HTC One X, now what?

[Kakarot]

Anyone wondering about the topic... it is just something I started way back on my first HTC device, the nexus one!

Well, I was pretty set on waiting for the rogers device...... based on some of the benchmarks I had read. Then Saturday, I ordered the quad core... I figure I can always flip it if necessary. With my new job and hobby... I been pretty busy lately, but this device and the sgs3 has got me back in the upgrade mood.... as usual, if you have any questions or requests... let me know. As for performance, specs etc.... it is well documented all over the web. All I can say for now is the speaker is pretty deadly, music using my beats headphones is great as well. I have always liked htc/sense as well... but overall, this phone is a beast. Zero shutter, zero lag, pictures while taking video.... I am enjoying it all. Heck, if the sgs3 is not 1080p, I might pass it by...I may look into rooting, roms later tonight... but for now, I am just going to play with it! Aside from loving the speaker, design, sound, display... the notification light is nice also. I liked the smaller, less hassle packaging as well.

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first photo was while recording the video....second was just a random shot in my garage, poor lighting...
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short video in my garage, like the photos.

http://youtu.be/57s7tMx4Er4

no idea if youtube and imageshack hurts the quality.

[djemzine]

Yay another Kakarot thread :)

If you can post some snaps with the phone, and maybe a video test that will be great. Also some battery results and such. PS, how are you managing with the phone not having expandable memory and with it not having a non removable battery as well?

Usually, I transfer music to my sd card or pics and then put it in my phone. I even install apps on it too.

Keep us posted :)

[Kakarot]

Ok, I have no complaints about the camera/video... but I do want to do this hack tonight http://www.redmondpie.com/improve-the-camera-video-quality-on-your-htc-one-x-with-this-mod-how-to/
know idea why they would hamper a camera, but it seems they did... it is dark out now, so I will post a couple of quick photos/video for you... as a sample. As for the memory, it is a 32gb... more then I will ever need. As for the battery, I only ever bought 2 android device batteries (desire hd and.... and.... hmmm, maybe just the one) and even then, I swapped it out twice. Another non issue for me personally. The phone arrived with a 60% charge, I been playing with it for a few hours and setting it up with accounts, apps etc... and it was down to 20%... I need more time for real world performance and a full charge/discharge. The usual suspect is the screen ;)

give me a second to post a quick photo or 2 and a boring video ;)

[djemzine]

Ok, I have no complaints about the camera/video... but I do want to do this hack tonight http://www.redmondpie.com/improve-the-camera-video-quality-on-your-htc-one-x-with-this-mod-how-to/
know idea why they would hamper a camera, but it seems they did... it is dark out now, so I will post a couple of quick photos/video for you... as a sample. As for the memory, it is a 32gb... more then I will ever need. As for the battery, I only ever bought 2 android device batteries (desire hd and.... and.... hmmm, maybe just the one) and even then, I swapped it out twice. Another non issue for me personally. The phone arrived with a 60% charge, I been playing with it for a few hours and setting it up with accounts, apps etc... and it was down to 20%... I need more time for real world performance and a full charge/discharge. The usual suspect is the screen ;)

give me a second to post a quick photo or 2 and a boring video ;)

Sure. But wait, didn't you have Galaxy Nexus, and other Android devices that had removable batteries as well? I guess there's a different method for hard reset or a workaround to compare with a "battery pull" so to speak?

Ya I am debating on getting one for dirt cheap, but broken digitizer/glass. Think its worth it?

[desidealer49]

I am betting if nothing else, samsung GS3 will best the One X in battery department. Just like GS2 bested the other 2011 HTC phones.

It is a nice phone but putting 1800 mah for a 4.7 inch screen really isn't going to cut it for more than 2-3 hours of screen time.

Even my captivate gave me upto 4 hours screen easily (4 inch screen) compared to my friend's desire (3.7 inch screen).

[WorldIRC]

I'm on my second HTC One X

So far I'm happy with it...shame the digitizer had to shatter on the first unit...now it just sits in a box doing nothing:(

[djemzine]

I'm on my second HTC One X

So far I'm happy with it...shame the digitizer had to shatter on the first unit...now it just sits in a box doing nothing:(

How did this happen btw?

[Kakarot]

I am betting if nothing else, samsung GS3 will best the One X in battery department. Just like GS2 bested the other 2011 HTC phones.

It is a nice phone but putting 1800 mah for a 4.7 inch screen really isn't going to cut it for more than 2-3 hours of screen time.

Even my captivate gave me upto 4 hours screen easily (4 inch screen) compared to my friend's desire (3.7 inch screen).

Well I used it for 3 solid hours and went from 60~20%... Never being charged.... I guess I just don't use my phones enough these days.... As I don't need battery backups/charges.... It's typical smartphone/android life with the extra horsepower/screen/New toy playing. I fear/assume the S4 version will be harder on juice.... tomorrow will be my first day of a full charge, and I will post the results... but like I said, more horsepower, larger screen... it will be "par" for the course. Battery technology has to change, but overall... I know I will get a full day out of it, because I got a full day out of all my devices.

But give me a few days to get a full charge/discharge. As for battery pulls, I cannot recall the last time I had to do one of these.... but you can hard/soft reset any device ;)

Like any current phone, it is not perfect... but it keeps getting closer and closer. I am off 4 out of the next 5 days.... I will update accordingly. The one mental note I have made so far, is today I had some interesting phone interference/sound quality.... be nice to see if it was a network issue/device etc..

[Kakarot]

Sure. But wait, didn't you have Galaxy Nexus, and other Android devices that had removable batteries as well? I guess there's a different method for hard reset or a workaround to compare with a "battery pull" so to speak?

Ya I am debating on getting one for dirt cheap, but broken digitizer/glass. Think its worth it?

what do you mean mean broken glass/digitizer? Also, dirt cheap? lol

[djemzine]

I am off 4 out of the next 5 days.... I will update accordingly.

No worries

[desidealer49]

Well I used it for 3 solid hours and went from 60~20%... Never being charged.... I guess I just don't use my phones enough these days.... As I don't need battery backups/charges.... It's typical smartphone/android life with the extra horsepower/screen/New toy playing. I fear/assume the S4 version will be harder on juice.... tomorrow will be my first day of a full charge, and I will post the results... but like I said, more horsepower, larger screen... it will be "par" for the course. Battery technology has to change, but overall... I know I will get a full day out of it, because I got a full day out of all my devices.

But give me a few days to get a full charge/discharge. As for battery pulls, I cannot recall the last time I had to do one of these.... but you can hard/soft reset any device ;)

Like any current phone, it is not perfect... but it keeps getting closer and closer. I am off 4 out of the next 5 days.... I will update accordingly.

Looking forward to it.

I think the S4 should be an improvement because it will be 25nm versus the 40nm tegra right? Or what they say lol.

I like every thing about that phone. It's like the perfect phone except for the battery life which in xda is reported to range from 2-3 hours max (screen use). Judging from my 2 hours total commute use plus calling during day and updates and such, i believe it will need charging by 1-2pm. While android is a bit resource intensive the few other phones i have used have been actually pretty resilient and with the RAZR MAXX motorola showed you can actually place a huge battery in a 9mm shell and get amazing battery life.

I have read though that some of the custom ROMs are adding 20-30% battery life by activating companion core. That would be great news if confirmed!

[Kakarot]

Looking forward to it.

I think the S4 should be an improvement because it will be 25nm versus the 40nm tegra right? Or what they say lol.

I like every thing about that phone. It's like the perfect phone except for the battery life which in xda is reported to range from 2-3 hours max (screen use). Judging from my 2 hours total commute use plus calling during day and updates and such, i believe it will need charging by 1-2pm. While android is a bit resource intensive the few other phones i have used have been actually pretty resilient and with the RAZR MAXX motorola showed you can actually place a huge battery in a 9mm shell and get amazing battery life.

I just fear with the extra performance/working harder... it will be a bit worse... but I also think it can and will be the better of the 2 devices... that is why I held off so long (lol)... but I gave in, because I was bored and I read some good reviews on how each device does certain things better... again, my experience and usage is limited to today, because I was going to wait for the rogers version.... but I will have some real number values sooner then later. Then again, each persons usage/demands are different. All I can tell you guys so far, it is very android/normal... and considering the hardware, that is good. Like I said above, some tests are well documented on the net... and in favor of my opinion.... I seem to always be playing with my phones one way or another... and they always last me the day. Hands on use, doing the same thing always, all phones are comparable...

I like the device, but I hope the sgs3 and iphone 5 bring something better to the table.... but the battery and storage is really a none issue for me. I cannot recall the last time I did a battery swap/pull... and I never bought an sd card....

times are good ;)

[junot111]

I envy you

[desidealer49]

I like the device, but I hope the sgs3 and iphone 5 bring something better to the table.... but the battery and storage is really a none issue for me. I cannot recall the last time I did a battery swap/pull... and I never bought an sd card....

times are good ;)

haha glad to hear your thoughts. Yeah i hope the gs3 still brings a removable battery because i can just carry a spare and change it in 5 seconds and done. The non-removable battery means carrying around charging equipment instead of just a slim battery in my wallet :P

[djemzine]

By the way Kakarot, how's the 4.7" screen? As in, how is it to use when comparing to the GN with its 4.65"? Can you do many or few tasks with just one hand? No pun intended btw.

[Kakarot]

By the way Kakarot, how's the 4.7" screen? As in, how is it to use when comparing to the GN with its 4.65"? Can you do many or few tasks with just one hand? No pun intended btw.

well, you are talking about .5"... so there is no difference, for the most part I been one handing it all day :P

I like the design, feel and look of the phone... however, I would love a case and scree protector.... the camera is really out there for dings and such :/

As for colors, brightness and use.... seems as smooth as butter so far. It really is a sweet spot, for me. I think anything under 5" is acceptable, but I also enjoyed the note... (surprisingly).

[desidealer49]

well, you are talking about .5"... so there is no difference, for the most part I been one handing it all day :P

I like the design, feel and look of the phone... however, I would love a case and scree protector.... the camera is really out there for dings and such :/

As for colors, brightness and use.... seems as smooth as butter so far. It really is a sweet spot, for me. I think anything under 5" is acceptable, but I also enjoyed the note... (surprisingly).

How is chrome on it? Any changes in performance compared to the gnex?

[djemzine]

I think if I don't get the One X, I'll get the One S (S4 just like the One X with Rogers), minus smaller screen - 4.3" which I don't mind and slightly weaker battery, but its doable. Too bad there's no extended for it :(.

[Kakarot]

How is chrome on it? Any changes in performance compared to the gnex?

Had to google that, because I never use it

" Good examples are the changes HTC made to the software's native browser. For example, swiping downwards across the bottom of the One X's bezel brings up a useful mini menu granting you access to tabs, bookmarks and saved web articles. While not groundbreaking the menu is a nice touch.

However, the One X software's best addition remains Google's Chrome web browser.

Available free via the Google Play store, the browser is only available on ICS and is one of the best ways to surf the internet on any mobile device, offering unlimited tab browsing with a pleasing, intuitive card style interface."

Built in browser is great, I could try it..but since I never used it on the nexus, I can't compare....

http://m.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/review/2166185/htc-review

[djemzine]

Had to google that, because I never use it

" Good examples are the changes HTC made to the software's native browser. For example, swiping downwards across the bottom of the One X's bezel brings up a useful mini menu granting you access to tabs, bookmarks and saved web articles. While not groundbreaking the menu is a nice touch.

However, the One X software's best addition remains Google's Chrome web browser.

Available free via the Google Play store, the browser is only available on ICS and is one of the best ways to surf the internet on any mobile device, offering unlimited tab browsing with a pleasing, intuitive card style interface."

Built in browser is great, I could try it..but since I never used it on the nexus, I can't compare....

http://m.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/review/2166185/htc-review

Ya the Google Chrome browser is pretty great. Love how I can sync my desktop bookmarks. By the way, are their physical buttons that you press or touch? Or is it like the GN on the screen?

[Kakarot]

Ya the Google Chrome browser is pretty great. Love how I can sync my desktop bookmarks. By the way, are their physical buttons that you press or touch? Or is it like the GN on the screen?



The buttons are back, but its a touch not press. 3, the new background/view/kill is sweet

[desidealer49]

I think if I don't get the One X, I'll get the One S (S4 just like the One X with Rogers), minus smaller screen - 4.3" which I don't mind and slightly weaker battery, but its doable. Too bad there's no extended for it :(.

Tests report a far higher screen on time on the One S compared to the One X so far. That is what is making me consider it over the One X.

[Ironsmack]

Really wish the Robbers version was 32GB. But just having 16GB is paltry when you have a so called HD res on a screen like that.

Have you played any 1080/720p movies on that thing? Specifically an .MKV file?

[Kakarot]

Tests report a far higher screen on time on the One S compared to the One X so far. That is what is making me consider it over the One X.



Makes sense, I meant S4 vs tegra 3... Not 4.3 vs 4.7"... If you like or accept a smaller screen and it has the potentially better CPU, win win

[desidealer49]

Makes sense, I meant S4 vs tegra 3... Not 4.3 vs 4.7"... If you like or accept a smaller screen and it has the potentially better CPU, win win

Except the One X screen is the much better one, 720p non-pentile IPS SLCD2. One S has the 960 x 540 plus pentile Super AMOLED.

But that may also mean those amazing battery stats. It's a bit of a trade - off but the RAZR with a similar screen looked fine to me so this should be good too :)

[SkimGuy]

These phone titles always sound so pretentious

[djemzine]

Except the One X screen is the much better one, 720p non-pentile IPS SLCD2. One S has the 960 x 540 plus pentile Super AMOLED.

But that may also mean those amazing battery stats. It's a bit of a trade - off but the RAZR with a similar screen looked fine to me so this should be good too :)

Again with the RAZR :p

[Kakarot]

These phone titles always sound so pretentious

Just keeping out going, been a few years....not like anyone can't buy a phone

As for the screen, I didn't consider any other one device. Full charge day starting now !

[djemzine]

To be honest, I think for the One X, the 1800/1850mah might be somewhat insufficient for a quad core phone. For the S4, yes it might be just right. Again, it depends on how one uses the phone and such. Hence why it would have been nice to get a removable battery and slap in extended in.

As for the One S, 1650mah again might be insufficient, but who knows. Only time will tell when battery tests have been done and such.

PS if you have the European version, there's an update rolling out: http://www.androidcentral.com/software-update-128-now-rolling-out-euro-htc-one-x

[desidealer49]

Again with the RAZR :p

eh, i believe the screens are the same.


To be honest, I think for the One X, the 1800/1850mah might be somewhat insufficient for a quad core phone. For the S4, yes it might be just right. Again, it depends on how one uses the phone and such. Hence why it would have been nice to get a removable battery and slap in extended in.

As for the One S, 1650mah again might be insufficient, but who knows. Only time will tell when battery tests have been done and such.

PS if you have the European version, there's an update rolling out: http://www.androidcentral.com/software-update-128-now-rolling-out-euro-htc-one-x

I wouldn't be too worried about battery life if it had a removable battery. They shouldn't go the non-removable route unless they can claim amazing battery life IMO.

[Kakarot]

To be honest, I think for the One X, the 1800/1850mah might be somewhat insufficient for a quad core phone. For the S4, yes it might be just right. Again, it depends on how one uses the phone and such. Hence why it would have been nice to get a removable battery and slap in extended in.

As for the One S, 1650mah again might be insufficient, but who knows. Only time will tell when battery tests have been done and such.

PS if you have the European version, there's an update rolling out: http://www.androidcentral.com/software-update-128-now-rolling-out-euro-htc-one-x

sweet, thx.

It is like anything in life I suppose.... to me, I never need a back up battery and even when I had one, I used it a total of 2 times... I guess if I really needed it, I could get an external battery charger... but if I did not need one yet, why start now :)
However, having more options makes for a better device (memory, battery etc). I was happy to see the micro sim though!

So far I been playing with it since 730am, few texts, emails, facebook, calls, surging, teeter. 65%

I have not tried any hd movies yet... but music sounds good. Nothing weird as of yet, smooth going. Screen is big and beautiful.

[desidealer49]

Engadget's One S review pegs the video loop time at 9.5 hours! Impressive!

I guess I should start a separate thread lol. Sorry kakarot.

[WorldIRC]

How did this happen btw?

I was at the movies, and it slid (soft back) out of my pocket, less than a foot to the ground.. I couldn't believe it.

[Pro]

I was at the movies, and it slid (soft back) out of my pocket, less than a foot to the ground.. I couldn't believe it.

Sounds like an apple product.

I say this because I dropped an Ipod touch from probably a foot on the floor of a bus. Not sure what material the floor was but it was the softer, griping, black material. In the end, screen shattered! I was also left in a state of disbelief.

[doctorgonzo]

Sounds like an apple product.

I say this because I dropped an Ipod touch from probably a foot on the floor of a bus. Not sure what material the floor was but it was the softer, griping, black material. In the end, screen shattered! I was also left in a state of disbelief.

Or more accurately, sounds like any smartphone thst has a slab of glass for a screen. :facepalm:

My brother had his Nexus for a week before he dropped it and cracked the screen.

[djemzine]

Engadget's One S review pegs the video loop time at 9.5 hours! Impressive!

I guess I should start a separate thread lol. Sorry kakarot.

Heh. Once you get the phone or?

[meus]

Nice that Op got HTC one X. I was going to get it but im waiting SG3 to come out first. If its worth it will get i if not next in line like NOTE 2. Im loving my GNote so far. Cant go back to anything lower the 5 inch.

[djemzine]

Nice that Op got HTC one X. I was going to get it but im waiting SG3 to come out first. If its worth it will get i if not next in line like NOTE 2. Im loving my GNote so far. Cant go back to anything lower the 5 inch.

Doesn't it feel odd to have something that massive up against your cheek when making/receiving calls :P?

[desidealer49]

Heh. Once you get the phone or?

Hopefully...considering it is released by early May. Will be away for a while after so will have to wait.

[djemzine]

Hopefully...considering it is released by early May. Will be away for a while after so will have to wait.

Thought the One S is end of April? Hmm...

[desidealer49]

Thought the One S is end of April? Hmm...

Probably, not sure. Can't find the info on mobilesyrup.

[Ironsmack]

[QUOTE=Ironsmack;14599225
Have you played any 1080/720p movies on that thing? Specifically an .MKV file?[/QUOTE]

So, does the X supports .mkv files now? If not - how does it playback 1080/720p .mkv's?

[Kakarot]

Or more accurately, sounds like any smartphone thst has a slab of glass for a screen. :facepalm:

My brother had his Nexus for a week before he dropped it and cracked the screen.


Yea, dropping phones, iPods etc can be bad.... Happy to say I never drop/smashed/cracked anything....

[Kakarot]

Engadget's One S review pegs the video loop time at 9.5 hours! Impressive!

I guess I should start a separate thread lol. Sorry kakarot.

Meh, all htc one series related! Sounds impressive... But for me, it's hard to go backwards in size and quality

And apparently it is not very good for web browsing
http://blog.gsmarena.com/htc-one-s-battery-life-testing-is-complete-heres-how-power-efficient-the-two-krait-cores-are/

[chin]

do you find that the white shell gets dirty? it looks nice when its clean and white, but i'd imagine it'd look equally as horrible if it were to pick up all the hand grime.

[djemzine]

Meh, all htc one series related! Sounds impressive... But for me, it's hard to go backwards in size and quality

And apparently it is not very good for web browsing
http://blog.gsmarena.com/htc-one-s-battery-life-testing-is-complete-heres-how-power-efficient-the-two-krait-cores-are/

Read that, good thing I don't do a lot of web browsing. Very mildly, just visit Mobile Syrup, RFD and one or two sites. Otherwise, have apps for most of the stuff like CNN, National Post, Globe & Mail, etc.

I wonder how it is for gaming, too bad they didn't do that test.

[KingKuba]

s3 won't have 1080p so you don't have to worry about that.

HTC is looking decent again. Nice screen.

[desidealer49]

Meh, all htc one series related! Sounds impressive... But for me, it's hard to go backwards in size and quality

And apparently it is not very good for web browsing
http://blog.gsmarena.com/htc-one-s-battery-life-testing-is-complete-heres-how-power-efficient-the-two-krait-cores-are/

Hmm. Looks like usual AMOLED fail at white pages. Ugh. I do web browsing quite a bit.

Still, 4 hours is pretty good. I mostly watch videos and check emails with a fair bit of PDFs on commute so it's gonna be ok I guess. Only browse web for on the go reference etc.

If the leaked pic of that gs3 in Vietnam is true, I think I'll pass and buy the one s. Sense 4 is looking amazing compared to touch wiz .

[djemzine]

So the Rogers dual core S4 version is out. Who's going to take the plunge and drop $169.99 on 3 years or $624.99 outright?

[Pro]

So the Rogers dual core S4 version is out. Who's going to take the plunge and drop $169.99 on 3 years or $624.99 outright?

Definitely not me. Weak web browsing, no microsd, and so-so battery life. I'll pass.

I really love the whole look of the phone and HTC sense. It's just unfortunate that it isn't living up to what I expected. I'd rather get a Galaxy NOTE right now.

[P@man]

So the Rogers dual core S4 version is out. Who's going to take the plunge and drop $169.99 on 3 years or $624.99 outright?

I am curious to see how nice the screen really is. From the video it looks slightly too warm and yellow to me like the new iPad. I prefer the much cooler screens like the iPad 2 screen or the AMOLED.

Also, the thing is WIDE, according to the demo unit at least. It makes the Gnex look slender. I think we found the absolute maximum for a phone that isn't a phablet. 4.65. Let's hope the S3 doesn't go over that.

[djemzine]

Definitely not me. Weak web browsing, no microsd, and so-so battery life. I'll pass.

I really love the whole look of the phone and HTC sense. It's just unfortunate that it isn't living up to what I expected. I'd rather get a Galaxy NOTE right now.

Won't the GNote be too big to make calls and such? I tried the demo unit at Bell, and I felt it was too big against my face. Sure it will be nice if one paired a BT headset to it.


I am curious to see how nice the screen really is. From the video it looks slightly too warm and yellow to me like the new iPad. I prefer the much cooler screens like the iPad 2 screen or the AMOLED.

Also, the thing is WIDE, according to the demo unit at least. It makes the Gnex look slender. I think we found the absolute maximum for a phone that isn't a phablet. 4.65. Let's hope the S3 doesn't go over that.

I thought the HTC One X is 4.7"? Isn't that the absolute maximum for a phone that isn't a phablet?

I think personally, I'll hold off on this device too. I might consider the SGS III (based on the leaked video/pics released today) it seems feasible enough. If not, then I'd consider getting the SGS II HD LTE.

[amace]

So the Rogers dual core S4 version is out. Who's going to take the plunge and drop $169.99 on 3 years or $624.99 outright?

I'll be getting one next Friday.

[djemzine]

I'll be getting one next Friday.

Ah. Enjoy. Query, the batteries for both the Tegra 3 and S4 are 1800mah right? Is that sufficient for quad core at least?

@ amace, it will be also nice if you can do some battery tests based on what you use your phone for mostly.

That being said, on an off topic note, I found this article on Android Central, that HTC is considering making extended batteries for the One X and One S.

http://www.androidcentral.com/battery-maker-considering-htc-one-extended-batteries

[amace]

Ah. Enjoy. Query, the batteries for both the Tegra 3 and S4 are 1800mah right? Is that sufficient for quad core at least?

@ amace, it will be also nice if you can do some battery tests based on what you use your phone for mostly.

That being said, on an off topic note, I found this article on Android Central, that HTC is considering making extended batteries for the One X and One S.

http://www.androidcentral.com/battery-maker-considering-htc-one-extended-batteries

For sure.

I'll run some tests and give a bit of a review with how I find it.

I'm hoping the battery works well. I don't live in an LTE area, but I'll be in Toronto in a few weeks, interested to see how that goes.

[desidealer49]

For sure.

I'll run some tests and give a bit of a review with how I find it.

I'm hoping the battery works well. I don't live in an LTE area, but I'll be in Toronto in a few weeks, interested to see how that goes.

Cool. Thanks for the reviews guys.

[P@man]

Won't the GNote be too big to make calls and such? I tried the demo unit at Bell, and I felt it was too big against my face. Sure it will be nice if one paired a BT headset to it.



I thought the HTC One X is 4.7"? Isn't that the absolute maximum for a phone that isn't a phablet?

I think personally, I'll hold off on this device too. I might consider the SGS III (based on the leaked video/pics released today) it seems feasible enough. If not, then I'd consider getting the SGS II HD LTE.


I dont know how much of a difference the. 5 inch makes but some phones are too wide. Like the GS2 is a little fat but since it is only 4.3 it's okay. The Xperia arc and S are 4.3 too but their screens are taller rather than wider. So they are more slender despite having the same screen size.

The one x seems to be on the wide end of 4.7 cause the galaxy nexus looks skinny next to it. It might be because one is dark grey and the other white though.

Anyways, if anyone in the GVR area wants to look at it, they have a display model at the best buy across the street from metrotown. The screen has two burn in spots though but I doubt that is all that common.

[victorinoxs]

I dont know how much of a difference the. 5 inch makes but some phones are too wide. Like the GS2 is a little fat but since it is only 4.3 it's okay. The Xperia arc and S are 4.3 too but their screens are taller rather than wider. So they are more slender despite having the same screen size.

The one x seems to be on the wide end of 4.7 cause the galaxy nexus looks skinny next to it. It might be because one is dark grey and the other white though.

Anyways, if anyone in the GVR area wants to look at it, they have a display model at the best buy across the street from metrotown. The screen has two burn in spots though but I doubt that is all that common.

What kind of burn in spots? Are they yellow? If so, it's a VERY common issue of One X screen; same problem found on Xperia S since they both use the same panel. Sony said that they've found the issue and already fixed the manufacturing process but there are already thousands of One X shipped with defected panel. What's worse is that those yellow spots tend to show up when the device heats up, so sometimes it's not that easy to spot a defected screen. Hopefully this batch that Rogers is selling don't have this kind of problem.......

[P@man]

What kind of burn in spots? Are they yellow? If so, it's a VERY common issue of One X screen; same problem found on Xperia S since they both use the same panel. Sony said that they've found the issue and already fixed the manufacturing process but there are already thousands of One X shipped with defected panel. What's worse is that those yellow spots tend to show up when the device heats up, so sometimes it's not that easy to spot a defected screen. Hopefully this batch that Rogers is selling don't have this kind of problem.......

These ones are nothing like the yellow tint issue on the Xperia S. The spots on that One X unit is definitely a manufacture defect. Like two huge rust spots. Not the same and for sure not wide spread. The Xperia S problem is not really noticeable. These are blatant dark spots and that handset is clearly a rare lemon. I guarantee you that 99% of the handsets won't have spots like that display model. Lol

I doubt they use the same panel since both screens are quite different. The Xperia S is 4.3 inches while the One X is 4.7. The Xperia S also doesn't use gorilla glass. The HTC One X also has better viewing angles and is an IPS display while the Xperia S is a normal LCD non IPS display.

That said, videos look better on the Xperia S it seems and you can set the Xperia S a bit brighter.

[desidealer49]

Latest battery posts in the longest battery thread at XDA is reporting over 5 hours and closing in to 6 hours constant WIFI streaming for media. Sounds impressive for a 4.7 inch screen. I am hoping the S4 version will make it even better!

[victorinoxs]

These ones are nothing like the yellow tint issue on the Xperia S. The spots on that One X unit is definitely a manufacture defect. Like two huge rust spots. Not the same and for sure not wide spread. The Xperia S problem is not really noticeable. These are blatant dark spots and that handset is clearly a rare lemon. I guarantee you that 99% of the handsets won't have spots like that display model. Lol

I doubt they use the same panel since both screens are quite different. The Xperia S is 4.3 inches while the One X is 4.7. The Xperia S also doesn't use gorilla glass. The HTC One X also has better viewing angles and is an IPS display while the Xperia S is a normal LCD non IPS display.

That said, videos look better on the Xperia S it seems and you can set the Xperia S a bit brighter.

ya..sorry, you are right, not the same panel, but it's rumoured that some of the panels are provided by Sony; although different display technologies, they both suffer from Sony's manufacturing problem. Besides, there seem to be different types of panel found on One X, one with yellow tint and better viewing angle, one with natural white colour but not so great viewing angle and not as bright...

There are just too way many yellow spot reports out there and it's almost like a gamble to buy an One X....

[P@man]

ya..sorry, you are right, not the same panel, but it's rumoured that some of the panels are provided by Sony; although different display technologies, they both suffer from Sony's manufacturing problem. Besides, there seem to be different types of panel found on One X, one with yellow tint and better viewing angle, one with natural white colour but not so great viewing angle and not as bright...

There are just too way many yellow spot reports out there and it's almost like a gamble to buy an One X....

Yeah it's best to wait for sure. Even if you decide to go with the One X, it's still best to do your due diligence and at least see a video on the GS3 which is being announced in less than 2 weeks. Then if you decide that you prefer the One X, then these manufacturing niggles and kinks should be worked out by then.

The new iPad and iPhone 4/4s also had different temperature screens. Some were yellowish and some had cool blue screens. Plus some bs about the glue not evaporating in time. Haha

[Kakarot]

do you find that the white shell gets dirty? it looks nice when its clean and white, but i'd imagine it'd look equally as horrible if it were to pick up all the hand grime.

I take care of my devices, but yes... this is a real possibility and concern.... So a case will be a must IMO....

I been super busy with my 21 hour mandatory motorcycle course/work... I will be back soon! lol

[Kakarot]

Read that, good thing I don't do a lot of web browsing. Very mildly, just visit Mobile Syrup, RFD and one or two sites. Otherwise, have apps for most of the stuff like CNN, National Post, Globe & Mail, etc.

I wonder how it is for gaming, too bad they didn't do that test.

I am pretty sure the UK version wins in the graphics dept... while the rogers in the cpu... In my mind, quad core is the way to go for that reason and for the extra size.... I got a day and half out of my first full charge.

[Kakarot]

So the Rogers dual core S4 version is out. Who's going to take the plunge and drop $169.99 on 3 years or $624.99 outright?

I considered it, because the s4 is a beast.... but like I said about, if I bought it and then unlocked it... the price difference was $30.... so for $30, I got a factory unlocked, 32gb, better graphics/game section device.... I compared the 2 side by side for the last few nights (limited hands on time). The quad was better for me performance wise and battery wise. I returned the rogers for a full refund.

[Kakarot]

I am curious to see how nice the screen really is. From the video it looks slightly too warm and yellow to me like the new iPad. I prefer the much cooler screens like the iPad 2 screen or the AMOLED.

Also, the thing is WIDE, according to the demo unit at least. It makes the Gnex look slender. I think we found the absolute maximum for a phone that isn't a phablet. 4.65. Let's hope the S3 doesn't go over that.

device does not seem large at all, web browsing and the screen is amazingly vivid/bright. I think the s3 will be 4.7" as well. The htc does not seem large or clumsy, it looks and feels sexy.

[Kakarot]

Won't the GNote be too big to make calls and such? I tried the demo unit at Bell, and I felt it was too big against my face. Sure it will be nice if one paired a BT headset to it.



I thought the HTC One X is 4.7"? Isn't that the absolute maximum for a phone that isn't a phablet?

I think personally, I'll hold off on this device too. I might consider the SGS III (based on the leaked video/pics released today) it seems feasible enough. If not, then I'd consider getting the SGS II HD LTE.

I thought the note was 2 large as well, it is why I held off so long... but once I had it, I loved browsing, gaming, movies on it.... it still felt awkward in public. However, a lot of people were interested in it and asked me about it. If size is an issue, overall... it was very doable for me... and once it has ICS, I think it will be a force (assuming you are ok with the size)

[djemzine]

I am pretty sure the UK version wins in the graphics dept... while the rogers in the cpu... In my mind, quad core is the way to go for that reason and for the extra size.... I got a day and half out of my first full charge.

Even with the 1850mah battery?

[Kakarot]

Yeah it's best to wait for sure. Even if you decide to go with the One X, it's still best to do your due diligence and at least see a video on the GS3 which is being announced in less than 2 weeks. Then if you decide that you prefer the One X, then these manufacturing niggles and kinks should be worked out by then.

The new iPad and iPhone 4/4s also had different temperature screens. Some were yellowish and some had cool blue screens. Plus some bs about the glue not evaporating in time. Haha

announced yes, available... who knows... all I do know is, the battery on the quad is very impressive for the screen/specs.... I played with both devices and returned the rogers one. There is not stutter/lag in the quad and the battery life is better.. combined with the larger storage and factory unlocked.... it was a given for me.... both are great devices, but I seen "less" from the rogers device.... even though I thought it would be the opposite.

Once we have the quad core s4, and if the camera is 12mp/great as rumored.... I will probably make the jump... as long as the battery is android average/comparable!! 1080p would be a nice touch :P

I like the look of the htc, I like the feel, I like the ICS/Sense.... I like the sound, function/wifi/data..... so far, so good! I can honestly recommend this phone to anyone :)

welcome back htc, welcome back.

[Kakarot]

Even with the 1850mah battery?

keep in mind, I been a little busy.... but after I fully charged the phone, set it up, apps, emails, calls text....I was 48% at bed time and it took me into the next day easily..... but like I said about any phone for the last couple of years... it depends on what you do. Me personally... I am light on texts and calls for the most part, I play a few social games like chess/words with friends.. photos/facebook..... me and a friend compared them side by side, and both chose the UK/Quad version.... even had the dual core pause ;)

both are great devices... but if you have to buy outright, I would go quad.. or wait for the gs3

[djemzine]

Holding off on the One X for two reasons as mentioned, plus don't like the Tegra 3 Quad Core. Looking forward to what Samsung has to offer with their Exynos quad core. If the specs seem decent for the SGS III or whatever they call it, will make the plunge. Otherwise, I might consider the One X, if not the One V. Just have to put up with the no extended battery dealio.

[Kakarot]

Holding off on the One X for two reasons as mentioned, plus don't like the Tegra 3 Quad Core. Looking forward to what Samsung has to offer with their Exynos quad core. If the specs seem decent for the SGS III or whatever they call it, will make the plunge. Otherwise, I might consider the One X, if not the One V. Just have to put up with the no extended battery dealio.

obviously the s4 quad/dual core is a beast... heck, the s3 was amazing.... and the s4 is way better for power and performance... but that will also be an $800 phone, but yea.... odds are, I will have that as well... unless they drop the ball huge (which I cannot see). I liked all of my last 4 samsung devices.. or more, I lose count. However, there has to be something to make me jump (be it camera, battery) If all things were comparable... I may hold off, but that is very unlikely... Samsung seems to be on to something.

[djemzine]

obviously the s4 quad/dual core is a beast... heck, the s3 was amazing.... and the s4 is way better for power and performance... but that will also be an $800 phone, but yea.... odds are, I will have that as well... unless they drop the ball huge (which I cannot see). I liked all of my last 4 samsung devices.. or more, I lose count. However, there has to be something to make me jump (be it camera, battery) If all things were comparable... I may hold off, but that is very unlikely... Samsung seems to be on to something.

The GN could have been better in many ways. I think Samsung kind of dropped the ball on that for us consumers.

Only time will tell - http://www.tgeltaayehxnx.com/

[desidealer49]

Motorcycle course huh. Sounds fun. Mind asking what ya do? :)

I am also on the fence because of battery life. For moderate use I am sure this can last a day easily, but for an hour long read on the commute for example it might drop a lot which is what I am really worried about. That's why I am going for the one s except it is just 16gb and with a screen that is not as envious as the one x.

But if the battery was replaceable, I would have just bought a spare and I wouldn't care at all. Now I need to carry a charging cable. Still, I live in a city so I guess some bump charging during the day might be the next thing I will need to get used to. I am not too interested in the Samsung because sense looks so nice. I tested the one x at Rogers and sense 4.0 is great . Very polished.

Had they not given a somewhat inferior sensor to the nexus I would have bought that long ago and never cared about anything else :p

[desidealer49]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612612

Over 5 hours usage on the Snapdragon S4 version with mostly youtube. Impressive.

Now if it can show the same under web browsing over 3G/LTE, i am sold over this compared to the tegra version.

[UptownBoy26]

do you find that the white shell gets dirty? it looks nice when its clean and white, but i'd imagine it'd look equally as horrible if it were to pick up all the hand grime.

So true, I have the white One X international version. Real easy to stain..smudges and stains come really fast on this one..

[UptownBoy26]

So the Rogers dual core S4 version is out. Who's going to take the plunge and drop $169.99 on 3 years or $624.99 outright?

Comparing the international version and the Rogers version:
Weight: 130 g vs 146 g
Dimensions: 134.4 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm (international) vs 134.8 x 69.9 x 9.27 mm (Rogers)
Internal memory: 32 Gb, usable around 25 Gb vs. 16 Gb for Rogers
Most importantly, Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core 1.5 GHz vs. Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait for Rogers.
Plus paying data plan + $170 up front + 3 years commitment + Rogers bloatware (MyAccount, urMusic,Rogers Live, Rogers App Store)

Guess which one I am getting?

Unlocked phones rule the day everyday. :lol:

[UptownBoy26]

I considered it, because the s4 is a beast.... but like I said about, if I bought it and then unlocked it... the price difference was $30.... so for $30, I got a factory unlocked, 32gb, better graphics/game section device.... I compared the 2 side by side for the last few nights (limited hands on time). The quad was better for me performance wise and battery wise. I returned the rogers for a full refund.

I agree with you. That was the reason I bought the international version too.

[djemzine]

Comparing the international version and the Rogers version:
Weight: 130 g vs 146 g
Dimensions: 134.4 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm (international) vs 134.8 x 69.9 x 9.27 mm (Rogers)
Internal memory: 32 Gb, usable around 25 Gb vs. 16 Gb for Rogers
Most importantly, Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core 1.5 GHz vs. Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait for Rogers.
Plus paying data plan + $170 up front + 3 years commitment + Rogers bloatware (MyAccount, urMusic,Rogers Live, Rogers App Store)

Guess which one I am getting?

Unlocked phones rule the day everyday. :lol:

So I guess for people who like the Unlocked version, you'd pay premium for the unit $700 + or wait till it comes down in price?

Like I said, I myself am holding off until May 3rd (10 days from now) to see what the SGS III or whatever they call it has to offer. If its good/comparable to the HTC One X Tegra 3 version (with the same camera or slightly better, micro sd slot, removable battery, better battery) then I might go for it. If its lower in terms of specs, then yes I'd take the plunge on the HTC One X Tegra 3 and have to make sacrifices BUT I am not willing to pay premium for it. I can wait and let the price drop to a decent figure.

[Kakarot]

Motorcycle course huh. Sounds fun. Mind asking what ya do? :)

I am also on the fence because of battery life. For moderate use I am sure this can last a day easily, but for an hour long read on the commute for example it might drop a lot which is what I am really worried about. That's why I am going for the one s except it is just 16gb and with a screen that is not as envious as the one x.

But if the battery was replaceable, I would have just bought a spare and I wouldn't care at all. Now I need to carry a charging cable. Still, I live in a city so I guess some bump charging during the day might be the next thing I will need to get used to. I am not too interested in the Samsung because sense looks so nice. I tested the one x at Rogers and sense 4.0 is great . Very polished.

Had they not given a somewhat inferior sensor to the nexus I would have bought that long ago and never cared about anything else :p

Mandatory and Expensive... but it was fun, I now work in "justice" ;)

Yes, if the nexus had a better camera... if would of worked out much better for them and us.... I think the galaxy s 3 will be a beast, as long as they can get some battery life out of it or have it replaceable.... I am averaging 1.5 days with light/average use... no complaints, but nothing record breaking either.

[Kakarot]

So true, I have the white One X international version. Real easy to stain..smudges and stains come really fast on this one..

No issues yet, but I put on an invisible shield.... the only cases they had at futureshop were black :(

I need to find a nice white one.

[Kakarot]

So I guess for people who like the Unlocked version, you'd pay premium for the unit $700 + or wait till it comes down in price?

Like I said, I myself am holding off until May 3rd (10 days from now) to see what the SGS III or whatever they call it has to offer. If its good/comparable to the HTC One X Tegra 3 version (with the same camera or slightly better, micro sd slot, removable battery, better battery) then I might go for it. If its lower in terms of specs, then yes I'd take the plunge on the HTC One X Tegra 3 and have to make sacrifices BUT I am not willing to pay premium for it. I can wait and let the price drop to a decent figure.

well, I ordered 2 from handtec so far... grand total is approx $755 after taxes, shipping, conversion.. maybe a bit less. If I bought the rogers one I reserved, it would of been $700 after taxes, $20 to unlock... and still 16gb/dualcore. The s3 will be a bit more expensive, but possibly... a bit better as you mentioned above. I will just flip this phone, once it comes out... you lose a few bucks in that process... but you also play/use with them all.

[Blue265]

well, I ordered 2 from handtec so far... grand total is approx $755 after taxes, shipping, conversion.. maybe a bit less. If I bought the rogers one I reserved, it would of been $700 after taxes, $20 to unlock... and still 16gb/dualcore. The s3 will be a bit more expensive, but possibly... a bit better as you mentioned above. I will just flip this phone, once it comes out... you lose a few bucks in that process... but you also play/use with them all.

I look forward to your "Galaxy s III, now what?" thread soon! haha, thanks as always for your reviews

[equalizr]

I look forward to your "Galaxy s III, now what?" thread soon! haha, thanks as always for your reviews

I dont see it being much different as the cpu/gpu will be the exact same.

[teleguitar]

Do any of you One X owners have protective cases? I figure with such an expensive phone, one might buy at least a screen protector. I noticed there's a lot of choices and on ebay, tons of various cases and 'protectors.'

Can anyone recommend something?

[terrorencee]

Do any of you One X owners have protective cases? I figure with such an expensive phone, one might buy at least a screen protector. I noticed there's a lot of choices and on ebay, tons of various cases and 'protectors.'

Can anyone recommend something?

Case and screen protector aren't necessary. Look how well it absorbs the abuse!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux7oGEtrusI

[Blue265]

I dont see it being much different as the cpu/gpu will be the exact same.

It all depends which SGS3 you get. You can get the international SGS3 with the Exynos processor or the LTE version with S4 processor. Even if comparing the LTE S4 HTC One vs SGS3 S4, you've got different UIs (Sense vs TouchWiz), different screens (LCD vs SAMOLED), different features (unibody case vs removable back and battery). Expandable storage in one and not the other. Extra features such as picture taking/eye tracking. Lots to compare aside from processor and GPU alone

[baz5]

Case and screen protector aren't necessary. Look how well it absorbs the abuse!



I just started looking for a screen cover until I read about how durable the screen is. That being said, I have some minor scratches on my screen already.

[mcg]

LOL wow, that video is insane.

The iPhone 4 would probably give way on the second hit, lol. No scratches on mine so far after lots of use, but I do take care of it well.

[SkimGuy]

No offense but these titles sound incredibly pretentious...

[mcg]

Good news for 1X owners, CM9 port is out, but early stages... also trick found to flash custom kernels is here too, so the developer scene should be blooming any time soon now.

[mtl514]

+1 for thread!

Question is where can I find a black or white international unlocked version for cheap?