HTC Desire X smartphone review: a smartphone that will not disappoint. HTC Desire X smartphone - model review, customer reviews and experts Nts desire x

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It seems that the materials of the case are good, and the design is remarkable, but everything rested on a rather modest filling. And to use beautiful, but at the same time not very fast smartphone not very pleasant. Especially when there is an abundance of affordable Android devices on the market for a reasonable price.

HTC develops a line of mid-range gadgets, Desire V positions are supported by Desire SV, which works much faster than previous models (affects new processor). Let's not forget about One V, which will soon be one year old - a replacement will come in handy. The answer to the wishes of buyers will be HTC Desire X showcased at IFA last fall in Berlin.
The phone offers a 4-inch WVGA screen, 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, Android 4.0.4 paired with HTC Sense. It now has a 2-core 1 GHz processor, 768 MB random access memory, 4 GB of its own, as well as a slot for memory cards. The battery capacity is typical for a mid-range device and amounts to 1650 mAh.

Equipment:

• Smartphone


• Charger


• Cable


• Headset


• Battery


• Instructions

Design

The appearance of the smartphone is nothing new; it looks like an exact copy of HTC Desire V, which appeared six months ago. The advantage of the model lies in its small size, which will suit a variety of users. They are 118.5x62.3x9.3 mm, weight 114 g.

From non-separable cases, HTC is returning to devices with a removable back cover. It is made of plastic, and if the Desire V has black or white plastic, then white and blue are offered here.

The lid is very thin similar solutions have already been found in smartphones, for example, at Samsung. But if the Koreans have the lid tightly, then here after a while after using the device, it starts to creak.

The front panel is made of glass, around there is a bezel made of silver aluminum, which has a curved shape characteristic of HTC products at the bottom of the case. The protrusion is not so large as to create inconvenience, but at the same time it has a positive effect on ergonomics and makes it easier to hold the smartphone in hand. It's nice when design ideas are combined with practicality.

Above the screen there is an earpiece, which has got a different shape in Desire X - it is made in the form of many dots. There is a proximity sensor, a light indicator, and a sensor for automatically adjusting the backlight.

To control the device, there are three touch buttons: back, home, task manager. The place chosen is convenient, it is equally easy to reach any one. There is a backlight that is especially visible when there is no external light. Also, at the request of the user, you can activate vibration, which will be triggered when one of the keys is touched.

The microphone is located at the bottom, closer to the left side.

The screen lock key is located on the upper end exactly in the middle, here it is in place, but the shape was chosen unsuccessfully, it is found with difficulty, almost flat and with a small stroke. A universal 3.5 mm headphone jack is also placed here.

The data cable connects to the left, the same microUSB is used for the charger.

On the right is a large volume control button with an indistinct movement.

All rear panel made of a single piece of plastic, which has a pleasant velvety surface, as well as the original blue color. Smartphones of this color are rare.

The insert with the camera module and flash is enclosed in a bright frame.

In the smartphone, the SIM-card is of a standard size, it lies opposite the microSD slot. The battery is located to the side, so you do not need to reboot the phone to quickly remove the card.

Screen

The smartphone uses a Super-LCD screen with a resolution of 480x800 pixels and a diagonal of 4 inches. The automatic brightness control sensor works well, as well as the proximity sensor, which locks the screen during a call.

The capacitive display is covered with Gorilla Glass, which prevents scratches and scuffs. The backlight supply is enough for indoor use; on the street, problems can arise only in very bright lighting.

Nice picture, natural colors. In the examples, HTC is shown next to Samsung Galaxy S III Mini, which features a Super AMOLED screen. The difference is especially noticeable when viewed from an angle: Samsung does not change colors, black is better reproduced.

Platform

The smartphone uses a new 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM 8225 Snapdragon processor, Adreno 203 graphics chip, 768 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory are available. Of these, only 1 GB remains for the user. There is also a slot for a microSD card, where you can install a drive with a capacity of up to 32 GB. Bonus included 25GB of Dropbox storage. Performance on high level, the model came as close as possible to the One line, there is no lag when switching between applications or in the browser, the phone pleases with a responsiveness and smooth operation. Sense shell that consumes a lot system resources, behaves very well in this case.

Interface

At the top of the screen there is a service line, which displays the time, battery charge, signal reception level indicator. Active connections and other data are also displayed there. By clicking on the line, you will learn more about which programs were downloaded, what messages and letters were received, or which files were received via Bluetooth.

The line from the menu was removed from here running applications and the management of some of the functions assigned to the shortcuts. But there is still a button that takes you to the settings menu. And already there certain tasks are enabled or disabled. A separate menu will show information about used and free memory.

On each of the work areas, you have the right to place several widgets, it all depends on their size. Application shortcuts and folders are also added. But in general, the set of widgets is not as rich as in the more expensive One line models.

When you select graphics, a set of desktops is displayed at the top of the screen, and a list of available elements is displayed at the bottom, from where you can move the required element to one of these zones.

In total, there are five desktops, their number cannot be reduced, unlike the older models. Also, 3D disappeared when moving between tables and animation on the lock screen.

As before, HTC places great emphasis on smartphone personalization. For this, the separate section settings, where you can select the theme of the design, cover, set the background image. A picture is any image from the device's memory. There is no "live" wallpaper. The basic equipment includes 3 covers and 1 plot, and when you want something new, you can visit the brand store, where you can easily find stylish design.

At the bottom of the main screen, a line of five shortcuts is displayed: calls, mail, menus, messages, camera. All of them, except for the menu, are customizable: their order changes, more urgent tasks are set instead of standard functions... On the lock screen, you can see the operator's name, time and date. Four icons will appear at the bottom. There is a metal ring under them, but only part of it is visible. Swiping the virtual part upwards unlocks the display. It looks very impressive. If earlier the shortcuts on this screen were set manually, now they duplicate those on main screen on the menu.

The menu consists of application icons, which are arranged in alphabetical order. One screen displays 20 icons, zones with labels scroll left or right with smooth animation. Sorting by date is also enabled: the newest or oldest are selected as priority ones to form the list. Separate buttons highlight the independent installed programs and frequently used applications. The tab at the top helps you access options, search functionality, and navigate to the app store.

The highlighted key launches the menu of running tasks, which are displayed in the form of vertical thumbnail panels open windows.

Phone book

The general list shows the stored contacts, both in the phone memory and SIM-cards, as well as data from the account google records and social networks that can be combined into one contact. There is a function for selecting the desired data, which will hide unnecessary information.

When creating a new contact, the user is provided with a variety of information. This includes Various types phone numbers, e-mail addresses, means of quick communication (AIM, ICQ, Gtalk, Skype and others), residence addresses and other information (nickname, birthday, automatically added to the calendar, note). The search among contacts by the first letters of the first or last name works.

If you click on the place reserved for the picture for the subscriber, a quick menu is called up, with the help of which a message, mail is sent, and also phone call to the selected person. You can also contact him using contact information from social networks. The numbers can be assigned to different groups, which are given an individual signal.

If you select a contact among the existing ones, a window opens with the fields assigned to it. Here you will see a picture, numbers for communication, data of social networks and other specified information. You can go to the gallery, which will show the pictures of this user uploaded to Facebook. The log will display the history of calls, messages and information about the correspondence by e-mail.

Calls

Directly from the phone book, you can access the call log - it is highlighted in a separate tab. There the dialed numbers, received and missed calls are listed as a single list. All telephone conversations fall into one list. Here you can display incoming, outgoing or missed calls.

The number is dialed using a convenient virtual keyboard. Viewing the call history, you can not only make a telephone conversation with the selected subscriber, but also send him an SMS or e-mail from this list without going to another menu. When entering numbers, the phone will automatically suitable contacts by selecting from the numbers stored in its memory or by starting a search by name. The phone has speed dial, you can assign up to 8 numbers to the numeric keys.

Posts

For SMS and MMS, there is a shared folder where received messages go. When sending, adding various objects to the SMS, you can automatically convert it to MMS. Messages are grouped by addressees in the message feed. Search inside the message archive works. By dialing the subscriber's number, the phone displays a list of suitable numbers by alternating digits.

The device can copy, cut and paste text. Font size is set in messages: small, medium, large, very large. The received text can be forwarded to another number, moved to the SIM card, added to the calendar as a task, or blocked from receiving messages from this number in the future. The option of archiving messages is provided, sorting by date, name works.

Smart input is available, when correction and autocomplete systems help you type text, so you do not waste time correcting mistakes. You can type text without lifting your finger from the screen, the smartphone will automatically substitute suitable words. Voice typing is also well implemented. The keys are large, pressing is accompanied by pleasant vibration feedback, which can be disabled.

Email

Various files from the device memory are attached to the new message. The copy text function works and automatic check mailbox(the interval is set manually). Sorting of mail by date, subject, sender and size functions. The phone perfectly understands various encodings and supports downloading attachments in familiar formats.

The name of the selected folder is indicated at the top of the section. Below is a description of the letter with the sender's data, subject and part of the text it contains. If there is an attachment, it will be marked with an icon. The search works, the font changes, and a signature is added to the text, the synchronization period and sound notification parameters are set.

Camera

The smartphone has a 5-megapixel module with autofocus and LED flash. There is no quick launch button, the easiest option is to use the shortcut on the lock screen to quickly start shooting.

The settings menu is called by the button on the left. At the top, flash options open, and at the bottom, shooting mode is activated. The general idea remains the same: the buttons for shooting photos and videos are located on the right, from here you can quickly go to the gallery or select effects.

Camera settings:

Subjects: auto, HDR, panorama, portrait, group landscape, white board, close-up, low light.

Timer: 2, 10 seconds.

Photo resolution: 5M (2592x1952), 3M (2048x1536), 1M (1280x960), 0.3M (640x480 pixels).

ISO: auto, 100, 200, 400, 800

White balance: auto, incandescent, fluorescent, daylight, cloudy.

Face detection, automatic smile detection, widescreen 4: 3, geotagging, grid activated, flash, shutter sound off.

The quality of the pictures is normal for its level, focusing works well, pictures are saved quickly enough. Sometimes there can be white balance errors, colors fade into cool shades, but this does not happen often.

Video recording Clips are created in MP4 format with stereo sound. Mid-range video, now 720p has become the norm for such devices, but here you have to be content with more modest quality. Video resolution: 800x480, 640x480, 320x240, 176x144 pixels. Gallery All images from the smartphone's memory go to the general section of the gallery, where they are presented by folders. The gallery works in both portrait and landscape mode. You can choose other criteria for viewing the data by uploading images from Facebook, Flickr, Dropbox, Picasa, or Skydrive. The settings are set hidden albums, the existence of which no one will know except the owner of the smartphone. While viewing files, a slideshow is turned on, which is complemented by musical accompaniment. The picture is sent to various social networks, storages, in a message or via Bluetooth. It can be set as wallpaper, used for a contact, or added to the favorites list. The picture can be cropped or processed in the built-in photo editor with many preset effects. Video player The following video formats are supported: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv (Windows Media Video 9), .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3). The video is played in full screen, you can rewind using individual keys... It is necessary to install a separate player to play all videos for sure. The player remembers where the video playback stopped in different files... The player adjusts the brightness level, you can take a screenshot. Player When you open the player, which is highlighted in the menu with a bright red icon, you will notice several icons. The first one leads to the player itself. Also included are SoundHound, the TuneIn internet radio and 7Digital, which leads to the music store. Extra shortcuts are removed from here, and new ones are added from the menu. Thus, you get a separate group of all sound-related applications, which is quite convenient. The recently played songs are shown just below, as well as the data about the currently playing song. When you select the section with music in the phone, the player menu itself will open. It offers several criteria for sorting: albums, artists, songs, playlists, genres. In any case, the screen will display files that are visually highlighted with covers and signatures. Search and shuffle function works. The library search function will also come in handy. When you select the desired album, the following menu will open. In it you can see the cover, information about the number of tracks, genre, year. The song is sent to the playlist or to another device. In another menu, a large list of additional actions is called up, where you can find not only information about the song, but also the ability to set it as a ringtone. While songs are playing, the screen shows the album, artist name, track title, duration and remaining time. A convenient option for downloading covers is supported, which helps to bring the album into a presentable look. The player works in both landscape and portrait modes. When you turn on Sound Enhancement using the Beats software option, you can see how the sound changes as you listen to different genres of music. It works with any headphones connected to the smartphone. When listening to music with the keyboard locked, pressing the mechanical key will wake up the screen, then the display will show the player control menu and the album cover, if any. This is convenient and allows you not to go into the menu if you want to switch to another track. When the keypad is locked, adjust the volume in the player using the side buttons. The smartphone reproduces music well, but this is not the level of the older models of the One line, it plays with headphones not so interesting. Radio The radio can independently search for stations and store them in its memory. In this case, you can make a list of your favorites and quickly switch between them. There is support for RDS, as well as the function of playing through the speaker of the phone. Stations in the phone's memory can be renamed independently. Is there a SoundHound search that works in radio mode or music player... He will help you quickly find detailed information about an interesting composition. Browser The browser works in both horizontal and vertical screen orientations. Thanks to multitouch pages are easily scalable, the browser interface itself is clear and convenient. At the top is the address bar, next to it is the icon, clicking on which adds the page to bookmarks. At the bottom of the screen, an additional menu is called in the form of a slide-out panel, which allows you to open new windows. The browser supports the function of simultaneous work with several involved pages. You can switch between them, update the page, view bookmarks and perform some other options (search by text, view downloaded files, etc.). While scrolling down the page, the address bar disappears, but during scrolling, it may reappear. It is very convenient that when scaling pages, they adapt to the boundaries of the screen, they are pleasant and comfortable to view. Organizer The calendar is displayed as a month, a week, a single day, or a list of recorded events. The device can notify a calendar event as sound signal, and a reminder in the service line. The notification time is adjustable, it varies from 5 minutes to 1 week. On your smartphone, you can configure which events to display on the calendar and which not. There is a division of information by storage location, each option has its own color label. While creating new entry set its name, time, place, repeat (daily, once a week, monthly, annually). An alert signal is assigned for a certain period of time before the occurrence of an event, a description of this event. The day of the start of the week is set. Watch The smartphone allows you to store multiple alarms in memory. The repetition is set both for 1 time and for every day, only for working days or weekly. The type of signal varies: melody or melody and vibration. The function of world time, stopwatch and timer works. The calculator works both in vertical and horizontal position of the phone. By flipping it on its side, many more functions are available. Google Maps is used for navigation. The only drawback is that the program requires constant network activity, which affects the amount of traffic consumed by the device. Traffic jams are displayed, thus, the application has become fully functional and convenient not only for pedestrians, but also for car owners. There is a function of determining the current location, calculating the route from the start to the end point, and you can set the way of movement: by car, on foot or by public transport. The route is laid on the map, while key places are indicated in the form text messages, which are displayed on the screen in the form of a column, you can switch between them: view the route in advance or vice versa, go back and pave another path. Scaling works with multitouch. Street View helps you see images of the desired location, making it much easier to find unfamiliar places. Applications YouTube is standard for most modern devices the application allows you to view videos, search among them. The application runs in full screen mode. There is an application that combines weather data and news feed. Polaris Office helps you view various documents on your phone screen. The flash works as a flashlight. It is launched by a separate application that allows you to vary the brightness level. Access to Facebook is carried out through the application of the same name. Sound Hound allows you to identify the music sounding nearby. Google Talk is a chat for communication. Tasks are created with due date, recurrence, reminder and priority. Connections The phone operates in the frequencies GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and WCDMA 900/2100 MHz. When connected to a computer with USB help 2.0, the user can choose between several modes: charging only, data synchronization using HTC Sync, connecting as a storage device, accessing the Internet via a phone, connecting the phone to the Internet via a PC. There is Bluetooth 4.0 with support for numerous profiles, including A2DP. Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n works well, is able to remember passwords of networks that were once entered, and automatically connect to them, being within their range. There is a function with which a smartphone can be used as an access point to the network for other devices: a limit is set on the number of users, and the level of network protection is set by setting a password to access it. Battery The power source is replaceable battery with a capacity of 1650 mAh. It claims 20 hours of talk time and 750 hours of standby time. In video playback mode at maximum brightness with working wireless modules, the charge lasted for 3.5 hours. It turned out even less than that of the Desire V. In general, you should count on a day of not very intensive use, and in a situation where you want to play or surf the Internet often, you will have to charge your smartphone twice a day. Impressions A speaker for conversations with a pleasant voice transmission, but a small headroom. The vibration signal is average in strength, it is not always felt. The ringtone is at an average level, in a noisy environment you may not hear it. I got what I was missing from HTC Desire X previous models, - speed of work. More precisely, the Desire SV with two SIM-cards received the same filling, which is now one of the most attractive solutions among products from famous brands. Having tested it, it was interesting to see the Desire X at work as well. The smartphone did not disappoint, it still works just as fast, the new processor and increased RAM allow you to live happily ever after. Although over time, the work is modest, and I would like to see more outstanding results. I really liked the smartphone. Attractive design, quality materials, beautiful colors. Here's another design of the lid to modify, otherwise an unpleasant creak may appear over time, the plastic part is flimsy. A screen with an optimal diagonal of 4 inches is the golden mean, because not everyone is ready to use a device with a huge display. I would like to scold those who were responsible for the buttons: the screen lock key and volume control should have been made more convenient. You can get used to it, but it's still strange that they did not pay special attention to them. Among other shortcomings, we note the absence front camera, someone may need it. Android version not the latest, but 4.0.4 is quite relevant, and paired with shell Sense 4.1 looks even better. For a model for 12-13 thousand rubles, the smartphone turns out to be not the most functional, but here, as before, the name of the brand means a lot, as well as a pleasant interface and general emotions. Such a device is comfortable to use, neat, solid, although not the cheapest gadget. A more modest analogue from Alcatel, Fly or Philips will cost 4 thousand less. But the decision is made by the buyer, if the model is pleasant, and there is enough money, then Desire X will not disappoint. © Alexander Pobyvanets, Test laboratory Date of article publication - January 21, 2013

As of today, there is a lot of competition in the smartphone market in the $ 300 price bracket. This is not surprising, since not everyone can afford to purchase a flagship modification. On the other hand, everyone would like to get a device with a nice design, good performance, a large display and a high-quality camera.

As the market survey shows, one of the most optimal options now we can call HTC Desire X. Reviews from the owners of the model indicate that its name is justified (translated into Russian it means “desire”), because buyers for a relatively small amount of money get at their disposal a device that fully corresponds to the ones listed above basic requirements.

general description

The manufacturer offers three color options for the device body. In particular, it can be black, white or dark blue. Windshield framed by a metal frame. The weight of the smartphone is 114 grams, and its dimensions are 118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 millimeters. The location of the main controls here can be called quite good. In front of the screen are touch keys "Home", "Back" and "Menu". The last button also switches between applications that are already open. The HTC Desire X's power button is centered at the top, and to the left of it is the headphone jack. The microUSB port is located on the right side as well. A hole for a microphone is provided at the bottom.

A distinctive feature of this model is the location of the company's logo, which on the back panel made of matte smooth plastic is shifted to the lower left corner (located under the camera window). This solution has brought its own flavor to the design of the device. There is a speaker just below the logo. Its location was chosen, to put it mildly, not quite right. As testimonials made by the owners of HTC Desire X testify, this is not very convenient, because during a conversation the speaker is covered with a hand, which does not in the best way affect the transmitted sound.

Screen

The model is equipped with a Super LCD display, which has a size of four inches. The screen resolution is 480 x 800. It has quite sufficient brightness and contrast, which is not much lost when using the device in the sun. The picture is very rich. It uses a high-quality sensor that supports the Multitouch function. Fingerprints may remain on the screen, but due to use, there is no need to wipe it down frequently.

HTC Desire X's display is large, and it is enough not only for viewing photos, but also for using the visual keyboard. Among other things, the screen is protected from impacts due to high-strength glass. Information about its manufacturer is classified. At the same time, it is probably known that material like that of previous versions... In general, the display can be attributed to the advantages of the HTC Desire X. Feedback from experts and users of the device has become a serious confirmation of this.

Ergonomics

At first glance, it may seem that the smartphone is a miniature copy of the flagship model One X. If you look closely, you will notice that in fact there are many differences between them. In terms of ergonomics, the HTC Desire X is a pretty good phone. Having a four-inch display, the device is lightweight and fits comfortably in the hand, without causing any discomfort even during a long phone call.

Specifications

The smartphone is equipped with a dual-core processor that operates at a frequency of 1 GHz. The volume of the built-in memory is 4 gigabytes (there is also a slot for increasing it), and the operative memory is 768 megabytes. The interface works quite quickly, without any delays, even if you do not turn off several applications. There will be no problems with games either, the only thing that can cause complaints is that the device heats up a lot. At the same time, this flaw is not observed when working with mail, music and other applications. As practice shows, all this filling is quite enough for normal support of the Android 4.0.4 operating system, as well as the company's proprietary shell known as Sense-4.

According to representatives of the manufacturing company, it is desirable that the firmware in the HTC Desire X smartphone is updated from time to time. This is especially true when the device starts to reboot constantly or does not turn on at all. It is quite simple to do this on your own without contacting specialized points.

Battery

The model is equipped with a removable battery, the volume of which is 1650 mAh. As practice shows, such a capacity is quite enough for active use devices throughout the day. If you make only a few calls a day and do not abuse the Internet, this time is doubled, which allows us to safely speak of a high degree of autonomy of the model.

Sound

HTC Desire X boasts integrated Beats Audio technology, which delivers deep sound and music with a so-called live effect. The device is able to provide and wireless transmission sound with a fairly high definition. Equalizer is not provided in the smartphone. At the same time, the aforementioned regime is intended to completely replace it. However, connoisseurs of outstanding musical performance are likely to be disappointed. It should be noted that there is enough sound for telephone conversations through a headset.

Camera

The HTC Desire X has only one five megapixel camera. It uses a 28 mm, automatic flash and backlit matrix. Moreover, it uses the company's patent technology - ImageChip. with the help of which it would be possible to carry out video communication is absent here. The resulting pictures, as for a phone from this price range, are quite high quality. Excellent detail can be traced only under good lighting conditions. In the event that the photo is taken at a small distance from the object, separate "blinded" areas appear on the image. On the other hand, at a great distance, the colors are muted by the flash.

Filming of videos is carried out with a resolution of 800 x 480. At this time, the device even tries to stabilize the picture. Compared to cameras installed on similar modifications of smartphones, the viewed records look much more solid (the main thing is not to do it when shooting sudden movements). At the same time, watching them on modern plasma TVs is not recommended.

Menus and Applications

HTC smartphone Desire X has a simple and quite typical menu for devices from this manufacturer. It is entered by pressing the corresponding button on the front panel. All applications are sorted alphabetically. In the phonebook, calls are indicated in different colors depending on the type. The search for subscribers can be carried out both by the number and by the name of the contact. Retractable virtual keyboard is quite comfortable. It is very easy to type the text of messages due to it. This is largely due to the large display size.

The list of applications that are initially installed on the phone is standard for all similar products of the company. It contains the programs you need to start using your model. Also included is a Dropbox subscription with disk space volume of 25 gigabytes (valid for two years).

Precautionary measures

One of the weakest points that the device has is the volume control located on the right side. It is quite fragile and can quickly fail due to constant opening and closing. back cover... However, if you do not do this, you should not worry about this.

Even despite the use of shock-resistant glass in the model, it is not recommended to put the gadget on the front part, as scratches may appear on the screen. Depending on the care and accuracy of the owner of the phone, abrasions may appear on the case over time. Proceeding from all this, it would be quite rational to buy a cover for HTC Desire X. Its cost is not that high, but the visual appeal of the device will last much longer.

conclusions

In general, the model can be called one of the best options in its price segment... Of course, it cannot compete with the leading smartphones running on the Android operating system, but it has undoubtedly already earned its army of fans. From the best side, the device is characterized by its technical characteristics, performance and the possibility of a rather long autonomous work... There are no serious flaws in it (except for an unreasonably large hole for the camera and not the most reliable volume control). As for the cost of HTC Desire X, the price of the modification in domestic stores is on average about three hundred US dollars.

Battery capacity: 1650 mAh Battery type: Li-Ion Battery: detachable Talk time: 20 h Standby time: 750 h

Additional Information

Announced date: 2012-08-31

General characteristics

Type: smartphone Weight: 114 g Control: touch buttons Operating system: Android 4.1 Case type: classic Number of SIM-cards: 1 Dimensions (WxHxT): 62.3x118.5x9.3 mm Type of SIM-card: regular

Screen

Screen type: color Super LCD, touch type touch screen: multitouch, capacitive Diagonal: 4 inches. Image size: 800x480 The number of pixels per inch (PPI): 233 Automatic screen rotation: yes

Multimedia capabilities

Camera: 5 million pixels, LED flash Camera functions: autofocus Video recording: yes (MP4) Max. video resolution: 800x480 Audio: MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, FM radio Headphone jack: 3.5 mm

Connection

Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G DLNA support: yes Satellite navigation: GPS

Memory and processor

Processor: 1000 MHz Number of processor cores: 2 Internal memory: 4 GB RAM: 768 MB Support for memory cards: microSD (TransFlash) Memory card slot: yes

Other functions

Control: voice dialing, voice control Sensors: illumination, proximity Flight mode: yes

The HTC Desire X smartphone is a classic device presented by a Taiwanese manufacturer mobile phones... For the first time, the device from this series appeared in 2010, becoming one of the most popular for that time. Over time, it was replaced by the One series, and these smartphones moved into the category of mid-range phones.

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Design

For its time, the HTC Desire X was a cutting edge smartphone. Many were attracted by the side at the bottom, which allows you to control the device blindly, only due to tactile sensations. All around a durable metal frame that is not easy to scratch.

On the back is a backlit camera, a classic Desire design for metal. The speaker is designed at the bottom. The lid material is pleasant to the touch, reminds Htc one X, which became the next flagship of the Taiwanese smartphone maker after Desire. The coating is resistant to scratches and mechanical damage.

The controls are standard, only unlike most other models, the microUSB slot is located on the left, not at the bottom. The buttons for adjusting the volume and switching on are plastic, they have a shallow stroke. They respond well even to the smallest touch. At the same time, accidental clicks are practically excluded.

Design and assembly problems rarely arise. Only a few users complain that the lid squeaks when squeezed. This could indicate a design problem.

Display

The screen is almost identical to that on the HTC Desire V. The diameter is 4 inches.

High-quality sensor that supports pressing with four fingers at once. The screen is made using LCD technology. Because of this, the image quality at this resolution is poor.

If the picture still looks good at a standard distance, then when zoomed in, it instantly disintegrates into pixels. But the contrast is noticeably increased, the quality of the viewing angles is high. As a result, truly natural and natural colors are preserved.

Sound

As before, the beats audio technology that HTC uses in these models evokes conflicting emotions. The algorithm works well in player mode when listening to music, but does not connect to the radio. The speakers sound good, of course, given the low cost of the smartphone.

At the same time, it is upsetting the lack of native headphones in the complex, which would immediately solve many problems.

The "Music" application works quite well. The processor provides fast enough navigation through files that open almost instantly. The sound is quite loud and clear, only the constant display of the album cover is annoying, which quickly gets boring.

Camera

The camera of this device has a resolution of 5 megapixels and has mediocre picture quality. If you shoot outdoors in a clear and sunny weather, there are practically no complaints about the photographs. When the weather gets worse or twilight comes, it is immediately reflected in the pictures, and not for the better.

Of course, users note that low quality can be compensated for by a large number of photos, from which at least something decent, as a rule, can be selected. But this is little consolation.

If the conditions are not ideal, artifacts appear in the images, the color layers are simply mixed with each other. There is a feeling that this is an obvious mistake by the manufacturer, since in the HTC One V model, other things being equal, such problems did not arise.

Additional complications arise due to the existing limitation when shooting video. The maximum available frame size is 800 by 480 pixels. This is frankly not enough for a phone with such a sensor and processor.

The "Group portrait" option has been added to the interface. When connected, the camera starts automatically tracking faces in the exposure, making a series of frames. Then she combines them in the final shot, choosing the most successful options. The mode really works, but does not save the original images, so an ordinary user will not be able to evaluate the quality of the automation in a smartphone.

It has its own camera app developed by Taiwanese manufacturers. With its help, you can insert artistic effects into a picture, edit photos right on your phone.

Battery

The ability of the HTC Desire X smartphone to work without additional recharging depends greatly on how it will be used. In the case of this smartphone, no surprises should be expected - at maximum load and display brightness, it is ready to work up to 6 hours without recharging.

It will not be difficult to hold out until the evening if you use elementary energy saving techniques. For example, if there is no need to turn off 3G. In addition, the battery drains heavily if you spend a lot of time on the Internet.

True, if you limit your communication on the Web and browsing sites, then you can do without a smartphone at all.

Performance

The phone runs on Android 4.0. It has a slightly stripped-down version of the interface that was in Sense 4.2. The transitions, of course, do not match the smoothness of those that can be seen on flagship models, but the overall performance of the device leaves a positive impression.

Sufficient performance for a smartphone of this class is provided by the processor Qualcomm Snapdragon with two cores. It has 768 MB of RAM and a graphics accelerator.

The shell provides the most convenient phone book related to by e-mail, SMS messages, social media... When you call, you hear a clear and loud noise... Unlike many other phones in the same segment, HTC Desire X lacks noise cancellation. This causes some inconvenience.

The smartphone will delight the user with a responsive sensor, a relatively fast processor. It is suitable for viewing news on the Web and chatting in instant messengers, but nothing more.

Conclusion

The smartphone is equipped with only one SIM card. Technologically it can be compared to HTC Desire SV. In its segment, this is a good and very high-quality offer.

Even fans of the Taiwanese company HTC note that it is better to opt for the HTC One SV, which is made with a higher quality and is ready to offer the user much more useful functions.

For the manufacturer, this model became a transitional one, therefore it did not acquire a large number fans. Those who bought it were very disappointed when just a few months later a similar model appeared on the market, but more advanced, with a lot of interesting new products.

If we talk about the reasons why you should buy the HTC Desire X smartphone, then the advantages of this device will be an attractive design, excellent performance (for its segment) and an affordable price.

Serious flaws in the camera, problems with continuous shooting, and indecently low resolution for video can stop you from purchasing it.

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