HTC Desire X Review

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Posted: 24 Oct 2012, 07:06, by Nick T.

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Introduction:

Last time when HTC had a serious contender positioned in the mid-range Android category was when the One V hit the shelves. It was a cute little handset with good build quality and adequate performance. However, it has been a while since then, so we guess the maker decided to spice things up a bit with a new device.

Introducing the HTC Desire X – a smartphone that fits perfectly in the mid-range tier with its 4-inch screen, 1GHz dual-core processor, 4GB of storage and 5-megapixel auto-focus camera. Yeah, perhaps those features don't seem too exciting at first, but when you add the smartphone's reasonable pricing to the equation, it suddenly seems like we have a potential winner on our hands. Or do we? Let's find out!

The box contains:

Wall charger
microUSB cable
Wired stereo headset
CD with the user manual
Quick start guide
Warranty and other documentation

Design:

To just say that the HTC Desire X looks nice would be a gross understatement In fact, the smartphone is surprisingly attractive and is surely among the best-looking Android mid-rangers we've come across lately. With its gently curved back side, the device fits like a glove when being held and feels just like an extension of your hand – comfortable to grasp and easy to operate.



HTC Desire X is surely among the best-looking Android mid-rangers

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There are a few things, however, that HTC could have paid more attention to. First and foremost, the physical buttons on the Desire X – the lock button on top and the 2-button volume rocker on its right side, are a pain in the rear to use due to their poor tactile response and insufficient travel. Another thing that bothers us is just how easily fingerprints stick to the plastic back plate of the smartphone, at least on its black version, and how tricky it is to get them off afterwards.


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The 5-megapixel shooter

Display:

Super LCD 2 is the technology used to make the 4-inch screen on the HTC Desire X, just like the case is with the HTC One X flagship. That explains why the display panel is so pleasing to the eye, with its bright, lively colors and impressively wide viewing angles. Furthermore, the screen retains a decent level of visibility even when the sun is shining right at it, although using your hand to provide some shade might be required in extreme occasions. As far as details are concerned, the 480 by 800 pixels of resolution is so 2010, but it is acceptable for a display of this size, especially when a traditional RGB pixel arrangement is in use.

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1. loken posted on 24 Oct 2012, 07:23 9

not better than the Xperia p

4. RedFox posted on 24 Oct 2012, 07:37 7

not even close to be ,
upgradeable to JB
very bright screen
aluminum uni body
8 mp camera
1080p video
16 gb internal
1 gb of ram
nfc
simply it looks beautiful .

9. GTR722 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:42 1

But remember, for PA, the SGSIII Mini is better LOL

11. OptimusOne posted on 24 Oct 2012, 23:13 0

desire x pros: sense

xperai p pros: everything else

2. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2012, 07:27 9

way better than S3 mini

3. loken posted on 24 Oct 2012, 07:36 4

the p is better because it got bigger ram , its aluminium body , its bright display , its 1808p camera , front cam .... what else?? only turn off is no micro sd card!!

5. psysect posted on 24 Oct 2012, 08:03 3

desire x is better than xperia p when it has : Sense UI v4.0(not campare with Timescape UI) - beat audio(best quality sound) - wave support - micro Sd - bluetooth v4.0 - chipset Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon - much better battry 1650 mAh - dynamic design

7. smallworld posted on 24 Oct 2012, 08:45 2

Please the Xperia P is better on every aspect.

10. GTR722 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:43 1

If you put "beats audio" above Walkman...I have bad news for you.

6. tiara6918 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 08:11 0

As of now, I think this is the best affordable mid-range smartphone in the market. Too bad htc didn't include a front facing camera:(

8. Nathan_ingx posted on 24 Oct 2012, 12:01 0

Disappointed!

12. Varyar posted on 25 Oct 2012, 09:11 0

@Phonearena:
Are the specs mentioend accurate? Has it been updated after the review?
It says Desire X has Scratch-resistant glass & Compass. Is that true?

13. redmd posted on 25 Oct 2012, 15:13 0

can't they have a4 inch quad core phone? even an underclocked tegra will do.

15. henrys posted on 16 Dec 2012, 05:55 0

meizu mx 4-core, bad luck its only in china

14. ghufranjani26 posted on 12 Dec 2012, 22:01 0

HTC Desire X review How To Check googlekiworld.blogspot.com/2012/12/htc-desire-x-review-how-to-check.html

16. theboxer23 posted on 27 Dec 2012, 04:03 0

Guys help me decide what to buy the samsung galaxy s duos, or htc desire x?

20. Varyar posted on 26 Apr 2013, 06:55 0

Desire X

17. kairo posted on 10 Jan 2013, 09:04 0

phone arena plz answer !!!
I want 2 buy dis fone, but i dont know is dis fone has Scratch-resistant glass ?
some sites (Gsmarena) says it hasn't!!

19. Varyar posted on 26 Apr 2013, 06:54 0

It does not have...

18. jitts posted on 18 Mar 2013, 08:34 0

I think grand sucks in front of htc desire x

21. Varyar posted on 26 Apr 2013, 06:56 0

Yes, it does with the low Pixel dencity and huge size.... Whilst it has a bright screen

22. vikrantsingh47 posted on 27 Apr 2013, 10:11 0

which is better, lg optimus L7 ll or desire x ?

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