that lets users manage initial setup from the desktop for one-click installation on the phone itself. The One X+ is slated to launch globally this fall, hitting Europe and Northern Asia this October, with a November rollout in South Asia to follow. As for a US release, well, you'll just have to sit tight and see what news the day brings.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/[....]droid-jelly-bean-sense-4-plus/

Posted by Tsepz_GP
This just made the One X more attractive to me than the GS3 and GNote2. Love the One X design, and now that there is a 64GB variant i am once again being pulled toward HTC as i was last year by the Sensation XE, something about that whole industrial design of theirs, glad it also got a larger battery, but i wonder if its the same Tegra3 and just overclocked OR is it a slightly updated Tegra3?

Posted by etaab
Not for me. I dont like how it looks compared to the original and very beautiful One X. They should have kept the same design imo.

I still prefer my SGS3 and with Jellybean due any day now its still the best all round Android phone.

Posted by Tsepz_GP
Theres no doubt about the GS3 being the best all round Android, it ticks all the boxes from expandable memory, removable battery, to the best A9 Quad chip around, but the One X+ has a certain appeal to it, IMO its design looks more solid/no nonsense compared to the S3. Dont know why, but as much as i like the S3 i just cant get myself to totally love the oval shape it has, i hope the S4 doesnt follow the same shape, hopefully it looks more like the GNote2.

Posted by Bonovox
Wow me like

Posted by etaab
Heh, i didnt like the S3 compared to the S2 design until i sat them side by side, white square versus white curved.

Now i prefer the curved. The Galaxy S2 design i loved from day one, but after owning the S3 it just looks and feels better imo. The white S2 especially feels like a childs toy.

Posted by djin
I think sony should really consider purchasing htc. I remember back in 2007 or 2008, htc's ceo Peter Chou, wanted to be part of

. I can only imagine what would come up if both worked on one super phone. Htc's sense + timescape ui(walkman, album, movies).

Btw does this have tegra3+ or just tegra 3? This makes me re consider getting an xperia tx or v now :S . More over, just read the specs of leaked bb10 device. That also has some really awesome specs(2800mah battery, quad core krait, 2gb ram!). Again, making it harder for me to choose.

Posted by Tsepz_GP
Ahh yes! Theres a whole new generation of smartphones coming next year!

Highlights:
-A15 based dual/quads
-2GB RAM
- +2100mAh batts
- potentialy higher screen resolutions (HD1080P)
-128GB eMMC

Yeah, glad my upgrade is next year June, as the beasts coming next year are on next generation hardware.

Posted by mediar

On 2012-10-02 19:35:19, etaab wrote:
Heh, i didnt like the S3 compared to the S2 design until i sat them side by side, white square versus white curved.

Now i prefer the curved. The Galaxy S2 design i loved from day one, but after owning the S3 it just looks and feels better imo. The white S2 especially feels like a childs toy.

I have absolutely the feeling when I compare 2012 Xperias to 2011 Xperias - they look soooo boring and boxy and rough, compared to the stylish curves and shapes of their older predecessors...

Posted by etaab
Sony's 2012 models are nice to look at, if a little square but horrible to the touch imo.

On 2012-10-02 22:54:32, djin wrote:
I think sony should really consider purchasing htc.

Are you crazy ? HTC make much better phones now. If anything, HTC should buy Sony !!

Mind you, they've both made massive losses this past twelve months so one day we might see one or the other drop out completely.

Posted by randomuser

On 2012-10-03 21:06:36, etaab wrote:
Sony's 2012 models are nice to look at, if a little square but horrible to the touch imo.

On 2012-10-02 22:54:32, djin wrote:
I think sony should really consider purchasing htc.

I hope that was sarcasm right there. You do realize there is no way HTC can even dream of buying Sony ???? At least not in the next 50 years.

Posted by djin

On 2012-10-03 21:06:36, etaab wrote:
Sony's 2012 models are nice to look at, if a little square but horrible to the touch imo.

On 2012-10-02 22:54:32, djin wrote:
I think sony should really consider purchasing htc.

HTC always made great phones. Its in the recent years that its in the light. If you have to ask that question, you could very well ask htc's ceo and really you expect a mobile company to buy out an electronic giant? If so, For what? Htc tvs?

Posted by tranced
Guys, don't forget this is about HTC's One X+. You can open a thread if you want to discuss this

Posted by randomuser
@djin

They can't even dream of doing that. HTC's total assets = 6 billion. They can barely manage to buy Sony Mobile Communications, forget Sony Corporation.

Posted by Tsepz_GP
Htc buying Sony wouldnt make sense, if anything it would sink Htc down even faster as it would add unnecessary bulk, they are in a great position, better than Sony's atleast.

Anyway, i wish HTC had launched this at MWC, the 64GB built-in mem and 1.7GHz CPU would've had differentiated it better and made it more of a serious competitor to the S3 and iPhone5. Htc have the UI and now even the optics, just needed that extra boost in the hardware.

If i didnt know about the A15 based Androids coming next year, and possibility of multiple Nexus phones i'd want the One X+, its a great package, and stands its ground well next to S3 and iPhone5.

Posted by randomuser
Is it April 1 today?

I really wonder, after reading some of the comments here. Like how HTC should buy Sony. Just like how pigs can carry an elephant on their back.

HTC shares have less than halved this year and all HTC investors are leaving the company. It's in a worse state than its ever been in and some guys saying HTC doing great.

Closed down many regional units, financial troubles, even seeking government help to bail out. Sure, HTC is indeed doin great this year.

Posted by etaab

On 2012-10-04 12:41:49, randomuser wrote:

I hope that was sarcasm right there

Heh yeah it was. Obviously you didnt pick up on it after you mentioned April 1st.

No basically i meant in response to dijn saying Sony should consider buying HTC how ridiculous that would be for the simple fact HTC (in my opinion) HTC make better phones and therefore deserve to do better and in turn be the ones doing any buying out. Of course thats all fiction because its not going to happen.

The reality is, Sony and HTC are both bleeding cash. So bad in fact that i fear for the Playstation 4. I'd hate to have to buy a bloody Xbox for my next generation console.

I truly hope HTC turn their fortunes around. I think for every happy Galaxy S3 owner like me, there could also be a happy One X customer. Sadly thats not true.

@ Tsepz_GP - you obviously know much more than i do regarding Android chipsets etc, but surely HTC didnt have a 1.7ghz cpu even ready for the market so early in the year ?

Posted by Tsepz_GP
I know you're a big SE/Sony fan randomuser, but lets be real, compared to Sony (in terms of mobile)Htc is in a better state; having a lot more market share despite having less phones on the market at higher prices (globally and in the US), that tells you that there is a much stronger demand for them, if they could just get their marketing and a few parts of HW right they have a much better chance than Sony. HTC are probably the only other company other than Nokia who have the potential to unsettle Apple and Samsung at this point, so yes, as compared to Sony is doing great.

Anyway, we're OT as Tranced said.

Anyone getting this?

EDIT:

Etaab

What i mean is that Htc could've done more at MWC, but they expected the whole quad-core +1 idea in Tegra3 to take the One X to success, unfortunetly it didnt, when you talk CPU all the average user hears is 1.7GHz and thinks 'Ahh, its faster!!' they dont hear dual/quad etc...core and all that detail. The One S in some countries launched with a 1.7GHz S4 Krait around the time S3 arrived.

The 64GB memory, a higher clock speed CPU, and the Camera features -all combined would've been more effective then.

And to think, both Htc and Sony had PLENTY of time before S3 and iPhone5 launched to cash in, Apple and Samsung practicaly said 'Here, you got a head start' yet neither managed to take advantage. Baffles me.

[ This Message was edited by: Tsepz_GP on 2012-10-04 22:12 ]

Posted by Miss UK
Looks like a great device from HTC !

I wish the tide could turn and Samsung would
Fail HTC are the better half still for me!

Posted by Bonovox
In terms of software and specs Sony is still behind the competition. HTC are ahead in many ways. Much as I do love them Sony phones, I sometimes wonder why Sony are so far behind. What do I mean?? Well,the likes of HTC release new phones with ICS and Sony released many with GB and some have ONLY just recently been updated to ICS. Even lesser known manufacturers like Huawei,,ZTE released ICS handsets before Sony. Also,although it does not matter having quad core,why can't Sony release one now?? HTC have brilliant software and Sense 4 is excellent as I have used it. Sony are still playing catch up which imo is a shame

Posted by djin

On 2012-10-04 22:53:05, etaab wrote:

On 2012-10-04 12:41:49, randomuser wrote:

I hope that was sarcasm right there

No basically i meant in response to dijn saying Sony should consider buying HTC how ridiculous that would be for the simple fact HTC (in my opinion) HTC make better phones and therefore deserve to do better and in turn be the ones doing any buying out. Of course thats all fiction because its not going to happen.

"Peter Chou, the CEO of HTC said in an interview that HTC would be a good fit in a merger with Sony Ericsson."

http://news.softpedia.com/new[....]With-Sony-Ericsson-47277.shtml

AS i said in my first post, this was based off on 2008 and that was said by the ceo of htc. While the possibility of it is not that high, i still think if both htc and sony were to merge, it would be much better than being alone. HTC' sense + walkman, etc. from sony would still be awesome. If you find this being said as offensive then I am sorry but as I like both htc and

, I can still dream of it.

@Tsepz_Gp,
I think your spot on. I too believe htc is in a much better position, than what's portrayed in the news. The only thing they really need to improve imo is the after sales support.

Posted by etaab

On 2012-10-04 22:56:05, Tsepz_GP wrote:

What i mean is that Htc could've done more at MWC, but they expected the whole quad-core +1 idea in Tegra3 to take the One X to success

Which is another one of the reasons why i didnt buy the One X - the fact HTC just cannot be satisfied unlike Samsung.

With HTC they always seem to be getting ready for the next product before they've even launched the current. So with Samsung we have the S3, just like we had the S2, yet with HTC we had the Desire then Desire HD, the Sensation followed up with Sensation XL, now the One X and the One X+

If im going to buy into a flagship, i want it to last a year at least. HTC are replacing their flagships every 6 months !!!

Posted by Tsepz_GP
Very true etaab! Whats up with that? Its very irritating.

Thats what makes Samsung and Apple successful, their top end devices are well defined, consistantly named and arrive timely.

We know now that we will have a Galaxy Sx each year that will be the mass market flagship for a good 12-14months, and we know there's the Galaxy Note for power users that comes near the end of the year.

Posted by etaab
Whats up with that ? to me it screams two things, HTC are constantly releasing phones like every year EA release a new FIFA game, with minor incremental updates. No problem with that, but when you've just signed up for the One X thinking yay ! i have the most up to date HTC phone money can buy ! and then they go and release another phone with MORE its like stabbing you in the back.

Second, it comes across to me as not only trying to compete, which is fair enough ive no problem with that, but also like they're milking the market for all they can. Greed basically, a common Apple trait.

Now, i was a little annoyed when i read how the latest LG phone with its quad core flashy new snapdragon cpu beats everything on the market including my SGS3, but im certain at least my SGS3 will be future proof for at least the next 12 months minimum if not longer. Samsung arent too concerned and will probably release a SGS4 next year to compete and counter it. If they were to do so now, just like HTC, are i would be enraged !!!

I dont mind not having the most powerful phone out there, but i would like the best all rounder. With the SGS3 i have it and im very happy with it.

Poor HTC One X owners, i feel sorry for them. I also feel sorry for HTC, because they've now put a splinter of doubt in my mind that when my contract expires in 2014 i should avoid their phones in case they release another one 4 months down the road.

Posted by Miss UK
Aww Etaab I feel sorry ur stuck with ur Galaxy till 2014

Only joking

Posted by Tsepz_GP

On 2012-10-06 21:41:43, etaab wrote:
Whats up with that ? to me it screams two things, HTC are constantly releasing phones like every year EA release a new FIFA game, with minor incremental updates. No problem with that, but when you've just signed up for the One X thinking yay ! i have the most up to date HTC phone money can buy ! and then they go and release another phone with MORE its like stabbing you in the back.

Second, it comes across to me as not only trying to compete, which is fair enough ive no problem with that, but also like they're milking the market for all they can. Greed basically, a common Apple trait.

Now, i was a little annoyed when i read how the latest LG phone with its quad core flashy new snapdragon cpu beats everything on the market including my SGS3, but im certain at least my SGS3 will be future proof for at least the next 12 months minimum if not longer. Samsung arent too concerned and will probably release a SGS4 next year to compete and counter it. If they were to do so now, just like HTC, are i would be enraged !!!

I dont mind not having the most powerful phone out there, but i would like the best all rounder. With the SGS3 i have it and im very happy with it.

Poor HTC One X owners, i feel sorry for them. I also feel sorry for HTC, because they've now put a splinter of doubt in my mind that when my contract expires in 2014 i should avoid their phones in case they release another one 4 months down the road.

+1

WRT your GS3, just look at the GS2, in many countries its sitting at the same price as the Xperia S, (a 2012 flagship), thanks to the support Samsung give it, its over 14months old now, remains a top competitor and will get Android4.1, an update NONE of its 2011 competitors will get.

Considering the S3's success, expect similar support well into 2014. Im upgrading from my S2 in June 2013, and i'm not even worried, my S2 will get 4.1 in the next few months and i will enjoy it for around 6months and then get the S4

I wish HTC would put their best efforts in the phone they unveil at MWC, i really want to try a Htc flagship, i love SenseUI, but these midlife device upgrades e.g. One X to One X+ really put one off.

Posted by randomuser
http://www.theverge.com/2012/[....]2012-unaudited-earnings-report

Those who think HTC is in a great position should read this news.

Posted by Tsepz_GP
Guess it was just much more convenient for you to leave out the entire point?
" they are in a great position, better than Sony's atleast. "

Considering those results as compared to Sony's last ones and their outlook, Htc are indeed in a great position compared to Sony, they have more market share, demand and brand recognition in mobile, obviously in your typical fashion you will skip all this and take up only on the "Htc is in a great position part" im sure.

As you were...

EDIT:

HTC released its unaudited Q3 financial
results and the numbers show a net profit of $133.2 million and $2.4 billion in revenues.

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_r[....]down_qoq_and_yoy-news-4916.php
Yep, much better position than Sony, although profits are down Htc are STILL MAKING A PROFIT

[ This Message was edited by: Tsepz_GP on 2012-10-08 16:02 ]

Posted by Bonovox
According to WP Central,early reports show HTC's new Windows phone 8 devices are selling well.

Posted by mediar
@Tsepz_GP - +1

Absolutely every time I come to this forum, my reaction is always the same:

Posted by Bonovox
A new review here

http://m.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x_plus-review-845.php

Posted by Tsepz_GP

On 2012-11-08 08:38:25, mediar wrote:
@Tsepz_GP - +1

Absolutely every time I come to this forum, my reaction is always the same:

Yes indeed Mediar, yes indeed

they even make excuses that they cannot back-up, its a damn shame.

Must say, i really like the One X+, although ive read in some reviews that it does heat up quite a lot, which doesnt surprise me, its bound to happen when you've got a CPU running at 1.7GHz, would've been better if they had just tweaked up the GPU as its still less powerful than the GS3's GPU.

Posted by Bonovox
If you read that review though they were mighty impressed. Even the camera is improved