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HTC 10
$579.99 $559.99
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SKU: cell-453
Brand: HTC
Category: Mobiles
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  • Processor Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
  • RAM 4 GB
  • RAM 32 GB
  • Display Super LCD5, 5.2 inches
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HTC 10: At a Glance

9.0 / 10

HTC 10 combines 5.2 inches, 74.9 cm2 (~71.1% screen-to-body ratio) Super LCD5, Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), 32 GB / 4 GB RAM, 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, Laser AF, OIS, 3000 mAh (18W wired, QC3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)). Current status: Available. Released 03-05-2016. Pricing starts around $579.99.

Release Status Available. Released 03-05-2016
Display 5.2 inches, 74.9 cm2 (~71.1% screen-to-body ratio) — Super LCD5
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
Processor (SoC) Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
RAM & Storage 32 GB / 4 GB RAM
Operating System Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), HTC Sense UI
Rear Camera 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, Laser AF, OIS
Selfie Camera 5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/3.6", 1.34µm, AF, OIS
Battery & Charging 3000 mAh | 18W wired, QC3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
Dimensions & Weight 145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.35 in) | 161 g (5.68 oz)
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, BT 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC, USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
Estimated Price $579.99
Lab & Spec Evaluation

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

9.0 / 10
  • Design 9.0 / 10
  • Display 10.0 / 10
  • Performance 9.0 / 10
  • Camera 8.0 / 10
  • Battery 8.0 / 10

Specs

Network

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Network 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, 5G

LAUNCH

Announced April, 2016
Status Available. Released 03-05-2016

BODY

Dimensions 145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight 161 g (5.68 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum alloy frame, glass back / eco-leather
SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM and eSIM / Dual Standby

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Super LCD5
Size 5.2 inches, 74.9 cm2 (~71.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Corning Gorilla Glass 3

PLATFORM

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), HTC Sense UI
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno 530

MEMORY

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32 GB / 4 GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, Laser AF, OIS
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo audio rec.
Camera Features LED flash, HDR, panorama, Leica / ZEISS optical tuning

SELFIE CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/3.6", 1.34µm, AF, OIS
Features HDR, Panorama, AI Beauty Mode
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo audio rec.

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo dual speakers
3.5mm jack Yes (3.5mm jack)

COMMS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
USB USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. Yes (NFC supported)
Radio Stereo FM radio (market dependent)

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display optical / side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

BATTERY

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 3000 mAh
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 3000 mAh
Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. 18W wired, QC3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)

MISC

Colors Carbon Gray, Topaz Gold, Glacier Silver, Camellia Red
Model M10
SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Price $579.99

TESTS

Performance AnTuTu (v7): 158,000 | Geekbench 4: 4,100 (Multi-core)
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 2000+ nits peak
Battery (new) Active use score: 14:30h

THE POWER OF 10
HTC 10. It’s more of what you’re looking for in a flagship phone. Unparalleled performance. Superb 24-bit Hi-Res sound. The world’s first* Optical Image Stabilization in both front and back cameras. And one of the highest smartphone camera rankings ever from DxOMark. All in a beautifully crafted metal unibody.

Meet HTC 10. The smartphone crafted with obsession. You get unprecedented control. Off the chart performance. And innovations like the world’s first dual OIS for pro level photos front and back, as well as end-to-end 24-bit Hi-Res sound. We’re redefining what a flagship phone is truly meant to be. And think you’ll love the result.

Inspiration realized in metal
It’s the beauty of light, crafted into a brand new all-metal unibody. Every element of HTC 10 has been designed, refined and perfected. From the bold new chamfered contour to its stunning dual-textured finish and quality construction. All the way down to getting the perfect click from the power button.

Next generation camera
HTC 10 delivers what may well be the best smartphone camera available today. With innovations like the world’s first OIS front and back, 12 million UltraPixels, faster laser autofocus and more. A DxOMark score of 88*, one of the highest camera quality scores of any smartphone so far, shows we’re definitely on the right track.

Off the chart performance
With HTC 10, apps launch faster and run smoother, the screen reacts instantly to your every touch, and things just work brilliantly. It’s what you expect from best in class hardware and software tuned to near perfection.

Made to last and last
Every part of HTC 10 has been optimized from the ground up to run more efficiently. Giving you up to 2 days* of use. It also stays cooler while charging faster than ever – up to 50% in just 30 minutes – enough for a day on the go.

HTC 10 — Frequently Asked Questions

What processor and storage options does the HTC 10 have?

The HTC 10 is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) chipset with an Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) CPU and Adreno 530 GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 32 GB / 4 GB RAM.

What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the HTC 10?

The HTC 10 comes with a 3000 mAh battery (3000 mAh) and supports 18W wired, QC3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised).

How good is the HTC 10 camera setup?

On the rear, the HTC 10 features 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, Laser AF, OIS. It supports video recording at 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo audio rec.. For selfies, it includes a 5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/3.6", 1.34µm, AF, OIS front camera.

Does the HTC 10 support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?

Yes, the HTC 10 supports 5G networks (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave). NFC support: Yes (NFC supported). 3.5mm headphone jack: Yes (3.5mm jack).

What is the price and release status of the HTC 10?

The estimated retail price of the HTC 10 is around $579.99. Market status: Available. Released 03-05-2016. Available colorways include Carbon Gray, Topaz Gold, Glacier Silver, Camellia Red.

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