HTC One (M7 / GSM)
Phone Scoop Review
Mar 12, 2013 by Rich Brome
The One is HTC's new flagship Android phone for 2013. It has a slick unibody metal design and cutting-edge specs and features. Phone Scoop takes the Sprint version for a spin in this full review. read review ›
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Innovative Design Perfection
Carrier: AT&T
This phone surpasses the competition in all areas, from design to capabilities, you won't find better in a single device.
I expected an adjustment period for the new technology that is present on the device such as Blinkfeed, and Zoe; but what I found was an easy transition to full immersion.
The entire Sense UI has an entirely different feel than previous versions, yet somehow maintains a sense of familiarity.
HTC made a bold move by deleting one of the standard 3 buttons found on all other Android devices. After a day with the phone, it is second nature to use the 2 button layout.
I wasn't sure I would use Blinkfeed, and now, I can't see how I lived with out it. I love that I am immediately updated on all of my news and social feeds just by hitting the power button. I am anxious to see how HTC builds on this feature. I would love to be able to customize this feed further.
Call quality on the ONE is outstanding, even in noisy settings.
The screen of this phone is so crisp and vivid, this is the one feature that is immediately noticeable when you turn it on.
I love watching videos on it, with the front facing dual surround speakers with BoomSound technology, the experience is fully engaging and bold.
The pictures taken with the 4mp Ultrapixel camera are extremely vivid and detailed. The colors are accurate, and in low light situations, not a detail is missed.
The battery has performed better than my HTC OneX by about 20%. I am averaging about 7-8 hours of moderately heavy usage before getting to about 10 percent battery. I can't complain about that at all. This is a smart phone, it is doing a lot, and I do not expect the battery to last an entire day.
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HTC! You've done it!!!!
Carrier: AT&T
Oh wow!!!! Let me start out by saying.... Finally! The HTC One is an absolute dream! There is so much to say about this magical, beautiful phone! I love the build quality and the look of the phone! Lets get to some pros/cons!
Pros:
Brilliant 1080p screen!
Perfect size 4.7 inch!
Boom Sound is absolutely amazing!
Ultra pixel camera is crazy clear and works great!
2gb ram makes this phone handle any work load!
Quad Core Krait 300 1.7GHZ, need I say more!
Blink feed is great once you set it up!
LTE is blazing fast!
32GB internal is more than enough memory!
Battery life is great, I get more than a day usage out of it!
Sense 5 is a monster! I love it!
Cons:
Can get a little warm without a case.
The back/home buttons takes a little getting used to.
Can't hold phone on shoulder and talk or the other person. cant hear you.
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Killer looking, sounding phone
I walked into T-Mobile at 10:04 am on the first day they have the phone in-store (yes the one closest to me DID get the phone), and I was the third person there, all of us getting the HTC One. Another person walked in moments later, trading "up" from an iPhone 5 on AT&T.
I had the HTC Sensation when it came out 2 years ago, and a year ago upgraded to the Galaxy Nexus that I bought off of Google Play.
This device is sleek, feels incredibly solid, and has the BEST sound I have had in a smart phone.
Pros:
+Solid build
+HTC setup was VERY easy, broght ver most of my pictures, contacts, etc.
+Fast browsing of web pages, apps, etc
+TV remote is easy to set up and works
+Like 5 home screens, even though one is taken up with blinkfeed.
+So far battery is not too bad - though I keep it plugged in while in the car/at my desk. Though I made it a whole day with moderate web browsing, music, etc yesterday without charging, and had 20% left on battery.
+Very responsive screen
+Blinkfeed is growing on me - set up what you think you want to see.
+Camera seems to be pretty good, but have not really put it to a tough test.
Cons:
-No earbuds in the package. Come one this is a $500+ phone, why not some decent earbuds?
-No recent apps button. HTC has you double touch the home to bring up recent apps. Kind of a hassle after pure google experience.
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"One" of the best I've ever had
Carrier: T-Mobile
HTC One was my lil Hero of an upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy S2
Pros:
1. Loved the All metal build, so cool looking and feeling
2. The phone was very reliable, almost 0 lag.
3. Honestly everything you needed, the phone had and it did well. except...
Cons:
1. Battery was no bueno
2. The "Ultra Pixel" camera frickin sucked.
Overall:
This phone was an excellent phone. My only reason for replacing it was the fact that I always get a new phone almost every year lol. Awesome phone. HTC is a very good manufacturer.
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LOVE IT
Carrier: T-Mobile
I got my HTC ONE M7 when it just came out. Now 14-1-2016 it stil works like the amazing monster it was in 2013 ! My battery life is still good for an phone that has been used since 2013 and i really used it in every possible way. I was waiting for the next flagship but the M8 and M9 didn't suprise me, so the M7 really was good in my eyes. I'm glad no to read that the M10 wil come in 2016 so i can finally get a new phone that will hold the HTC ONE M7 name high.
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HTC One its a good decision.
I had to reluctantly uprade my phone. I finally moved from Verizon to at&t. I was coming from a long line of HTC Phones. I had really considered the Samsung route this time as my wife was going in that direction already. Not a whole lot of salesman understand the One and its capabilities so it makes it a rather difficult decision. Alot of phones have a alot of good features. HTC to me has always been reliable & just worked. It seemed at first the reviews were either totally awesome or totally sucked. Nothing to really help the actual questions. First off the phone is made of solid aluminum. it is very healthy as far as materials. It fits good in your hand although it is seems like it is fragile. A case or cover will ease your mind with that note. The battery is above average for HTC. We HTC users know that the battery life is not so great cause we PHONE GEEKS could not have enought battery if it were hooked to a car battery. The batteery has lasted rather well. My solution for my rezound is I carried several extended batteries to just pop in and go. I often have long weekends & by the time my phone is hurting, i don't have time or access to charge. So on the HTC ONE I opted to use a Morphie Juice Pack. Battery issue solved for what ever I do. The software is solid & smooth. The only con is the Blinkfeed option. I here that a new software upgrade may be able to disable that. i don't use the blinkfeed and have just adjusted the home screen where it is not first page I see. Salesman often lack the ability to really tell the options & features. There is all kinds of hidden menus, options, and features. Small chat with customer support cleared any & all doubts I had on this move. Often we have a couple of days to decide if our new assistant will be what we really want.
If you really use your smartphone, this is it! The best phone i have ever owned to date. It is solid, reliable, smooth, & filled with ability. you will not be dissappointed.
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Its the ONE
Carrier: AT&T
Had the phone for well over a month now after swapping between the iPhone 5 and GS4 and I would have to say the One is by far the most impressive of the bunch. The front facing dual speakers produce amazing sound, the Ultrapixel camera is very impressive and the phone operates very smoothly. Now with the 4.3 update I can also enjoy seeing my battery percentage. Blinkfeed although originally I thought it pointless is actually very impressive. Seeing anything that interests you right on your home screen, who wouldnt like that.
Overall this phone is amazing, the software along with the dependable hardware makes this phone a winning combonation.
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Better than the 1st
Carrier: T-Mobile
In my opinion the HTC one although long awaited release has been an excellent successor to the T-Mobile's HTC One S. The design feels really good in your hands and has sleek look without a case. As far as quality goes I have not seen a better display on any phone including the GSIV. Other Pros include Beats Audio enhancements, Battery Life, durability, and the Zoe feature on the camera.
My only Con is it is almost scary to not have a case of some sort because it is very slippery in your hands. Great phone HTC!
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Excellent Phone - Call me impressed
Carrier: T-Mobile
This is one excellent phone. HTC really came out swinging and this one is a home run.
PROS:
Great screen, so clear, almost 3D
Awesome sound quality, including playing music out of the speakers, speakphone, and general earpiece sound quality (blows SG3 away)
Overall refinement of Sense 5 ... Yes, it's a skin but it's a darn good one
Speedy speedy speedy
Few crashes -- seems WAY more stable than other Android phones I've had (i.e. SG3)
A real beauty to look at
With proper settings battery life is pretty darn good
CONS:
Manufacturing glitches causing gaps.. I notice one between speaker grill and Gorilla Glass .. but this is tolerable
I specifically would recommend the T-Mobile version of this phone due to its inclusion of the 1700 mhz AWS band not found on AT&Ts. I seem to have *some* sort of 4G wherever I go (either HSPA+ or LTE!)
Buy it. Period.
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HTC makes a comeback
Carrier: AT&T
I bought my HTC One a few days ago and I must say I am completely happy with it. HTC did a great job in making a stellar phone that surpasses a lot of other android phones on the market today.
Pros:
- Beautiful screen and metal design body
- Dual speaker system in the front for listening to music and watching video
- great camera, quick shutter speed
-HTC sense looks way better and is more responsive
- Good battery life so far. I am able to get a day and a half out of it with moderate use.
- Good sound quality when on phone calls.
Cons:
The only con I found with the phone so far is that Linking existing contacts with facebook contacts was a little glitchy. I tried just going to my contacts and clicking "Link" and then select the same facebook contact but it did not let me link the two. I found out that if you go to edit the existing contacts name or change it, this will free you to link the contacts. Strange and time consuming.
