The HTC One X + Review: A Non-Techie Perspective and Giveaway

January 25, 2013  |   Filed under: Review,Slider  |   Posted by:

Before you get all geeked, looking for intricate technical details, this is not a techie review of the One X +. You’ll have to check out CNET or some other source for figures on processor speeds, dimensions, and pixel density. This HTC One X + review is from a laywoman’s perspective: straight-up and straight forward. This HTC video gives you more techie details if you’d like:

Phone Highlights

This is what I like:
  1. Big bright screen. Although I do miss the days of small compact phones that could fit in my jean pockets, my eyes appreciate the larger 4.7-inch HD display (–> Got those figures from the box).
  2. Phone is sleek and very light. It’s a sexy phone that has a nice grip. Even though the display is larger, it can still be used with one hand.
  3. Word options vs. Auto-correct. How many times have you texted “dumb phone” after a faulty auto-correct? Exactly.
  4. Beats audio is clear and sounds awesome. Negative: You will only hear it through the headphones and not the phone’s speakers.
  5. Picture-taking is sweet! The 8mp camera can take pictures using effects that are built into the phone.
    #HTCOne X+

    Hub thought to use the elements to chill his beer. #HTCOne X+ using Vintage Effect

    Even as an Instagram fan (feel free to follow me), I love this feature. I can add effects to my photos without using a 3rd party. And the storage space is crazy – 64GB! This is very convenient for my travel stories.

  6. Fast app downloads from Google play. I thought the downloading speed was possibly a product of my wireless but when I compared it to my iPhone’s downloading from the app store, the speed between my 4S and the OneX + was night and day.
  7. The battery is a beast! I played Pandora for 2 hours straight, starting at 7 pm, and after a full day of the phone being on, at 9 pm, my battery was still at half-life. I didn’t turn on the Power Save option and I had 5 apps running in the background. I’ve learned with the iPhone, one of the ways to preserve battery life is to fully close all apps you’re not using. I knew I wanted to try that with the HTC OneX+. It’s very easy to do, no instructions necessary. You tap the Recent App button on your phone and a gallery of your apps will tile. All you do is swipe it up the screen to throw it away and, poof! Be gone! Gratefully, I didn’t need to shut down my apps. But now that I know how to turn them off in the background, the battery life will last even longer.

To Be Continued

I haven’t tested all the features on the phone, but I have checked out the most important ones. The one I’m looking forward to testing out the most is the NFC Android sharing feature. My husband and I giggled at the summer Android advertisements that came out, poking fun at the iPhone culture and shortcomings. This “like magic” sharing feature between two NFC-enabled Android phones was one of those penis-envy moments.

My biggest wish list item for this phone: a pair of Beats mini headphones or any headphones for that matter.

Survey Says…

I’m hitting the “Love” button on this one. Question is, when my current phone contract is up, will I fully convert back to Android life or live between both worlds? There was a time when I absolutely adored my HTC Evo Shift, before I was coerced gifted into an Apple world. Based on the looks of the HTC OneX +, it’s quite possible – this is a pretty tight phone. Even my 9 year old is impressed. He says “that phone’s so cool.” I agree.

Review the One X + Yourself

What do you think? Wanna give it a try? I’m running a giveaway for a phone just like mine, AT&T service not included. Just enter the rafflecopter giveaway below. UPDATE: Unfortunately, we had to take down the Rafflecopter widget as it was disrupting functions of the site. Those entries from Theresa J and earlier are all still in the contest and saved in the Widget offline from the site. All entries following, will be manually inputted.  For your optional entries, complete the following:
1.) Tweet about the contest and let us know you tweeted by posting your status link in the comments.
2.) LIKE Mom’s Guide To Travel on Facebook and let us know you’ve become a fan. We WILL verify.
For your mandatory entry, In your comments, tell me what kind of phone you’re sporting and tell me who inspired me to wear bright colors – answer is in my Winter Style post. Remember, winners are chosen at random, contest ends 11:59pm January 31, 2013, and you have to answer the questions. Good Luck!

UPDATE: In my haste to pack for my next trip, I forgot to announce the winner publicly, although they were contacted. The winner of the HTC One X+ giveaway was Ken F. Congratulations to him and thanks to everyone for entering!

Disclosure: Contest is sponsored by HTC. One lucky reader will be chosen at random to win an HTC OneX+! The giveaway is open to US residents only, AT&T service is not included. Contest runs from 1/26/13 until 1/31/13 at 11:59 pm EST. All photos were taken on my #HTCOne X+ provided by HTC as a member of #TroopOneX. All opinions are my own and I do not promote Yuengling Lager – picture provided for illustrative purposes.

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74 Responses to The HTC One X + Review: A Non-Techie Perspective and Giveaway

  2. Andrew Hall
    January 31, 2013 - 11:00 pm

    I have a Nokia Lumia 920. Your grandmother said that you should wear bright colors.

  3. worldtravelmom
    January 31, 2013 - 10:24 pm

    THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ENTERING. THE CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED TODAY 2/1/13! CHECK BACK LATER TODAY.

  4. Kate Ex
    January 31, 2013 - 9:27 pm

    Liked you on Facebook :) Kate Ex :)

  5. Kate Ex
    January 31, 2013 - 9:24 pm

    I am using an old HTC G2, and you were inspired by your grandmother :)

  6. Linda
    January 31, 2013 - 8:07 pm

    An old motorola
    grandmother

  8. Jamie
    January 31, 2013 - 6:39 pm

    I’m using a nokia and it was your grandmother who inspired you

  9. Mel
    January 31, 2013 - 6:35 pm

    Like you on FB.

  10. Kelynnma
    January 31, 2013 - 4:24 pm

    I liked on fb – Kelynnma M :)

  12. Kelynnma
    January 31, 2013 - 4:22 pm

    Your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors (love the top!) And I’m sporting a HTC Wildfire, I’d love the HTC One X!!

  15. Sahara R
    January 31, 2013 - 11:46 am

    LIked you page on facebook.

  17. Lela Bowens
    January 31, 2013 - 10:07 am

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  18. Lela Bowens
    January 31, 2013 - 10:05 am

    My tweet:
    @LelaBowens: Have you heard about the Mom’s Guide to Travel Giveaway? Check it out here:
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  21. Thomas Murphy
    January 30, 2013 - 8:15 pm

    I liked Mom’s Guide To Travel on Facebook as Thomas Murphy

  23. Thomas Murphy
    January 30, 2013 - 8:13 pm

    I have an Iphone and your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors.

  24. Thaddeus
    January 30, 2013 - 8:06 pm

    I bought the the tMobile prism to try out the Android platform. It’s so-so, but sounds like the HTC is a much better way to go. And yup, it was grandma!

  25. Amanda Sakovitz
    January 30, 2013 - 11:26 am

    i like you on facebook-amanda sakovitz

  27. Amanda Sakovitz
    January 30, 2013 - 11:24 am

    i have an iphone4 and your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors

  30. Neiddy
    January 30, 2013 - 12:35 am

    I Like you on Facebook as Leidy Ruiz

  31. Neiddy
    January 30, 2013 - 12:34 am

    I don’t own a cellphone :/ Now you see what I need this phone so bad!!! and your Grandma inspired you to wear bright colors

  35. Schmidty
    January 29, 2013 - 4:42 pm

    I am following you on facebook as Rust Hawk.

  37. Schmidty
    January 29, 2013 - 4:40 pm

    I am using a motorola Razr phone now, and your grandmother was your inspiration to wear bright colors

  38. Chris T.
    January 29, 2013 - 3:07 pm

    Liked your fb page – Chris t’Nijenhuis

  40. Chris T.
    January 29, 2013 - 3:06 pm

    I’m using a Motorola Razor phone, not a smartphone but it serves as a basic phone functions
    and it was your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors.

  41. Fidza Hamdan
    January 29, 2013 - 3:02 pm

    Liked your facebook fan page :)

    Fidza Hamdan

  43. Fidza Hamdan
    January 29, 2013 - 3:00 pm

    I have the first version of HTC Wildfire.
    Your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors! :)

  44. Livivua Chandler
    January 29, 2013 - 12:50 pm

    i have the samsung galaxy 2 and your grandmother inspired you
    #go-grandma

  46. Livivua Chandler
    January 29, 2013 - 12:49 pm

    i like on facebook

  48. saminder gumer
    January 29, 2013 - 12:23 am

    i like you and became a fan on FB. sammy gumer

  52. Theresa J
    January 28, 2013 - 12:00 pm

    Currently using an iphone and I dont typiccally wear bright colors but I envy my sister who can pull off anything

  53. tiffany stone
    January 28, 2013 - 9:48 am

    i am currently phoneless because my iphone is broken!! your grandmother told you to stay away from dark colors.

  54. Lisa Angelettie
    January 28, 2013 - 8:10 am

    I’m using an iPhone as I am an Apple gal, but am always open to options. This sounds interesting, especially the battery life!

  55. April D. Thompson
    January 28, 2013 - 5:41 am

    Sadly I’m using a BlackBerry Curve in Jamaica. I unlocked my old Droid 2 Global for here, but Digicel wants me to basically lcok it back on their network. Boo! At home I’m a Droid gal all the way. I have a Galaxy Nexus.

    Your grandma is right. Color works well on you. :-)

  56. saminder gumer
    January 28, 2013 - 2:05 am

    i have a galaxy s3 and ur grandmother.

  57. Mel
    January 28, 2013 - 12:31 am

    I’m currently using a Motorola Atrix HD that absolutely drains the battery within two days and this is on idle, I kid you not. Grandma knows that bright colors are a must. :)

  58. Jean
    January 27, 2013 - 11:38 pm

    I’m sporting the Droid Incredible 2. Your grandmother inspired you

  59. Kay
    January 27, 2013 - 11:35 pm

    I’m using the Samsung Galaxy S 2 I9100 and it was your grandmother who inspired you

  60. Julie
    January 27, 2013 - 11:33 pm

    1. Nokia E71x its old
    2. Grandmother

  61. Donna
    January 27, 2013 - 10:49 pm

    I’m using the iphone and the answer to your question is your grandmother

  62. Elisabeth
    January 27, 2013 - 7:50 pm

    I’m currently using an old Palm Centro. Your Grandmother inspired you to wear brighter colors, I think that’s sweet. :)

  63. L Cavalletta
    January 27, 2013 - 6:42 pm

    My cell is a Droid Razr M but this camera sounds much better than mine. Glad to see that the HTC improved the battery life!

  64. L Cavalletta
    January 27, 2013 - 6:39 pm

    Your Grandma’s advice to stay away from dark colors might have encouraged you to go bright :-)

  65. Brandon Dithrich
    January 27, 2013 - 5:44 pm

    im sporting a old flip phone and your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors!

  66. Kenny F
    January 27, 2013 - 2:45 pm

    Samsung Galaxy SII.

  67. Tabathia B
    January 27, 2013 - 2:06 pm

    I have a samsung sgh-a887 and your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors

  68. Therese Prentice - Sacred Wisdom Guide
    January 27, 2013 - 12:21 pm

    Wow this is impressive but I am a loyal Apple customer!! I will wait on Apple to blow this out the water. Wow I must say you have peaked my interest with this review. But I am a loyal Apple customer!! LOL!!

  69. Andrea w
    January 27, 2013 - 10:59 am

    I’m currently using an Iphone 5 and your grandma inspired you :)

    sunnie_fairy@yahoo.com

  70. Lu
    January 27, 2013 - 9:33 am

    Right now, I am using a Samsung Galaxy SII. Your grandma inspirded you to wear bright clothes!

  71. Jewel
    January 27, 2013 - 8:40 am

    I am team iBerry, as I carry 2 phones–an iphone and a Blackberry. And thank God for your Granny. Mine was a hoot like yours!

  72. j wright
    January 26, 2013 - 10:00 pm

    I’m using an iPhone 3gs and it was your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors

  73. Elena
    January 26, 2013 - 3:48 pm

    I am looking for a phone that has large screen and long battery life. Your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors.

  74. Chuck
    January 26, 2013 - 12:23 am

    Good write up, but is this phone worth dropping the iPhone or Galaxy III?

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