With the recent unveiling of the new HTC One X, owners of the HTC One have begun to wonder whether they should make the switch. Each of these smartphones runs Android and they both have the same display screen size (4.7 inches). However, this is where the similarities come to a screeching halt.
Key Differences
There are many differences between the HTC One and HTC One X, most crucially, the quality of the display. The HTC One was equipped with a 1080p display, as opposed to the 720p display that the HTC One X is sporting. The pricing structure has also changed with the release of the One X.
Whereas the One’s prices have held steady at $199 for the 32 GB model and $299 for the 64 GB model, the price of the One X varies, depending on the outlet from where it is purchased. The HTC One X also takes a major step forward from the One, as it comes with a much stronger overall processing system.
Hardware and Processing
The HTC One came with a 1.7 gigahertz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, which is certainly impressive in its own right. The HTC One X, builds on the progress of the One, and is equipped with a 1.5 gigahertz Quad Core T3 processor and is considered to be the superior smartphone for those who are concerned about the phone’s ability to watch videos or listen to music.
HTC One has a leg up on the HTC One X in terms of ability to store memory, with 2 gigabytes of storage capability, while the HTC One X can only provide users with 1 gigabyte of storage. The resolution has also shifted dramatically from the HTC One to the HTC One X.
HTC One users were able to enjoy resolution at 1920 X 1080, while HTC One X runs at a resolution of 1280 X 720. Even the glass has been changed. The HTC One was constructed using Gorilla Glass 2, as opposed to the HTC One X, which uses Gorilla Glass.
The primary camera has also received quite an upgrade from the HTC One to the HTC One X. The HTC One is no slouch in this department, with an ultrapixel camera that operates at four megapixels. The HTC One X blows the HTC One out of the water when it comes to taking photos, with a 8 megapixel BSI camera.
HTC One’s secondary camera operates at 2.1 megapixels, while the HTC One X’s secondary camera operates at 1.3 megapixels. Even something as simple as the pixel density has been altered greatly, with the HTC One running on a 468ppi pixel density, which is much different from the HTC One X’s 312ppi pixel density.
Additional Features
The HTC One X also adds the smile detector feature, which was not present in the HTC One. The video recording mechanisms in each phone are somewhat similar, but there are a few key differences. Each phone records video at 1080p, with the HTC One X recording at 1080p in the front and 720p in the rear.
As an added bonus for those who do not like to carry a phone in their pocket that is too heavy, the HTC One X weighs slightly less than the HTC One. The HTC One tips the scales at just over 5 ounces, while the HTC One X weighs in at 4.5 ounces. The difference may seem minute, but every ounce is noticeable when you are on the go.
HTC One runs on S-LCD 3 technology, the HTC One X runs on S-LCD 2. The ratio of screen to body has been slightly altered, which is another relatively small difference that may make or break a customer’s purchasing decision. The screen to body ratio for the HTC One stands at 65 percent, while the HTC One X’s dips to 64.8 percent.
What Issues Exist?
One of the main complaints that has been lodged against the HTC One X, as compared to the HTC One, is its lack of battery life. If a person is using their fully charged phone to conduct conversations, they can expect up to eighteen hours of continuous battery life, although the average is sixteen.
Should the phone be left in standby mode, the battery in the HTC One can last up to 25 days, on average, and a minimum of three weeks. The additional quad core power of the HTC One X is attributed to the One X’s lack of consistent battery life.
Some more enterprising smartphone are used to being able to swap their battery as needed, but the HTC One X does not provide this option, as the battery is sealed into the phone’s chassis. The superior graphics processing capabilities of the HTC One X are a double edged sword, as the phone needs more energy to ensure that all of the pixels are firing off properly.
A person who enjoys watching movies and playing video games on their Android device should choose the HTC One for this reason. The HTC One X can last without a charge during a 24 hour period, but only when you are using the phone sparingly.
Even though there are a few similarities between the HTC One and the HTC One X, the differences are far more numerous. When deciding between these two Android smartphones, it is important to consider these differences when you are making a purchasing decision, so that you do not end up making an incorrect selection that does not suit your needs.