HTC 10 REVIEW

KEY FEATURES

• 5.2-inch quad-HD display
• Snapdragon 820
• 4GB RAM
• 32/64GB internal storage
• USB-C
• 3,000 mAh battery
• Android 6.0.1 & Sense 7.0
• 12 UltraPixel camera w/OIS
• 5 UltraPixel selfie camera w/OIS
• Manufacturer: HTC
• Review Price: £569.99

HTC 10 update 09/05/2016: HTC’s released and update intended to fixed a number of our issues with the 10’s camera. It fixes an annoying bug in the camera app that meant the HTC 10 would regularly throw up alerts telling you to stop blocking the laser autofocus, even when your hand was nowhere near the sensor.

After a solid day testing the HTC 10 with the update installed, the bug appears to be fixed, meaning avid selfie takers and mobile photographers should be able to snap away interruption free. The Ultrapixel camera tech’s tendency to take in too much light is still a problem, however.

The fix is part of a wider update designed to fix other minor bugs and generally improve the HTC 10 camera’s performance. According to HTC’s patch notice the Auto HD mode has been fine tuned to increase the sharpness of photos shot in difficult lighting conditions. Trusted’s Reviews Editor Alastair Stevenson will be taking the camera out for spin these evening to see how the updated HTC 10 camera performs in low light.

Check back later for his findings. In the meantime you can find our original HTC 10 review below.

WHAT IS THE HTC 10?

2016 has been a fine year for smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5 and Huawei P9 have all been excellent devices and now it’s the turn of HTC. After a poor 2015 – both the One A9 and Desire 530 disappointed – I can safely say the Taiwanese company is back.

The HTC 10 is a fantastic device. Probably the best HTC has ever crafted. It combines a lovely build with a strong set of software features to create one of the best Android experiences out there.

All that I can say is that the iPhone 7 better be something very special to match the Android big-boys this year.

HTC 10 – DESIGN

While the HTC 10 takes the brand’s flagship smartphone in a new design direction, it’s still very familiar. The front is stripped from the One A9, and the back is a tweaked and tuned version of the rear casing from the One M9.

It’s far from original and looking at it face-on you’d be forgiven for confusing it with an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S7, but for me it’s the perfect mix of style and substance.