HTC One Max 6-Inch Android Smartphone Review
Introduction and Specifications
We all want more from our smartphones. Whether it’s more screen real estate, more battery life, a better camera, or more storage for pictures, videos, and games, it seems there’s always something we could use more of from our phones. Manufacturers are constantly striving to deliver the best device, touting the areas in which they’ve provided “more.”
HTC designed its One Max with demanding users in mind. This smartphone boasts “more screen size, more camera, more everything” according to the company. With its 5.9-inch screen and 3300mAh battery, the One Max is in line to compete with other phablet devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which features a 5.7-inch screen and a 3200 mAh battery.
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In addition to a large screen and battery, HTC also focused on the camera and audio experience with this phone. You’ll find dual front-facing stereo speakers with built-in amps and HTC BoomSound as well as HTC’s Ultrapixel camera with Zoe.
Another unique feature of the HTC One is the integrated fingerprint reader which unlocks the phone. It’s located on the back of the device just below the camera. On the software side, HTC included its BlinkFeed home screen to keep you updated with the information and updates you want to see.
Before we dive into the full hands-on review, let’s take a closer look at the specifications of the HTC One Max:
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| Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor 1.7GHz quad-core CPUs |
| Memory |
Total storage: 32GB, approximately 25GB storage available for user content RAM: 2GB Expansion card slot supports microSD memory card for up to 64GB additional storage (card not included) |
| Size & Weight |
6.48 (H) x 3.25 (W) x 0.41 (D) inches 7.65 ounces |
| Display |
5.9 inch, Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) |
| OS |
Android with HTC Sense 5.5 and HTC BlinkFeed |
| SIM Card Type |
micro SIM |
| Network |
2G/ 2.5G - GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G - UMTS/ HSPA (Verizon): 850/900/1900/2100 MHz with HSPA+ up to 14.4 Mbps 3G - CDMA: 800/1900 MHz (Sprint and Verizon) 4G - LTE (Verizon): 700 MHz |
| Sensors |
Gyro sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Fingerprint scanner |
| Connectivity |
3.5 mm stereo audio jack NFC Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX enabled Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n DLNA HTC Connect Support consumer infrared remote control micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) |
| Sound Enhancement |
HTC BoomSound Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers Sense Voice |
| Camera |
HTC UltraPixel Camera BSI sensor, Pixel size 2.0 µm, Sensor size 1/3' Dedicated HTC ImageChip 2 f/2.0 aperture and 28 mm lens Smart Flash: Five levels of flash automatically set by distance to subject 1080p Full HD video recording with HDR video Front Camera: 2.1 MP, 88° wide angle lens with HDR capability Front Camera: 1080p Full HD video recording |
| Battery |
3300 mAh Embedded rechargeable Li-polymer battery Talk time: Up to 25 hours for 3G Standby time: Up to 585 hours for 3G |
| Price |
Verizon Wireless $149.99 with discounts and contract Sprint $249.99 with discounts and contract |
Despite its large size, the HTC One Max's specs don't group it with the highest-end smartphones currently available. The Snapdragon 600 at the heart of this device, while potent, isn't as powerful as the Snapdragon 800, which is offered in phones like the Note 3 or Nexus 5.
