Which is the best HTC phone?

| at Friday, November 23, 2012 | 2 Comments

All the info on the HTC smartphone line-up

Our constantly updated list of the best HTC phones.

So you've decided that HTC is the brand you want to spend the next 24 months of your life with - but that's not the end of the quest.

You have a plethora of devices, price points and operating systems to choose from and it can all get a little bewildering. But which is the best HTC phone for you?

Like Huawei and ZTE, HTC started life by building network-branded handsets, and has branched out and made their own name. The HTC Desire was the phone that truly launched it, and the Android OS, into the mainstream.

With the launch of the Android 'One' line, and Windows Phone based '8' line, alongside the continuation of the Desire range, how does HTC's new slim lined range stack up?

Thankfully TechRadar is on hand to help you out - check out our run down of all the HTC phones around at the moment:

1. HTC One X+

OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Not being a complete overhaul of the impressive One X, the HTC One X+ is comparable to the Sensation XE over the original Sensation.

Launching in matte black, with red accents, the HTC One X+ launches with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and HTC Sense 4+ on top of a 1.7GHz quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, powered by a massive 2100mAh battery.

It's ticked the boxes that we were looking for in an improvement to the One X, and should be a real consideration for anyone looking for their next smartphone.

2. HTC One X

OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Looking at the HTC One X, it is clear that phone was designed to be at the fore of the mobile market. The quad core processor, Android 4.1 and Sense 4+, and HD screen make the HTC One X a powerful media phone.

This is backed up with 32GB of internal storage, highly necessary given the lack of microSD support. It's still one of the best HTC phones around, and now is a little more palatable on the price front thanks to the appearance of the HTC One X+.

3. HTC One S

OS: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich

Baby brother to the HTC One X, the One S, might not have the same highly-powered insides, but that doesn't mean it's not special in its own right.

Its slightly smaller than the One X, and only has a dual core processor, but the Super AMOLED display reproduces colours faithfully. For those looking for a high end handset, but not looking for high end prices, the One S is a real alternative, and if you can't stand the thought of a larger screen then this is the number one handset from HTC, especially given the micro-arc oxidised back it's rocking.

Seriously, give it a feel. It's lovely.

4. HTC 8X

OS: Windows Phone 8

The recent Windows Phone 8 launch means that new devices such as the brightly coloured HTC 8X are the hot topic of conversation.

The HD display with 342ppi easily matches the iPhone for clarity, and the dual core 1.5GHz processor powers WP8 along with aplomb. Like the One X, it doesn't come with microSD support, which is a little frustrating given that this is now supported by WP8.

However, it's a strong handset with a number of top features, including Beats Audio and a dedicated internal amplifier... plus we're digging the alternative design.

5. HTC Desire X

OS: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich

Coincidentally launching 2 years after the original Desire, the HTC Desire X may well be designed to catch users coming to the end of their 24 month contract.

With a design reminiscent of the HTC One series, the Desire X comes with a dual core 1GHz processor, Android 4.0.4 and an impressive 4 inch Super LCD screen.

It's main strength is that it comes in at a slightly cheaper price bracket, and should be rolled up to Jelly Bean at some point soon.

6. HTC Desire C

The lowest specced model of the HTC range is the HTC Desire C. This might seem a little odd, given that the Desire range was once the jewel in the HTC crown.

The big selling point of the HTC Desire C is the low price, so you might forgive the 600MHz processor, or the HVGA 3.5-inch screen. Looking at it though, you'd fool just about everyone as the HTC Desire C looks like a high end device.

It's not got the grunt or the clout of the new One Series, but the big advantage the Desire C has over the competition is the addition of HTC Sense, an overlay which supercharges the device compared to the boring stock Android.

7. HTC One V

OS: Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich

You have to feel a little bit sorry for the HTC One V - it was an unloved cookie from the start. Despite having a similar design to the popular HTC Hero and Legend, few outlets ever picked it up, despite the lower-ish price tag.

Actually, it was the cost that condemned it - a single core processor, no chance of Jelly Bean and an underpowered camera meant that the fact it was up there with the One S in terms of price meant there was very little reason to choose it.

But it's still around and a darn sight cheaper, so if you like iconic, premium design and aren't too fussed about specs then it's a good alternative choice.

8. HTC Explorer

OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread

We shouldn't have this phone on the list as it's just too old now - well, over a year, which is aeons in this business.

However, it's cheaper than gone-off chips now, so if you're after a budget choice then this can still do a job. It's got pre-Beats SRS surround sound enhancement, a microSD slot and a 600MHz processor, as well as a 3.2MP camera.

Did we mention that it's really cheap now?

Source : techradar[dot]com