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MagyarHTC 10 Smartphone Review
For the original German review, see here.
The naming of the Taiwanese manufacturer's new flagship smartphone comes as a small surprise. Contrary to initial assumptions, it is not called HTC One M10 but simply HTC 10. The device's looks have developed. It now features a physical home button that also houses a fingerprint scanner, and both front-sided speakers have disappeared. The smartphone is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 in conjunction with a generous 4 GB of working memory and 32 GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a micro-SD card. USB Type-C is also present, and the other equipment of the HTC 10 does not leave much to be desired, either. Fortunately, the manufacturer has also reduced the price by 50 Euros (~$56; RRP).
Distinction characterises the competitors of the HTC 10. The premium-range is suitably equipped to compete with handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the Apple iPhone 6s Plus, the Huawei P9, the LG G5, the Google Nexus 6P, the Huawei Mate 8, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, the Motorola Moto X Force and the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL.
Case
The casing of the HTC 10 is made of an aluminum unibody. Although at a first glance it looks quite bulky, it also looks high-quality. The manufacturer states a height of nine millimeters (~0.34 in). We measured 9.2 millimeters (~0.36 in), and even 10.15 millimeters (~0.4 in) including the camera. The device is available in three colors: Carbon Gray, Glacier Silver and Topaz Gold.
Despite its comparatively large casing, the HTC 10 is pleasant to hold. With the polished edges it resembles a thick Huawei Mate S, but also has its own unique charm.
The stability is very good. Pressure did not make any impression on the smartphone. Even high pressure on the front's glass did not cause any wave formations on the LC display. The gaps are also accurate and crisp. We could not find any reason for complaint here. The card slots are separated; while the micro-SD card can be inserted on the left, the nano-SIM slot is situated on the right.
Connectivity
The connectivity of the HTC 10 is awesome. Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast are installed for wireless video transmission. DLNA is also supported. Users who prefer watching videos on a big screen via cable will be pleased with the USB Type-C port's DisplayPort feature. The port also provides the faster USB 3.1 gen. 1 standard. In addition, the interface supports OTG and the HTC 10 can even power other devices.
The integrated micro-SD slot supports the latest SDHC and SDXC standards and in theory cards with a maximum capacity of up to 2 TB can be inserted. However, the technology is not quite that advanced - 256 GB was the maximum at the time of testing. Applications can be moved to the micro-SD card (App2SD), and merging the additional storage with the internal storage is also possible.
As well as the latest Bluetooth 4.2, NFC is also present. However, HTC has axed both the infrared sensor and the radio receiver.
Software
Google's latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (HTC software: 1.30.401.1) was preloaded on the HTC 10 at the time of testing. The manufacturer covers it with its proprietary HTC Sense user interface that is now somewhat more clearly arranged and makes a fast impression. In addition to Google's apps and the corresponding office applications, HTC has also preloaded some social media apps. Annoyingly, they cannot be uninstalled completely, but can only be reset to factory state and disabled. The familiar HTC applications from the predecessor are once again on board. The user is advised to install several recommended apps during initial setup.
Communication & GPS
The HTC 10 can utilize a wide selection of modern communication interfaces. Among them we find a category-suitable ac Wi-Fi module that supports both the 2.4 and 5.0 GHz frequency bands. Its range is very good. The smartphone displayed a good signal quality even at a distance of roughly 12 meters (~39 ft) from the access point (Devolo dLAN 1200+ Wi-Fi ac). Websites loaded quickly and without noticeable limitations.
The HTC 10 uses HSPA+ (max. 42 Mbit/s downstream) and high-speed LTE Cat. 9 (max. 450 Mbit/s downstream) for connecting to the Internet on the go. We did not discover any unusual fluctuation in either the Vodafone or O₂ network in a major city.
The GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou satellite networks are used for localization. Finding satellites was quite fast, even indoors, and the accuracy varied from 5 to 8 meters (~16 to ~26 ft). This was virtually instantaneous outdoors, with a consistent accuracy of 3 meters (~10 ft).
The direct comparison with Garmin's Edge 500 bike computer confirms this impression. We took both devices on a bike ride. The HTC 10 is one of the few smartphones that manages to trace the route even more accurately than the bike system. The review sample's performance was primarily better between narrow street canyons.
Telephone & Call Quality
The phone app of the HTC 10 is very clearly arranged, and mostly follows the standard Android version. Everyone should find their way round quickly and easily here.
The call quality is on a very good level. We were always clearly audible without any static in our test calls via the mobile network and Skype. However, the smartphone user's voice sounded rather hollow. Noise suppression also functioned quite decently, but it does not quite reach the level of the Huawei P9. Although the speaker echoes a little at the other end, the conversation is transmitted very well, even when the HTC 10 is placed slightly further away from the caller.
Cameras
The front-facing camera in the HTC handset has a maximum resolution of 5 MP (2592x1944 pixels, 4:3), and is one of the few models that feature an auto focus. The manufacturer advertises a light sensitive lens, which we can confirm. The camera focuses relatively quickly, even in low light and releases immediately. Selfie fans will have fun with it since a Beauty Mode is also present. However, the colors look rather pale and the sharpness is unsatisfactory when zoomed to maximum.
The cameras in the HTC former models rarely impressed us. The Taiwanese manufacturer proves that they can do better with the HTC 10. A 12 MP camera that is able to capture an exceptional amount of light with its large 1.55 µm pixels is installed. The photos present a superb sharpness and good dynamic range. The equipment is also impressive; however, navigating through the settings is somewhat unusual and sometimes awkward at first. The settings can be adapted manually in the Pro Mode, and the RAW format can also be utilized.
The photos in scene 2 shows that the rivals render details slightly better and that color saturation could also be a little higher. The HTC 10 delivers a particularly good presentation in low ambient light. The sharpness is significantly better than of the LG G5 or the Huawei P9, while image noise is also lower.
Videos can be recorded in either Full HD at up to 60 frames per second or Ultra HD (max. 30 FPS). An optical image stabilizer prevents shaky photos. The quality is really good, and the sound recordings of our test videos were also impressive.
First, we photographed the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport under controlled light conditions; the photo is not edited afterwards. While the primary colors are rendered very vividly, the grayscale levels look somewhat dull and visibly too warm. Cyan and magenta are too bright among others.
We proceed with the test chart in exactly the same way. While the sharpness in the center of the image is very high, it decreases slightly toward the edges and the reproduction is brightened. Fonts are displayed impeccably on colored surfaces; minor reproduction errors are only seen in darker color tones when looking at closely. However, overall the HTC 10 offers a very good image quality.
Accessories & Warranty
The HTC 10 comes with a modular quick charger with a nominal output of 12.5 watts (5 volts, 2.5 ampere) and a USB cable (type-A to type-C). Beyond that, a small tool for opening the card slots and a high-res in-ear headset with various earplugs are included.
The Dot View Cover familiar from the One M9, now called Ice View, is optionally available. Furthermore, car accessories such as a holder or charging adapter can also be purchased.
HTC ships its product with a 24month warranty.
Input Devices & Handling
The capacitive touchscreen in the HTC 10 detects up to ten simultaneous touches and has a very glide-friendly surface. Inputs are implemented quickly and accurately; no dropouts occur in the peripheral areas of the screen, either.
Three Android sensor buttons are integrated under the screen. They function very reliably and, when desired, with haptic feedback. The home button in the center also houses a fingerprint scanner. It manages up to five fingers, and was very reliable in the test; however, it could have been slightly faster. It does not offer any additional features.
The vibration motor is very strong and needs some getting used to at first. The volume control and power button are haptically different from each other. They both have a very firm and clear pressure point, and make a very high-quality impression.
HTC's own keyboard layout is very clearly arranged, and is comfortable to use. Another keyboard can be installed from the Play Store if preferred.
Display
The Super LCD panel in the HTC 10 is slightly larger than that of the predecessor, and now measures 5.2 inches diagonally. The resolution has also been increased to 2560x1440 pixels, which leads to a high pixel density of 565 PPI. The illumination of 93% is very homogeneous. We did not discover any backlight bleeding in our review sample.
The HTC 10 achieves up to 445 cd/m² in the screen's center in the brightness measurement with a pure white image. In conjunction with the black level (0.36 cd/m²), the handset offers a strong contrast ratio of 1236:1. The rates prove stable when the light sensor is enabled. This looks different when bright and dark areas are distributed evenly in the measurement (APL 50), which is also more realistic. In this case the brightness decreases slightly and achieves only 399 cd/m² while the black level increases marginally to 0.42 cd/m². This results in a poorer contrast of 950:1, which is nevertheless still a good outcome.
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Brightness Distribution: 93 %
Center on Battery: 445 cd/m²
Contrast: 1236:1 (Black: 0.36 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.8 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 3.7 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
Gamma: 2.31
| HTC 10 Super LCD 5, 2560x1440, 5.20 | HTC One M9 Super LCD 3, 1920x1080, 5.00 | Apple iPhone 6S Plus IPS, 1920x1080, 5.50 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Super AMOLED, 2560x1440, 5.50 | LG G5 IPS Quantum, 2560x1440, 5.30 | Huawei P9 IPS-NEO, JDI, 1920x1080, 5.20 | Motorola Moto X Force AMOLED, 2560x1440, 5.40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -30% | 0% | 33% | -21% | -5% | -10% | |
| Brightness middle | 445 | 474 7% | 583 31% | 554 24% | 784 76% | 582 31% | 337 -24% |
| Brightness | 434 | 458 6% | 560 29% | 552 27% | 774 78% | 563 30% | 336 -23% |
| Brightness Distribution | 93 | 85 -9% | 91 -2% | 96 3% | 91 -2% | 91 -2% | 91 -2% |
| Black Level * | 0.36 | 0.4 -11% | 0.46 -28% | 0.43 -19% | 0.38 -6% | ||
| Contrast | 1236 | 1185 -4% | 1267 3% | 1823 47% | 1532 24% | ||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.8 | 6.32 -126% | 3.55 -27% | 1.59 43% | 6.5 -132% | 4.4 -57% | 3.99 -43% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 5.8 | 2.56 56% | 11.7 -102% | 7.4 -28% | 7.07 -22% | ||
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 3.7 | 6.36 -72% | 3.88 -5% | 2.01 46% | 8 -116% | 4.8 -30% | 1.66 55% |
| Gamma | 2.31 95% | 2.43 91% | 2.2 100% | 2.01 109% | 2.22 99% | 2.2 100% | 2.32 95% |
| CCT | 7164 91% | 8218 79% | 7280 89% | 6321 103% | 8699 75% | 6175 105% | 6584 99% |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 58.81 | 59.05 | 82.12 | 68.08 | 77.78 | ||
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 92.8 | 99.98 | 97.46 | 99.44 |
* ... smaller is better
We examined the reproduction quality of the Super LCD 5 panel in the HTC 10 with the photospectrometer and CalMAN analysis software. It makes a very good overall impression and is undoubtedly one of the best screens that are currently found in smartphones. However, it clearly lags behind the panel leader Galaxy S7 Edge.
The HTC 10 offers two different color profiles: RGB and Vivid. While the first renders colors very accurately and naturally, the colors look richer in the second. Furthermore, the color space coverage is somewhat higher, which is evident in the green tone spectrum in particular. No serious outliers are seen in the RGB profile. Red achieves the highest DeltaE with 4.6, which a few of the other rivals do not manage on average. Regardless of the selected profile, a minor bluish tint is visible in the grayscale levels; however, the color temperature can be altered manually for each profile.
The HTC 10 is quite impressive outdoors, and provides good legibility thanks to its decent contrast ratio and high luminosity. Only in direct sunlight are the contents difficult to distinguish.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 34 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 17 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 17 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 89 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 51 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 21 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 30 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 86 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17924 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
As expected, the viewing angle stability is very good. There are no restrictions even in very flat viewing angles; the content always remained legible. A light reddish tint that covers the screen becomes visible at an angle of about 30 degrees.
Performance
At the heart of the HTC 10 is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 that is also used in the LG G5. The system is supported by 4 GB of LPDDR4 working memory and the Adreno 530 graphics unit. Thus, the smartphone has a solid base that is one of the fastest currently found on the market.
The HTC 10 makes a very good impression in the benchmarks. It is particularly impressive in the system benchmarks, and places itself at the front of the comparison field alongside the iPhone 6s Plus. The review sample is also impressive in PCMark, and is only defeated by the two Huawei flagships. This also confirms our impression of the very fast user interface (UI).
It is on a similar level as LG's G5 in the other benchmarks. However, it is slightly weaker in the more demanding GFXBench Manhattan 3.1, and achieves only 24 FPS in the off-screen test. The G5 still manages 31 FPS, which is roughly 30% more with the same SoC.
| AnTuTu v6 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| PCMark for Android - Work performance score (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| GFXBench 3.0 | |
| on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| GFXBench 3.1 | |
| on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| GFXBench | |
| on screen Car Chase Onscreen (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| Basemark ES 3.1 / Metal - offscreen Overall Score (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
The perceived browser performance is very good and does not give any reason for complaint. However, the benchmarks reveal that the HTC 10 is only in the midfield among its opponents here. The Nexus 6P based on weaker equipment defeats it in WebXPRT 2015.
| WebXPRT 2015 - Overall (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| HTC 10 | |
| HTC One M9 | |
| LG G5 | |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
| Huawei P9 | |
| Huawei Mate 8 | |
| Google Nexus 6P | |
| Motorola Moto X Force | |
| Sony Xperia Z5 Premium | |
* ... smaller is better
After the initial start, the HTC 10 still has a little over 23 GB of its 32 GB eMMC flash memory available. The storage speed is on a good level, and is slightly faster than that in the One M9. However, it cannot offer the high speeds of the LG G5 or the Galaxy S7 Edge.
It is possible to expand the storage via a micro-SD card. We tested the card reader performance with our Toshiba Exceria Pro M401 (max. read: 95 MB/s, write: 80 MB/s) reference card and were pleasantly surprised. The HTC 10 offers the up till now fastest slot that we have ever assessed in a smartphone, even though the test card's speed is not fully utilized.
Games
With the Adreno 530, the HTC 10 is perfectly equipped for mobile gaming. Users who like to play on their smartphone will find the handset a superb platform that easily copes with all games from the Play Store. The well-functioning sensors and the great touchscreen are supported by strong speakers.
The HTC 10 is also awe-inspiring in the benchmarks. A good 30 frames per second is reached in "Dead Trigger 2". A new record is even set in the racing game "Asphalt 8" with 48 FPS.
| Asphalt 8: Airborne | |||
| Settings | Value | ||
| high | 48 fps | ||
| Dead Trigger 2 | |||
| Settings | Value | ||
| high | 30 fps | ||
Emissions
Temperature
The idle temperatures of the HTC 10 already reach up to 36.6 °C (~98 °F) in the area of the mouthpiece. This is probably due to the charging electronic heat development. The rates climb up to 42 °C (~108 °F) in the same region during load. However, it is never unpleasant or even critical.
Since we discovered that the Snapdragon 820 throttled in the test of the LG G5, we also examined the HTC 10. We first ran the battery test of GFXBench that uses the OpenGL ES 2.0 interface. The test is performed thirty times in succession, and both the battery state and the frame rates are logged. The performance drops in the tenth run for the first time, and a second decline is ascertained after the eighteenth run. Overall, the HTC handset loses up to 35% of its initial performance. Throttling sets in much earlier and also more strongly (up to 43%) when running the more performance-driven Manhattan battery test (OpenGL ES 3.1).
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42 °C / 108 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 39.7 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(±) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 33.7 °C / 93 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.
Speakers
The speakers in the HTC flagship smartphones have always been characterized by particularly good sound. HTC continues this tradition in the 10, but has reworked the concept slightly. Only one rather than both speakers are now on the smartphone's front. The other has been moved to the lower edge where it takes care of bass output. The speaker above the display is responsible for treble-heavy playback. In fact, a difference is audible, but that is primarily because the front-sided speaker hardly renders any bass at all. The Pink Noise diagram clearly illustrates that mids and basses of the side speaker are slightly stronger. The front output is more dominant at a frequency response of approximately 1 kHz. Unfortunately, the frequencies are not particularly linear; the HTC One M9 did a much better job here. The maximum volume of the HTC 10 is also only average with a maximum of 83.13 dB(A), but it nevertheless offers one of the best speaker systems installed in a smartphone.
Fans of good sound will be happy with the HTC 10. It is Hi-Res certified and offers sound enhancement by Dolby Audio. This also means that playback frequencies of connected headphones can be customized, which leads to an audibly improved sound outcome. Furthermore, the included headset is really good, and impressed us with their bass-heavy sound that is surprisingly powerful. We would never have expected this from the headset.
Energy Management
Power Consumption
The power consumption of the HTC 10 is on a good level. Only the maximum idle consumption is slightly too high. The communication interfaces seem to sap the battery here.
The smartphone supports Quick Charge 3.0, and the included power supply recharges it quickly. The battery is charged to 30% after just 15 minutes, 50% is reached after 31 minutes, and 80% after 53 minutes. The HTC 10 is fully charged in 86 minutes.
| Off / Standby |   0.03 / 0.27 Watt |
| Idle |  0.68 / 1.49 / 1.91 Watt |
| Load |
7.4 / 9.71 Watt |
    
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Battery Runtime
The HTC 10 offers a 3000 mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the one in the One M9 (2840 mAh). The runtimes have thus improved slightly, but they are somewhat shorter compared with the competition.
The tests using an adapted screen brightness (150 cd/m²) are most significant. The HTC 10 places itself in the midfield in the Wi-Fi test, but it is quite good in video playback. The runtimes could certainly be improved via an update; primarily the communication modules consume quite a lot of energy.
An ultra-energy-saving mode is also present. It can extend the runtimes significantly, but only short messaging and the phone are available then.
| HTC 10 3000 mAh | HTC One M9 mAh | LG G5 2800 mAh | Huawei P9 3000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 3600 mAh | Google Nexus 6P 3450 mAh | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium 3430 mAh | Motorola Moto X Force 3760 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -18% | 16% | 12% | 61% | 6% | -11% | 26% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1273 | 805 -37% | 1833 44% | 1514 19% | 1663 31% | 1447 14% | 1277 0% | 1610 26% |
| H.264 | 648 | 421 -35% | 600 -7% | 568 -12% | 914 41% | 533 -18% | 411 -37% | 710 10% |
| WiFi v1.3 | 413 | 348 -16% | 387 -6% | 569 38% | 732 77% | 375 -9% | 372 -10% | 426 3% |
| Load | 203 | 236 16% | 267 32% | 206 1% | 392 93% | 280 38% | 210 3% | 330 63% |
| WiFi | 573 |
Pros
Cons
Verdict
HTC has developed an excellent piece of technology with its new top smartphone, which many would not have expected from the manufacturer. The smartphone shines with its superb display, decent camera, awesome interface configuration and great audio qualities.
The HTC 10 does not have any major shortcomings. It is too bad that the infrared transmitter and radio receiver are absent. Furthermore, the Snapdragon's throttling is annoying though not dramatic. The runtimes could be slightly better, but they will easily get most users through a day.
HTC 10: Compelling comeback without highlights.
Thus, there is not much room for complaint. The design is definitely a matter of taste. On the other hand, the build is very good. It is ultimately up to the buyer whether HTC will be successful with this smartphone. The smartphone is a good catch in any case.
HTC 10
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05/09/2016 v5.1(old)
Daniel Schmidt
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