HTC One X+ announced with Jelly Bean, Sense 4+, Tegra 3, LTE, and US AT&T exclusivity
HTC has just announced the latest HTC One flagship device, the HTC One X+, which will be available this month in North America and Europe. The device is a nice refresh of the original flagship One series device – the One X – and features a few improvements that consumers are sure to love.
Namely, the One X+ will feature a 1.7 GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU; 1GB of RAM; a 2100mAh battery; 64GB of internal storage (for the European version – storage in the US will vary); a 4.7-inch laminated SuperLCD2 display at 720p (1280×720) resolution with Gorllla Glass 2; an internal speaker with built-in amplifier; an 8MP back camera with BSI sensor, f/2.0 lens, and HTC ImageSense chip; a 1.6MP front-facing camera with HTC ImageSense; HSPA+ 42Mbps connectivity in Europe; LTE connectivity in the US; WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC support; and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS with HTC Sense 4+. Coming in at 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9mm, it will weight 135 grams with the battery.
Perhaps most notable is the inclusion of LTE connectivity with a quad-core Tegra 3 chipset – something that only recently wasn’t possible. This will also be HTC’s first phone that ships with Jelly Bean out of the box, along with the latest version of Sense: 4+. (You can read more about the new features in Sense in our post regarding the upcoming OTA updates for the One S and One X.) The new red accents are also immediately noticeable, especially in the hardware buttons that appear on the front of the device.
AT&T has announced that it will be the exclusive carrier of the One X+ in the US.
The full press release from HTC appears below.
[Android Central | Phandroid | Android Police: 1, 2]HTC INTRODUCES THE HTC ONE™ X+.
MORE SPEED, MORE STORAGE AND MORE BATTERY LIFE MAKE HTC’S BEST RATED ANDROID PHONE, EVEN BETTER
HTC also announces SenseTM 4+ with Android Jelly Bean upgrades for HTC One X and HTC One S coming soon
TAIPEI – 2ND OCTOBER, 2012 – HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled the HTC One™ X+, a refreshed version of its award winning HTC One™ X smartphone, running the HTC SenseTM 4+ experience on Android™ Jelly Bean. The HTC One™ X+ combines the iconic design, amazing camera and authentic audio experience of the HTC One series, with increased performance, longer battery life and expanded internal storage.
“We are taking the HTC One™ X to a new level with the introduction of the new HTC One™ X+,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Our customers will have super-fast browsing, an even better camera and more immersive entertainment with Beats Audio.”
Performance, Endurance and Storage
Featuring a 1.7 GHz quad-core NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 AP37 processor and 64GB of internal storage, the HTC One™ X+ LTE version is up to 67% faster than the HTC One™ X1 LTE, making the HTC One™ X+ the best rated Android phone on the market. Developed to be lightning fast, the HTC One™ X+ enables quicker web browsing, fluid gaming and graphic rendering, and speedy downloads, providing effortless usage on the go.
In addition to its increased performance speeds, the HTC One™ X+ introduces extended performance with the inclusion of a 2100 mAh battery, giving you up to 50% (6 hours) more talk time, and longer to browse the web and enjoy your favorite music and videos2.
Imaging, Music and Movies
Combining the amazing camera capabilities of its predecessor3* with a series of intelligent features, powered by SenseTM 4+, the HTC One™ X+ has been designed to deliver the most premium mobile experience. The newly launched Self Portrait mode on the front camera helps you capture high quality photos by intuitively detecting the human face at various angles and applying subtle enhancements to skin and eyes. Sightseeing mode makes sure you’ll always be ready to capture the moment – one touch of the power button bypasses the lock screen and launches directly into the camera. Two new views in Gallery display images and videos and group them according to where and when they were taken.
Exclusively available on HTC smartphones, Beats AudioTM provides authentic, studio-quality sound that delivers the most immersive sound experience with an enhanced audio profile, crisper vocals and detailed high notes for your music, games, movies and videos. Making it easier to listen to music out loud, and through SenseTM 4+, the HTC One™ X+ introduces a new Tap and Go function, which allows you to connect the phone and your music to Beats speakers’4 when you tap them. To disconnect, it is just another quick tap.
Providing exclusive access to thousands of movies through HTC Watch 2.0, the HTC One™ X+ will appeal to both the avid film fan and the casual movie-goer. Combined with the introduction of video hub, another benefit of SenseTM 4+, for the first time you will be able to put all your video entertainment in a single place.
Easy Set Up
A new feature in the HTC One™ X+ is HTC Get Started, a new web service that guides the user painlessly through the set-up and personalisation process from a desktop web browser. Designed to enhance the experience of setting up a phone for the first time, this feature ensures that users will get the most out of their new phone from the beginning. With the touch of a button, users’ phone will reflect the settings and apps that were chosen on the Web. Visit start.htc.com for more details.
Availability
The HTC One™ X+ will be available in Europe and North Asia from October and in South Asia from November 2012. North America will make a separate announcement regarding availability of the HTC One™ X+. The Android Jelly Bean with HTC™ Sense 4+ update is scheduled to begin rolling out for the HTC One™ S and HTC One™ X from October.
