So, I have an Omnia 7 and am really happy with it, I think it's a great phone with a great operating system, even if it is a phone that was launched in 2010, I think it is still modern and up to date.
Now, I bought a Nokia N9 and really liked the display and finishing materials so
I started thinking what could be if WP had it, then imagine what could
be Lumia 800...
Well, comparing both phones i check that:
3G Network Frequencies:
Lumia 800: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Omnia 7: HSDPA 900 / 2100
Dimensions and Weight:
Lumia 800: 116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76.1 cc 142g
Omnia 7: 122.4 x 64.2 x 11 mm 138g
Display:
Lumia 800: AMOLED 16M colors 480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches (~252 ppi pixel density)
Omnia 7: Super AMOLED 16M colors 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches (~233 ppi pixel density)
Camera:
Lumia 800: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, dual-LED flash
Omnia 7: 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Chipset, CPU and GPU:
Lumia 800: Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1.4 GHz Scorpion Adreno 205
Omnia 7: Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon 1 GHz Scorpion Adreno 200
Battery:
Lumia 800: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1450 mAh (BV-5JW)
Omnia 7: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Well, i got this results and what i think that:
Lumia 800 wins in 3G network, camera and Chipset,CPU and GPU
Omnia 7 wins in display and battery
What u thinks guys? Does it worth changing? If anynone could help me with good facts, i really appreciate.
Thanks!
I have had an Omnia 7 since November 2010 - It's been great but I've had terrible network troubles since the Mango update.
I'm now due an upgrade and I think I will be going for the Lumia 800.
I was going to wait for the 900 but I really don't think I'd want anything bigger than the Omnia 7 which is already borderline in terms of size for me. The 800 is gorgeous in person and feels great in the hand. Plus Nokia seem to actually care about their users.
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I was going to wait for the 900 but I really don't think I'd want anything bigger than the Omnia 7 which is already borderline in terms of size for me.
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That's obviously a matter of personal preference and hand size.
I, for example, find 4.3 the ideal screen size, and some additional bulk does not bother me. Also, 900 does not use pentile, which is a big plus for me, since i read a lot on the phone.
d.a.v.o.r said:
That's obviously a matter of personal preference and hand size.
I, for example, find 4.3 the ideal screen size, and some additional bulk does not bother me. Also, 900 does not use pentile, which is a big plus for me, since i read a lot on the phone.
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I've never had an issue with the pentile display and I also read a lot on mine using the kindle app for example.
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I've never had an issue with the pentile display and I also read a lot on mine using the kindle app for example.
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Well, it's not really THAT bad, but the text DOES look noticeably clearer on the RGB screen when you compare side by side.
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Well, it's not really THAT bad, but the text DOES look noticeably clearer on the RGB screen when you compare side by side.
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Ah fair dos Never compared one side by side
Nokia Apps
I have omnia 7, too, and its great. I love the amoled display with its great colors, and that is the big difference entering the nokia and the samsung.
But Nokia provides some special apps like maps, drive and (new) public transport.
This might be an advantage if you dont plan to flash or unlock ur device...
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I have omnia 7, too, and its great. I love the amoled display with its great colors, and that is the big difference entering the nokia and the samsung.
But Nokia provides some special apps like maps, drive and (new) public transport.
This might be an advantage if you dont plan to flash or unlock ur device...
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Nokia Lumia also uses amoled.
Sorry @d.a.v.o.r , i meant to say super amoled, wich is Standing against a amoled Display in the Nokia lumia 800
Sent from my OMNIA7 using Board Express
the word upgrade for me should be if you buy a lumia 900 or htc titan
i don't even consider omnia W
I've just upgraded from Omnia 7 to Lumia 800.. the 3g issue finally got to me & then Samsung said 3 weeks to fix.. so purelygadgets had one at £340 (their service is great BTW & a UK spec as well).
The Lumia is a great upgrade I think..
Improvements:
the call quality is noticeably superior
Performance (90 vs 60 on WPBench);
the battery lasts 50-100% longer;
music (over BT at least)
Build quality
Camera - especially w/flash..
Nokia apps - Nokia Drive & Creative Studio especially.
Disadvantages
No Removable battery - sufficiently worried to go & buy an auxillary battery from Amazon for £20.
The screen is pretty equal - the better black of the Lumia vs the slightly bigger Sammy.
I have none of the reported issues - loose keys , poor battery poor Bass; perhaps that's because it's been out 6 months & they've sorted out the issues.
lastly its' obvious Nokia is much more committed to WP7 & phones in general - so will keep the phone updated with new features as they roll out..
(Note: This read only thread continues from the discontinued public HTC One mega thread, for more general HTC discussion check the HTC Flagships - Mega Tech Discussion Thread)
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Official Specifications:
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Sense 5.0 with BlinkFeed
4.7-inch Full HD 1080p SLCD3 @ 468PPI
Gorilla glass 2.0
1.7Ghz Quad Core Snapdragon 600 (krait 300 core)
2GB DDR2
32GB/64GB internal storage (no SD slot)
Full Metallic Unibody
MicroSIM
137.4x68.2x9.3mm/4mm (max/min)
143 grams with battery
2300 mAh Li-Polymer Embedded battery (non replacable)
Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX enabled
NFC Capable
Internal GPS antenna + GLONASS
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n
Support consumer infrared remote control
micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection
Camera:
HTC UltraPixel Camera (4MP)
BSI sensor, Pixel size 2.0 µm, Sensor size 1/3'
Dedicated HTC ImageChip™ 2
F2.0 aperture and 28 mm lens
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Smart Flash: Five levels of flash automatically set by distance to subject
Front Camera: 2.1 MP, 880 wide angle lens with HDR capability
1080p Full HD video recording for both front and back cameras
HDR Video
Continuous shooting and VideoPic
Slow motion video recording with variable speed playback
HTC Zoe™ with HTC Zoe™ Highlights and HTC Zoe™ Share
Retouch with Object Removal, Group Retouch, and Sequence Shot
Sound:
Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers (HTC BoomSound™)
Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™
HDR Microphone
Sense Voice
Network:
HSPA/WCDMA:
Europe/Asia: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
LTE: (optional)
EU: 800/1800/2600 MHz
US (AT&T): 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz
US (TMO): 700/AWS MHz
US (Sprint): 1900 MHz
Asia: 1800/2600 Mhz
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Official winner of ‘Global Mobile Award for Best Smartphone of 2013’ at MWC 2014>>
Official HTC One Website>>
HTC One Official Accessories>>
Introducing the new HTC One®, a new perspective on smartphones, press release>>
HTC One Wikipedia page>>
Anandtech's "Mega" HTC One review>>
I've never given any smartphone an editors choice award before, though I daily regret not giving the One S an award of some kind. For the HTC One I'm giving our Editors Choice Gold award, which is our second highest award. The One is an incredibly awesome device
I'm a big fan of the HTC One and can see myself using it for quite a while, even without seeing necessarily everything of its main upcoming contenders. It's a device which amazingly is built to the kind of specifications I'd want from a device — huge emphasis on camera, all metal construction with actively tuned antennas, and a powerful SoC inside.
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"The HTC One raised the bar for all smartphones with its gorgeous display, versatile camera and impeccable design. It's currently the standard by which all other smartphones are judged, and it remains the One to beat" Engadget
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Sense 6.0: New Camera Tips>>
Sense 6.0: Higher Performance Mode (HPM), hidden in developer options>>
[OTA] HTC One Sense 6.0 update, international 5.11.401.10 and 5.11.1540.9 Dev edition (changelog)>>
My HTC One Semi Review, vs HTC One X - extras: Double Flip Cover & Media Link HD>>
HTC One Reviews - collective post (after release)>>
[GUIDE][SCRIPTS] How to Easily Unleash your HTC One gaming powers>>
4MP Ultrapixel versus the world, impressive per pixel detail (collective post II)>>
4MP Ultrapixel versus Sony's 13MP and impressive Ultrapixel samples (collective post I)>>
HTC One Camera: Sharpness control>>
HTC One Camera: Low Light sub pixel detail>>
HTC One Camera: Auto Enhance + Tips>>
HTC One Gameplay videos>>
HTC Blog: Manage Photos Better with the New HTC One>>
HTC Blog: Photo Tips for Exposure>>
T3 Gadget Awards 2013: HTC One wins Phone of the Year, Design of the Year and Gadget of the Year>>
HTC's Official update Status page>>
How To Fix Wi-Fi connecting issues on the HTC One running Android 4.4.2>>
[OTA] HTC One 4.4.2 Update (EMEA) 4.12.401.8 (changelog)>>
[OTA] HTC One Developer Edition Sense 5.5 & 4.4 Update (USA) 4.06.1540.2>>
[OTA] HTC One Sense 5.5 & 4.3 Update (EMEA) 3.62.401.1 (changelog)>>
[OTA] HTC One Developer Edition 4.3 Update (USA) 3.22.1540.1 (changelog)>>
[GUIDE] Rumrunner S-Off Hboot for HTC One M7 International>>
HTC One "Vivid Blue" Edition Announced>>
One Adreno 320 GPU - Resolution Scaling GFX Bench tests>>
Adreno 320 GPU - OC GFX Bench tests>>
HTC One, 3D Games Performance Report, Asphalt 8>>
[OTA] 2.24.401.8 Changelog>>
HTC One supports Open GL ES 3.0 in the stock 4.2.2 OTA>>
Adreno 320 more details revealed>>
HTC One is highly repairable with special secret tool, says lead designer>>
Anandtech: Android 4.2.2 Update Rollout for HTC One Begins - We Take a Look>>
HTC One (Sense) Firmware 2.x, Android 4.2.2 OTA changelog>>
HTC One Google Edition, kernel source released with device launch>>
HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play edition review roundup>>
HTC One "Galmour Red" revealed>> Photos>>
HTC One Disassembly Video>>
Tips & Tricks for Outdoor Photography>>
HTC One wins Gold at Computex 2013 design and innovation awards>>
HTC One, Adreno 320 GPU scores better in 3DMark with the 2.17.40.1 update (4.2.2)>>
HTC One, Adreno 320 GPU scores better in Egypt HD (41fps vs 37fps) with the 2.17.40.1 update (4.2.2)>>
HTC One, 3D Games Performance Report Part III>>
HTC One, 3D Games Performance Report Part II>>
HTC One, 3D Games Performance Report Part I>>
Changelog for the leaked 2.17.401.1 update, JB 4.2.2>>
HTC Blog: HTC One with Nexus User Experience>>
Android Central: The best Android phone you can buy, as of June 2013>>
ElementalX, the HTC One best Gaming Kernel>>
[Resources] HTC One M7: Stock SD contents (205.1MB)>>
[INFO] UPDATED NON-ROOT METHOD: Identify the binning of the SoC on your HTC One>>
[INFO] How to root while preserving your stock files and still apply OTAs>>
Bryan Van Der Beek: A simple HTC One Camera Review>>
TechRadar: HTC One gets battery bump: become's TechRadar's third 5-star smartphone, Software update makes the One a 5 star hero>>
[PHOTOS] Share photos clicked from HTC One thread>>
Identify your unit batch using HTC's official tracking tool>>
[INFO] HTC One Serial code batch identification thread>>
The HTC One Design Story>>
HTC One Developer Edition Explained>>
HTC officially releases US Developer Edition RUU And Full ROM ZIP Posted (1.29.1540.3)>>
HTC One, First Adreno 320 GPU OC 450mhz results>>
HTC insists Nokia's injunction won't affect the One's current stock, new mics in the work>>
HTC One updated with camera enhancement suite and more in Europe (1.29.401.13)>>
Custom kernel succeed in using the HTC logo as a wakeup button>>
Cyanogen (Steve Kondik): "I really think HTC might be back in the game with the One">>
Clockwork Recovery (Koushik Dutta): " HTCDev unlock on this device actually behaves properly, unlike its predecessors. It behaves like a Nexus device">>
Economics Time: Taiwan probes allegations by HTC of Samsung wrongdoing>>
HTC One: HDR Sound Recording, hearing is believing>>
HTC One supply issues improve 'significantly': J.P. Morgan>>
Ultrapixel + Professional photographers + tips>>
HTC One will get OpenGL ES 3.0 support in the upcoming 4.2.2 update>>
Confirmed, Modern Combat 4 runs smoothly in full effects at native 1080p>>
HTC One, Adreno 320 GPU Shines in new 3DMark tests, beating Exynos Octa>>
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Chipworks and iFixit teardown, Brian Klug comments>>
SLCD3 FHD screen rules them all>>
HTC One camera versus One X>>
HTC One and 2012 flagships wil be upgraded to Android 4.2.2>>
HTC One, Design, beauty shots collective post>>
HTC Blog: Never Miss a Moment with BlinkFeed (video demo)>>
HTC One Color Options Compared, black versus silver>>
Stock ondemand governor and values on firmware 1.2x (new multi-core optimized CPU governor)>>
HTC One stock Adreno 320 GPU clocks revealed, 400mhz, can be increased up to 487mhz using custom kernels and fauxclock>>
HTC HTC One sales record success continued to accelerate expansion>>
HTC CMO: HTC One pre-orders exceed target, Global availability Smooth by Mid April>>
Modaco: This is not the Sense you love to hate>>
HTC Blog: Setup Your New HTC One>>
HTC Blog: Experiencing the New HTC One>>
HTC One On The Street video (during SGS4 presentation)>>
Full quality version of the HTC One commercial video>>
Focus Taiwan: HTC One pre-orders exceed target>>
Impressive gaming development on Snapdragon 600 and HTC One, runs MC4 in full effects, flawless out of box>>
Snapdragon 600's Adreno 320 against GPUs of the world, matches OCed 544MP3>>
HTC One ultrapixel is second best after the Nokia 808, beats the N95 and blows the Lumia 920 out of the water>>
HTC Zoe camera features, variable video playback speed and groupshot official demos>>
Are Android 4.1.2 graphics drivers reducing s600 Adreno 320 scores on the HTC One?>>
HTC Blog: Introducing the HTC One Developer Edition>>
UltraPixel camera samples>>
Phonedog: HTC One Retail unit unboxing>>
Early thoughts regarding high end games on the HTC One and 1080p Adreno 320 devices>>
Qualcomm's performance MSM-DCVS governor included on the stock HTC One, default is ondemand>>
Amazing BoomSound demo video>>
HTC One Reviews - Part I (pre-release>>
Jon Choo: HTC On review, must read!>>
HTC One benchmarks video>>
HTC Blog: Distortion Free Recording with HTC One>>
HTC One UltraPixel camera review (pre-release software)>>
The Engadget Interview: VP of design Scott Croyle talks HTC One at MWC 2013>>
MWC 2013 OFFICIAL ‘Best New Mobile Handset, Device or Tablet at Mobile World Congress 2013’: HTC One>>
TechRadar: HTC One, Best in Show at MWC 2013>>
But it was the show floor that swung it for HTC: "You only needed to look at the swaths of people clustered around the HTC stand to play with the One to see that this is where the buzz resides at the show this year."
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HTC flagship improvements throughout 2012 (after the One X early release difficulties)>>
Gizmodo: MegaPixels Don't Matter>>
HTC One Ultrapixel Whitepaper (Product website)>>
HTC One Ultrapixel Whitepaper (PDF)>>
HTC One, Black version scratch test>>
More info about Adreno 320 GPU architecture>>
HTC One scoring 34fps on GL benchmark and current Android 4.1.2 firmware (no throttling)>>
Snapdragon 600/800's direct competitor: Nvidia's Tegra 4/4i Architecture and Performance revealed, ETA end of 2013>>
Engadget: Moving forward with leaning back (HTC one)>>
HTC One Revealing Industrial Design Interview>>
Early GL benchmark, slower than expected>>
HTC Blog: Excitement Builds for New HTC One>>
HTC Blog: Breaking the Megapixel Myth>>
HTC Blog: Calling all IR apps>>
HTC Blog: Making the new HTC One>>
HTC Blow: HTC Launches Blinkfeed with the new HTC One>>
HTC One takes display pixel density crown by cnet>>
HTC One: everything you need to know by the verge>>
HTC One design concepts>>
Blinkfeed and Peter Chou interview>>
HTC Sense 5.0 and BlinkFeed: Walkthrough (Video) by pocketnow.com>>
HTC Gets Aggressive With HTC One Marketing>>
HTC One price and availability announcement>>
Qualcomm working with game devs to optimize for Snapdragon>>
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Snapdragon 800 Series and 600 Processors Unveiled, S600 40% faster than S4pro>>
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Pre-Reveal/Related information:
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HTC M7 Render and Analysis>> photos from the actual test device>> leaked shell>>
Official HTC One Videos by HTC:
Official Specsheet:
Official Pictures:
Hands-on:
Engadget: HTC One hands-on: design and hardware
Engadget: Engadget: Hardware Hands-on (Pictures)
Engadget: Software Hands-on (Pictures)
Videos shot by NON-final devices:
ShyamSasi said:
HDR videos captured with the HTC One Ultrapixel camera sensor
Source: http://blog.gsmarena.com/here-are-the-samples-of-hdr-videos-from-the-htc-one-ultrapixel-camera/
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Photos and video samples taken with the One: http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/02/19/htc-one-photo-and-video-samples/
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Benchmarks: Firmware 2.24.401.8
Browser Benchmarks
Stock Browser Sunspider: 930ms
Google Chrome: 1162ms
General Performance Benchmarks
CF-Bench: 30247, 25839 27602
To provide some context, the International SGSS III scores: 23966, 6489, 13080; and HTC One X scores: 22988, 6003, 12797
Quadrant: 12536 (CPU: 37541, Mem: 111164, I/O 10734, 2D: 1023, 3D: 2216)
Antutu: 24665
GFXBenchmark
TRex HD offscreen: 15fps
Egypt HD offscreen: 42fps (3.22, 4.3 update)
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Accessories:
hamdir said:
Visualized: HTC folding and 'double-dip' colored cases for the One
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HTC official updates
HTC has shown a good record of providing Android updates, they commit updates up to 18 months of the device lifetime, have gone through at least four major Android updates you can see how the HTC One is their best ever software supported flagship
2013 - HTC One (Google Edition): JB 4.2.2 > JB 4.3 > KK 4.4 > KK 4.4.2 >
2013 - HTC One (Sense): JB 4.1.2 / Sense 5 > JB 4.2.2 / Sense 5 > JB 4.3 / Sense 5 / Sense 5.5 > KK 4.4 / Sense 5.5 > KK 4.4.2 / Sense 5.5 >
2012 - HTC One X: ICS 4.0.3 / Sense 4.0 > ICS 4.0.4 / Sense 4.1 > JB 4.1.1 / Sense 4+ > JB 4.2.2 / Sense 5.0 (Final)
2011 - HTC Sensation: GB 2.3.4 / Sense 3.0 > GB 2.3.5 / Sense 3.5 (beta) > ICS / Sense 3.6 (Final)
2010 - HTC Desire HD: Froyo 2.2 / Sense 2.1 > GB 2.3.3 / Sense 2.1 > GB 2.3.5 / Sense 3.0 > ICS (Cancelled)
2010 - HTC Desire: Eclair 2.1 / Sense 1.9 > Froyo 2.2 / Sense 2.0 > GB 2.3 / / Reduced Sense 2.1 (Final, standalone download)
HTC Development Support
HTC officially supports unlocking boot-loader and have already provided unlocks for most its older Android phones, however S-OFF is not officially supported
Unlocking support and kernel sources can be found on this site http://htcdev.com/
A Fresh Restart
After the Out of Topic trouble we faced in the old thread, the mods and myself decided to start a new a sticky mega information thread, this time in read only format
The new thread will post news strictly to HTC One (M7) hardware and software, it will also cover tests, reviews and finds about various topics like the Snapdragon 600 SOC, Adreno 320 GPU, Ultrapixel camera, Sense 5, Google Edition, future updates, Gaming performance and Custom kernels
If anybody feels i have missed a piece of important information you can send it to me via PM and i will be sure to give you the credits
For those who like to continue the more general HTC action from the old thread, I will be contributing to the following Off-topic thread by @DeSaint2:
HTC Flagships - Mega Tech Discussion Thread
The US Developer version of the HTC One will skip ahead to Android 4.3
Jason Mackenzie @JasonMacHTC 17 Aug
@jmwein we definitely care and want you to have great experience. 2.2 is minor update so decided to go straight to 4.3.
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Jason Mackenzie @JasonMacHTC 17 Aug
@jmwein because 4.3 is so close. And 2.2 offered limited customer benefit.
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This should mean the HTC One Sense Android 4.3 OTA is imminent
How to fix your HTC One LCD color tint
To do you so you will need to flash Faux' custom kernel starting v006 and it's companion app
Faux123 HTC One kernel
Faux123 Kernel Enhancement Pro app
Go to the screen tab and reduce the value you think is causing the tint, for example on my HTC One i always felt its a little on the green side, in order to reach the perfect white balance make sure to reduce in very small amounts and keep in mind it will only work after a reboot
here is my set up:
HTC One Sprint Offer: Buy One, get One free - $199.99 / 2years (August 2013)
Buy 1, get 1 free
Right now, buy the sleek and powerful HTC One®, and we'll give you a second One free.
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(reserved)
HTC Here's To Change official page
We can better understand the ideas behind the campaign ie: The HTC One, a game changer
HTC Blinkfeed - SCREENCHANGER
YOUR LIFE LIVES HERE
Up to the minute is too late. Get inside the minute with HTC Blinkfeed home screen. Loop into your social streams, breaking news, sports scores now, and real-time everything. Life happens now, and so does HTC Blinkfeed.
HTC Boomsound - AUDIOCHANGER
THE SWEET SOUND OF SOUND
Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amps project audio with attitude. Your music, your videos, your games, your content - unleashed with volume you deserve. Stop checking your decibels at the door and untame your audio with HTC Boomsound.
HTC Zoe - PHOTOCHANGER
STOP STANDING STILL
Don't capture memories, re-live them. Create hi-definition video shorts, screen tap your way to picture perfect results, and craft highlights from your footage in seconds. Make everyday moments amazing with HTC Zoe Photo.
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Size comparison between the three HTC One series phones - One Mini vs One (M7) vs upcoming One Max
also it appears a fingerprint scanner is being added to the Max
http://www.eprice.com.hk/mobile/talk/4542/53217/1/
The Unwired: HTC STARTS SOFTWARE UPDATE ROLL-OUT FOR THE HTC ONE - ADDS SUPPORT FOR HTC MINI+ AND GOOGLE KEYBOARD - 2.24.401.8
HTC has just started to roll-out a minor firmware update for the HTC One, which already hit France. According to the provided information, the v2.24.401.8 update, which only is 32 MB small, is said to add compatibility for the upcoming HTC Mini+ remote control as well as the original Google Android keyboard, which is available from the Android Google Play market as a free download. If HTC has now started to roll-out a minor firmware update, which contains support for the HTC Mini+, it shouldn't take too long anymore to see it released in Europe, even if HTC has yet not officially announced it but all we have is the::unwired's earlier observation of a software update as well as Clove's later blog post of the expected launch.
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Android Authority: Android 4.3 coming to HTC One and Droid DNA by end of September, exec tweets
@JasonMacHTC: Lots of questions re 4.3 release for One. We r wrking hard (needs cert) to release 4.3 across all US, Canada skus by end Sept. DNA as well.
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https://twitter.com/jasonmachtc/status/369542700447453184
Latest HTC One 2.24.401.8 OTA released by @mike1986. as pure stock odexed ROM
[ROM] HTC One *STOCK* ROM | 2.24.401.8 | Jelly Bean | HTC Sense 5
update: uploaded now
HTC One 2.24.401.8 OTA is now pushing for the Europe WWE region
(thanks @Evilus for the screens)
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(some units received it as 2.24.401.9 such as CID: HTC_j15)
picard47 said:
I can confirm that the official google keyboard works like a charm.
Update: I think a kernel update as well. 3.4.10-g445d072 to 3.4.10-g28df0d6
Now you can open maps etc. directly from the contact window. I believe that didn't work before the update.
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HTC Mini+
For those wondering about the HTC Mini+, it's a remote control for the latest HTC devices
more info here>>
Benchmarks: HTC One Firmware 2.24.401.8 - Android 4.2.2 (updated in OP)
CF bench:
Quadrant:
Antutu:
Sunspider, Stock browser:
Sunspider, Chrome:
GFX Bench 2.7.2:
A really thorough HTC One hardware review from the ARHD Blog
ARHD Blog: HTC One review - Part 2: Hardware
Some highlights:
The HTC One is considered by many to be the Android flagship phone of 2013, and has topped the PhoneDog Smartphone Rankings weekly since March 31st. This not only makes it one of the most successful HTC phones of all time, it also means it has been at the #1 spot for longer than even the immensely popular Apple iPhone 5.
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It is a real beauty of engineering, with a sleek aluminium casing exceeding even the quality of the iPhone 5, with a superior hardness rating. The unibody polycarbonate body of the HTC One X is a thing of the past, with each individual One casing taking 200 minutes to manufacture.
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Photos are processed with the HTC ImageChip 2. This allows features such as 60FPS video capture and HDR video.
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When compared to the output from the Galaxy S4 or iPhone 5, the difference in quality is night and day. No phone to date can match the HTC One for sound quality. Playing for example racing games on HTC One is a really great experience. Stereo system is just amazing.
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The black bezel around the 4.7 inch 1080p (468 ppi) SuperLCD 3 screen is invisible with the screen off, which results in a great edge-to-edge effect.
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However, S600 seems to have enough power to supply, because the speed and fluidity of the HTC One is something to be admired. Every system app can be launched in under 2 seconds, and the overall experience feels very snappy. In fact, the phone feels faster than Galaxy S4, which experiences many micro lags caused by its TouchWiz custom UI. The HTC One doesn't seem to lag at all. The only instance is caused by Android: poor scrolling in some apps.
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With the new Snapdragon 800 processors due to be included in phones starting September, the 600 will soon be minorly outdated, but it is still an excellent choice. Bundled with this is the Adreno 320 GPU. This is one of the best GPUs currently available, and beats the PowerVR SGX 544MP3 found in the Galaxy S4. The iPhone 5 also uses a PowerVR, and due to it’s smaller screen size and resolution, this phone will generally play games smoother than on the HTC One, however at the cost of screen size.
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One of the main issues which HTC had to tackle during the designing process of the HTC One was a how to ensure the device wan't susceptible to capacitive detuning, where the human hand would stop the radio form functioning correctly. An example of this was the grip of death experienced by the iPhone 4. HTC solved this issue in a unique and clever way: the antennas tune themselves actively in order to ensure the best Standing Wave Ratio and to match impedance during the presence of a hand or case. HTC introduced a new antenna feeding structure to ensure that attenuation doesn't affect the overall antenna performance regardless of how the HTC One is held in the hand. This active antenna tuning is a first for 2013. The actual antennas HTC uses are the metal strips at the top and bottom of the device.
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In conclusion, the HTC One has proven itself to be top of the Android class, and thoroughly deserves its extended period as PhoneDog #1 smartphone. The build quality is second to none, and the overall specs definitely don't fall short. On paper, the phone is a beast, but in the hand it's more of a beauty.
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Hardware Summary:
+ High-end Snapdragon 600 SoC
+ 2GB of RAM memory
+ Impressive camera capabilities with HTC Zoe™ feature
+ IR (infra-red spectroscopy)
+ BoomSound™ stereo speakers
+ 2300 mAh battery
+ Excellent full HD SLCD3 screen with 468PPI
+ Next generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi modem
+ GNSS support
+ Effective cooling system with aluminium unibody
- No LPDDR3 RAM memory
- No Gorilla Glass™ 3
- Only two capacitive buttons instead of three
- Under-clocked CPU (from 1.9 to 1.7 GHz)
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HTC One Simple Gaming Boost scripts - Root
While the HTC One mostly ramps up the CPU pretty well on it's own for the majority of (optimized) games, certain games still need a good old fashioned boost to the CPU governor, you can figure out these games when they fluctuate between very smooth fps and laggy for no obvious reason (like lagging in non detailed areas)
Examples of such games are Ripetide GP2, Beach Buggy Blitz, Real Racing 3 and Iron Man 3
Use the attached very simple scripts to boost your CPU quickly before you game and then unboost when you are done
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HTC One Adreno 320 GPU - OC GFX Bench tests
By default the GPU is slightly underclocked at 400mhz, using custom kernels it can be easily unclocked to 450mhz (same as the stock clock on the SGS4) or go further to 487mhz
However after 450mhz there is a relation between the GPU And CPU
CPU 1728mhz, GPU 400mhz (stock 2.24.401.8)
CPU 1300mhz, GPU 450mhz
CPU 1500mhz, GPU 450mhz
CPU 1728mhz, GPU 450mhz
CPU 1728mhz, GPU 487mhz
CPU 1890mhz, GPU 487mhz
CPU 2109mhz, GPU 487mhz
18fps / 46fps are the highest GFX scores i could achieve on my HTC One
Going with higher CPU clocks and GPU 487mhz will not yield any benefit it will score the same
Interestingly going with extreme GPU clocks like 533mhz will bring performance crashing all the way down
Anfroud Authority: HTC One: How to master BlinkFeed
Conclusion
The HTC One’s BlinkFeed app is a cool feature that snugly packs
all your favorite content into one page. It is one of the big
reasons that many users love their HTC One, although, arguably,
it’s also one of the big reasons that some users shy away from
the HTC One.
While BlinkFeed is very easy to master, the app’s inability to
accommodate custom media sources frequently cause me to
believe that other similarly natured apps actually work better
and has better flexibility. Though, on the other hand, it’s this
lack of flexibility that makes BlinkFeed easy to master and easy
to use.
Lastly, while BlinkFeed may seem pervasive at first, you can
actually dismiss it from view by setting a different main
homescreen or by using a custom launcher — either of which
doesn’t remove the app from your system. For the latter, you
can take the geeky route: flash a custom ROM.
What do you think of BlinkFeed? Do you use it at all? Or, do you
prefer a different third-party app instead, and if so, what app?
Share your BlinkFeed experiences with us by sounding off in the
comments.
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Still Number 1 for both the Expert's and People's Choice
PhoneDog: Official Smartphone Rankings - week 76
PhoneDog (@PhoneDog) tweeted at 9:16 PM on Wed, Aug 21, 2013: Not budging, the HTC One is still #1 on the Official Smartphone Rankings! Vote for your favorite, http://t.co/w6kmUUgOrn (https://twitter.com/PhoneDog/status/370248003300253696)
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HTC/Adreno GPU comparative (native onscreen)
HTC Desire HD, Adreno 205, WVGA, GFX bench
3.5fps, TRex, onscreen
Desire 600, Adreno 203, QHD, GFX bench
4.1fps / 10.2fps, TRex / Egypt HD, onscreen
Desire 500, Adreno 203, WVGA, GFX bench
4.7fps / 11.5fps, TRex / Egypt HD, onscreen
HTC Sensation, Adreno 220, QHD, GFX bench
5.8fps / 16.3fps, TRex / Egypt HD, onscreen
HTC One X+, T37, 720p, GFX bench
5.8fps / 17.3fps, TRex / Egypt HD, onscreen
HTC One Mini, Adreno 305, 720p, GFX bench
9.3fps / 24.2fps, TRex / Egypt HD, onscreen
HTC One S, Adreno 225, QHD, GFX bench
11.3fps / 28.4fps, TRex / Egypt HD, onscreen
HTC One (M7), Adreno 320, 1080p, GFX bench (stock underclocked)
15fps / 40fps, TRex / Egypt HD, onscreen
HTC One (M7), Adreno 320, 1080p, GFX bench (450mhz unlocked)
17fps / 45fps, TRex / Egypt HD, onscreen
LG G2, Adreno 330, 1080p GFX bench
23.7fps / 52.0fps (59fps vsync off), TRex / Egypt HD, onscreen
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Update: If you download this game from your 3.x ROM with ES 3.0 drivers it will download an improved version with Anti-Aliasing and better color precision, explained in this post
HTC One, 3D Games Performance Report, Asphalt 8 (tested on 2.24.401.8)
This game runs in sub 1080p, around 720p judging from the 1:1 snaps, this game features built-in graphics settings and by default it's set to medium, which can be raised to high, the only difference between the two modes are the added gameloft style lens flare reflections and motion blur, equally medium mode suffers from some dithering and reduced precision in shaders
Performance wise, it runs well in both modes most but suffers from random fps dips, so it joins the rank of games in need of CPU governor boost, once boosted it runs extremely smooth, so make sure to use my
HTC One Simple Gaming Boost scripts - Root
If you are using stock kernel it runs extremely well with the above script until it hits the temperature threshold and throttles the GPU, to fix this you need to either disable ThermalD or use custom kernels like Faux or Elemental X
Medium - Scaled 1080p (dithering)
Medium - Scaled 1080p - Boost (no motion blur, no lens reflections)
Medium 1:1 (dithering)
High - Scaled 1080p (no dithering)
High - Scaled 1080p - Boost (+ motion blur, + lens reflections)
High - Scaled 1080p - Flares (+ motion blur, + lens reflections)
High - 1:1 (no dithering)
Fore more info about Asphalt 8 check this review at TouchArcade