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
- 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).
- 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.
- Word options vs. Auto-correct. How many times have you texted “dumb phone” after a faulty auto-correct? Exactly.
- Beats audio is clear and sounds awesome. Negative: You will only hear it through the headphones and not the phone’s speakers.
- Picture-taking is sweet! The 8mp camera can take pictures using effects that are built into the phone.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Chuck says
Good write up, but is this phone worth dropping the iPhone or Galaxy III?
Elena says
I am looking for a phone that has large screen and long battery life. Your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors.
j wright says
I’m using an iPhone 3gs and it was your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors
Jewel says
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!
Lu says
Right now, I am using a Samsung Galaxy SII. Your grandma inspirded you to wear bright clothes!
Andrea w says
I’m currently using an Iphone 5 and your grandma inspired you 🙂
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Therese Prentice - Sacred Wisdom Guide says
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!!
Tabathia B says
I have a samsung sgh-a887 and your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors
Kenny F says
Samsung Galaxy SII.
Brandon Dithrich says
im sporting a old flip phone and your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors!
L Cavalletta says
Your Grandma’s advice to stay away from dark colors might have encouraged you to go bright 🙂
L Cavalletta says
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!
Elisabeth says
I’m currently using an old Palm Centro. Your Grandmother inspired you to wear brighter colors, I think that’s sweet. 🙂
Donna says
I’m using the iphone and the answer to your question is your grandmother
Julie says
1. Nokia E71x its old
2. Grandmother
Kay says
I’m using the Samsung Galaxy S 2 I9100 and it was your grandmother who inspired you
Jean says
I’m sporting the Droid Incredible 2. Your grandmother inspired you
Mel says
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. 🙂
saminder gumer says
i have a galaxy s3 and ur grandmother.
April D. Thompson says
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. 🙂
Lisa Angelettie says
I’m using an iPhone as I am an Apple gal, but am always open to options. This sounds interesting, especially the battery life!
tiffany stone says
i am currently phoneless because my iphone is broken!! your grandmother told you to stay away from dark colors.
Theresa J says
Currently using an iphone and I dont typiccally wear bright colors but I envy my sister who can pull off anything
j wright says
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Kenny F says
tweet – https://twitter.com/bittripfan/status/296074244373217280
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i tweeted about the contest here: https://twitter.com/sgumer/status/296156185416044544
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tweeted today: https://twitter.com/egood33/status/296269852576989185
Livivua Chandler says
i like on facebook
Livivua Chandler says
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Livivua Chandler says
i have the samsung galaxy 2 and your grandmother inspired you
#go-grandma
Fidza Hamdan says
I have the first version of HTC Wildfire.
Your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors! 🙂
Fidza Hamdan says
Tweeted the giveaway
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Fidza Hamdan says
Liked your facebook fan page 🙂
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Chris T. says
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.
Chris T. says
Tweeted
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Chris T. says
Liked your fb page – Chris t’Nijenhuis
Schmidty says
I am using a motorola Razr phone now, and your grandmother was your inspiration to wear bright colors
Schmidty says
tweet https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/296402586217611264
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Kenny F. says
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j wright says
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Andrea w says
tweeted!
https://twitter.com/dreavero/status/296514055500357632
Neiddy says
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
Neiddy says
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Neiddy says
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Kenny F. says
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Amanda Sakovitz says
i have an iphone4 and your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors
Amanda Sakovitz says
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Thaddeus says
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!
Thomas Murphy says
I have an Iphone and your grandmother inspired you to wear bright colors.
Thomas Murphy says
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Thomas Murphy says
I liked Mom’s Guide To Travel on Facebook as Thomas Murphy
j wright says
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saminder gumer says
i tweeted here. https://twitter.com/sgumer/status/296838976449429504
Lela Bowens says
My tweet:
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Lela Bowens says
@LelaBowens: The HTC One X + Review: A Non-Techie Perspective and Giveaway http://t.co/2OHHJuS9… via @WorldTravelMom
Sahara R says
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LIked you page on facebook.
Elisabeth says
1-31 tweet: https://twitter.com/egood33/status/297070113323089920
j wright says
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Kelynnma says
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!!
Kelynnma says
I tweeted 🙂 https://twitter.com/kelseeeeylynn/status/297122947007643649
Kelynnma says
I liked on fb – Kelynnma M 🙂
Mel says
Like you on FB.
Jamie says
I’m using a nokia and it was your grandmother who inspired you
Kenny F. says
1/31 tweet – https://twitter.com/bittripfan/status/297164009243828229
Linda says
An old motorola
grandmother
Kate Ex says
I am using an old HTC G2, and you were inspired by your grandmother 🙂
Kate Ex says
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worldtravelmom says
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Andrew Hall says
I have a Nokia Lumia 920. Your grandmother said that you should wear bright colors.
Neiddy says
who won?