HTC Desire X Review

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

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Call quality:

Although not entirely perfect, the call quality we experienced with the HTC Desire X was definitely above the average. Both through the earpiece and on the other side of the line, voice tones are slightly hollow, yet free of crackling sounds and loud enough for us to understand the other party without any effort.

Battery life:

With a capacity of 1650 mAh, the removable battery inside the HTC Desire X can deliver 6 hours of 3G talk time, which is within the acceptable norms. In stand-by mode, the smartphone should last for about a month before it needs to be recharged.

Conclusion:

Chances are thatthe HTC Desire X is a phone that you won't regret getting. Its maker has managed to deliver a reasonably priced smartphone that looks good enough to make you want to show it off in public. Besides, the handset runs as smoothly as a contemporary Android device should and its front is graced by a screen of above average quality. Yet be aware of the fact that the HTC Desire X has its flaws. For example, you'll have to live with the horrible physical keys it has been cursed with and the lack of support for HD video. The performance of the stock web browser also leaves something to be desired.

If you are interested in an alternative to the HTC Desire X, there's the Sony Xperia P, which might be priced slightly higher, but offers a much better camera and an amazingly bright display packed inside an aluminum body. In case you are into AMOLED displays, the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini might grab your attention with its 4-inch WVGA screen, and you'll also get a front-facing camera as a bonus. If you need something a bit more affordable, you might give the HTC One V a try as it delivers decent performance at a noticeably lower price.

HTC Desire X Video Review:

Pros

Attractive design
Good screen quality
Performance is top notch

Cons

Horrible physical buttons
Low on native storage space

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1. loken posted on 24 Oct 2012, 07:23 9 8

not better than the Xperia p

4. RedFox posted on 24 Oct 2012, 07:37 7 2

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 0

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

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

desire x pros: sense

xperai p pros: everything else

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

way better than S3 mini

3. loken posted on 24 Oct 2012, 07:36 4 0

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 7

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 1

Please the Xperia P is better on every aspect.

10. GTR722 posted on 24 Oct 2012, 15:43 1 0

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

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

Disappointed!

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

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

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

Desire X

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

It does not have...

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

I think grand sucks in front of htc desire x

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

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

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