HTC 10
2016 Android smartphone manufactured by HTC
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The HTC 10 is an Android smartphone manufactured and marketed by HTC.[3][4] It was announced on April 12, 2016.[5]
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| Manufacturer | HTC |
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| Type | Smartphone |
| Predecessor | HTC One M9 |
| Successor | HTC U Ultra HTC U11 |
| Compatible networks | GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 145.9 mm (5.74 in) H 71.9 mm (2.83 in) W 9 mm (0.35 in) D |
| Weight | 161 g (5.7 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" (release) Android 7.0 "Nougat" Android 8.0 "Oreo" (current) Android 12 (unofficial) via LineageOS 19.1 |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| GPU | Adreno 530 |
| Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 32 or 64 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD up to 2 TB |
| Battery | 3.8 V, 11.5 Wh (3,000 mAh) Li-Ion, non-replaceable[1] |
| Rear camera | Sony Exmor R IMX377 12.3 megapixels (4032×3024 px), Laser autofocus, dual-LED dual tone flash, f/1.8 aperture, 26 mm lens, optical image stabilization[2] |
| Front camera | 5 MP, f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization |
| Display | 5.2 in (130 mm) Super LCD 5 with RGB matrix 2560 x 1440 pixels (564 ppi) Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Connectivity | |
| Data inputs | List |
| Model | 10 |
| Codename | Perfume |
| Website | www |
History
In 2015, HTC released the HTC One M9 smartphone, which was praised for its design, but criticized for being too similar to its predecessor, the HTC One (M8).[6] To address the shortcomings of the M9, HTC released another new phone that year with a new design and hardware: the HTC One A9. The design of the HTC 10 is something of a mix of the M9 and the A9.[7]
Specifications
Hardware
The HTC 10 features an aluminum body with a unibody design. The dual front-facing audio speakers from previous HTC smartphones (such as the HTC One M9) have been removed. The phone still has 2 speakers; however, one is on the top bezel and the other on the bottom edge. The HTC 10 also includes a fingerprint sensor under the 5.2-inch 1440x2560 Gorilla Glass 3 screen.[8][9][10]
The internals of the HTC 10 are similar to those of its contemporary flagships. The HTC 10 includes the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and 4 GB RAM and Adreno 530 integrated graphics.[11] The HTC 10 also features USB-C and Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0.[10] The HTC 10 features a dedicated DAC (Digital Audio Converter) provided by Qualcomm.[12]
The HTC 10 has the first optically stabilized front-facing camera in a mobile phone.[10]
Software
The HTC 10 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the HTC Sense 8.0 skin.[8] HTC updated unlocked handsets to Android 7.0 Nougat on November 25, 2016.[13] The unlocked HTC 10 received the Android 8.0 Oreo update in early 2018.[14]
The HTC 10 is among the few smartphones to be equipped with support for Apple's proprietary AirPlay protocol.[15]
Reception
The HTC 10 received generally positive reviews. In its review of the phone, CNET gave the device a 4 out of 5, praising the design, "brilliant audio quality", and customizable user interface, while criticizing the camera and battery life.[16] The Verge gave the device a similar 8.0 out of 10, but viewed some aspects of the phone differently: it considered the device's "reliable battery", sound, software, and "fast performance" to be its strengths, while criticizing the HTC 10's "boring design", camera, and price.[17] On the audio quality front, due to its inclusion of a dedicated DAC, Android Central praised the audio of the HTC 10 when using headphones connected to the headphone jack, saying of the experience, "Spoiler: it sounds good. Damn good"[18]