Absolutely the best review I've seen on the HTC 10! Fair, I believe and not turning a review video into a comparison video like so many others! Thanks for going into more detail about the case and software while others glanced over them. Great review for a great device!
Except screen, camera, and waterproofing. But that sturdy build, near stock software, and hifi audio more than make up for that. Great year for phones so far.
The gap between the top flagships is closing.. It all comes down to fine lines when choosing. It was only the camera that let HTC down.They may now have the perfect phone. I would certainly take a good audio phone over a water proof phone.
Water proofing is nice..... We both know it would only make this phone even better. But, I have NEVER had a waterproof phone and I have done fine (knocks on wood). However, we now have a kid and let me tell you that waterproof is worth the weight of this phone in gold when it comes to children! My wife had a Galaxy 5 and now The 7 and waterproof is a godsend.... The audio quality on this phone is just one feature that has me almost sold. I'm still being realistic and waiting to make my decision once I have it in my hand, but everything I have seen says that this phone is what I've been waiting for. Hope the camera is as good as my LG G3.
+Adrizz5447 respect your comments and the S7 looks like a very good phone. But I have seen about 20 different reviews on this phone and the only criticism is the speaker quality due to the water proofing
One of the most detailed reviews I have seen for htc 10. I love how the sound seems to be amazing because it's the most used feature to my boring cardio routine. The camera seems to be on par with most of top dogs recently.
I'm glad to see positive feedbacks from both fans and general consumers about the new HTC 10. Fingers crossed that HTC will finally get back on track and continue this momentum with more awesome phones in the future. I'm already set for this year with the S7 Edge, but it would be great to come back again to HTC, maybe next year with the HTC 11 :)
I agree. I wish reviewers would talk about blinkfeed more though. I think it could be a good selling point for the social media freaks and news junkies. More on boomsound and DAC would have been nice too. Great review though, keep up the good work.
Hey Phil......nice review! Normally this would be too long for me, but you kept it interesting. More on the DAC/audio would be appreciated, but you still did touch on it at least.
October 2017 and this phone still runs like day one! You gotta love that Sense speed and smoothness 💪💪 love this thing even though I have a S8+ and a 6gb RAM U11 I still love the feel of this phone and the size is more pocket friendly. Waiting for Android Oreo!
nice review! I had HTC phones up until M8 HK edition. Now, I bought a Nexus as I want to experience stock. If I needed to buy a phone bow, I would definitely consider the HTC 10.
Seems like HTC is going great things with their software. It may not be the Nexus experience, but they're keeping their customization lightweight while still making it their own.
that would be pretty cool to see Google allow folders in the Google now app drawer and Google have a Google play icon pack to use with any launcher including the Google now launcher.
Too many phones have a black front though. And there is no modern samsung phone with a white face (other than the all white one). Maybe just the budget ones.
Looking forward to getting my hands on this phone. After the joke that LG let us down with, this is a nice surprise. I've had HTC phones in the past and really enjoyed them. Looks like my 5 years without HTC is about to end......
+T- Smooth Let me tell you a little secret because it seems like you don't know; average folks, the mass majority of consumers don't purchase a smartphone because it's speakers are really good or because of updates! Those are tech geeks arousals. Most people look for a top notch camera, screen, and a battery that last them a long time. DAC 24 bit means nothing to most folks, but yeah tech geeks/audiophiles have at it, wet your paints. This is a social media; Facebook, Instagram, snap chat generation, folks use selfies and their cameras more than you ever know. HTC just dropped the ball in so many departments is all. This phone is 2 years too late and $200 overpriced. Screens shouldn't turn pinkish and the camera shouldn't be Inferior against competition at a $699 price range. Had this phone been $500 with those issues it wouldn't have been a problem. But taxing $699 and you can't beat the bar that had been set in that price range in Android, is unacceptable, no excuses.
No, you can use the SD card for adaptable or normal storage. It comes with a fast 32 or 64gb internal drive. Advantage over Samsung is that the card has its own slot so you don't have to remove the SIM at the same time. Come on Samsung!
this phone looks awesome, but why aren't the hi def headphones included for the US market, and why is it not fully waterproof, is that because of the awesome sound system built in
Great review. I'm glad the HTC 10 is a worthy alternative to the Samsung phones. I prefer HTC Sense over Touchwiz by a mile. Too bad they dropped the IR blaster as this could have been an additional advantage. I'm also disappointed the screen doesn't seem to do so well in bright daylight. Overall I'm excited to see the HTC 10 in action and especially to try the camera and listen to some music with the 24 bit dac on board.
+T- Smooth I use it every day. I control my computer, tv, receiver, my phone screen is my mouse pad and keyboard. An IR blaster for me meant I could retire my Harmony One remote, and that's saying a lot. Maybe they only ran the numbers for their own pre-installed remote, but I'm sure most people who use the IR blaster are using much better apps than that so maybe their numbers are incomplete. Looking at various forums it seems to be one of the biggest complaints about what was left out of the HTC 10.
very nice review and this is from a lg fanboy... HTC seem to have got this mobile right. very good mobile and the new design i would pick over the old anyday!
+Jeevan lazar I actually want to be able to suppress/lower the sharpening. Previous HTC models had an option to go to a -2 in sharpening. -1 makes for more pleasing images... no halos around things.
Very informative, and HTC just dropped the price on their site (likely due to the U 11 "leaks"). Finally time to upgrade my One M7 I think. P.S. Love the QC Coffee of Doom shirt!
Booooom getting one Friday! So excited.... But I'm going to miss using my G5 everyday... First world problems... I sound like a consumerist snob. I have owned every M series device so there's no way I'm not going to get the most perfect one.... No pun intended lol 😁
"I have owned every M series device so there's no way I'm not going to get the most perfect one" The Ten isn't a M series device. Its now just called "Ten". HTC have dropped the One name and Mx designations.
Seriously Google why is this even possible? Actually the iPhone 6s plus has worse battery performance then the iPhone 6 plus from my understanding ...it has a smaller battery...
They could have kept the dual speakers plus add the woofer it would give the sound a good balance.And 1.55,1.34 micron are not ultrapixel it's super pixel category.What's the big deal with 12mp that's made by sony,the actual innovation is dual pixel af and not laser af.Htc is known for sound quality and that's what they do best than anyone else in the market.
stock android needs to get some of these features. Stock needs to get with the program. HTC and Samsung have their negatives but man... stock needs to be the bench man of innovation.. it seems they let these companies do the thinking and they copy later. Hate that shit.
" It's been 14 months since HTC last put out a major flagship " as if 14 months is that long, i'ts become common to pay $700 every year now or you're considered poor or whatnot. Yea I'm gonna buy this one cause my M7 has water damage for a while now and needs to be replaced. It went more than 3 years tho
that's strange, your review vids have started to become longer and longer PHIL, here's my guess, I suggest you give the future ones to MICHAEL FISHER AKA "MF" aka "captain2phones" he's the BEST in the business! miss that dude!!
Randy King There are ways. I typically buy 2/3 phones a year. One I upgrade to, the other I save $30-$50 every 2 weeks(by the time a year passes, I have enough to buy a flagship outright) and I sell or trade up my current phone. I'm a college student, so I know the struggles. Lol.
great review. I still would like a radio tuner. And why HTC, take away the IR port. It's useful. anyways Eear's my money HTC just give me my phone already!
+Erik Michel I have had a Samsung Galaxy S 4G, Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Note 3, Note 4, Nexus 6 and now have the Nexus 6P and have never ever had any issues with burn in. The only time I have ever seen burn in was on a demo phone in the Samsung Experience center when I worked at Best Buy where the phone literally showed the same image 24/7/365.
Sean Williams Well I guess it's different for everyone. I've had a Galaxy Nexus, S2, and an S3 and they got burn-in. Don't get me wrong. I love AMOLED, I own a 6P. But there are a few reasons somone would choose LCD over AMOLED.
Absolutely the best review I've seen on the HTC 10! Fair, I believe and not turning a review video into a comparison video like so many others! Thanks for going into more detail about the case and software while others glanced over them. Great review for a great device!
great review. HTC 10 is undoubtedly the best phone out there in every departments. I'm 100% gonna get it over any other phone out there at the moment
Except screen, camera, and waterproofing. But that sturdy build, near stock software, and hifi audio more than make up for that. Great year for phones so far.
Nice review. This is kinda the 10th review I'm watching, but this one was the most informative.
Even though I can't get this phone...I love it!
it looks so clean and sexy from the front and back. Crazy what it means when a manufacturer doesn't put a brand logo on the front.
HTC 10 is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
+sush2142 lol
Literally
Diz i see you everywhere with the same comment but you're right the 10 is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Very well done video. You guys are really kicking up your production game.
Great review! Full package! Doesn't feel like it's 14+ minutes. Even better than the other "Android" channel. You guys nailed it.
The gap between the top flagships is closing.. It all comes down to fine lines when choosing. It was only the camera that let HTC down.They may now have the perfect phone. I would certainly take a good audio phone over a water proof phone.
me too
Love that they nailed it with the audio! Way more important than waterproofing. At least it is for me. I love my music!
+Carl Price I don't remember the last time I ever got my phone wet if ever haha..
Water proofing is nice..... We both know it would only make this phone even better. But, I have NEVER had a waterproof phone and I have done fine (knocks on wood). However, we now have a kid and let me tell you that waterproof is worth the weight of this phone in gold when it comes to children! My wife had a Galaxy 5 and now The 7 and waterproof is a godsend.... The audio quality on this phone is just one feature that has me almost sold. I'm still being realistic and waiting to make my decision once I have it in my hand, but everything I have seen says that this phone is what I've been waiting for. Hope the camera is as good as my LG G3.
+Adrizz5447 respect your comments and the S7 looks like a very good phone. But I have seen about 20 different reviews on this phone and the only criticism is the speaker quality due to the water proofing
One of the most detailed reviews I have seen for htc 10. I love how the sound seems to be amazing because it's the most used feature to my boring cardio routine. The camera seems to be on par with most of top dogs recently.
I'm glad to see positive feedbacks from both fans and general consumers about the new HTC 10. Fingers crossed that HTC will finally get back on track and continue this momentum with more awesome phones in the future. I'm already set for this year with the S7 Edge, but it would be great to come back again to HTC, maybe next year with the HTC 11 :)
Best review of HTC 10
Yeah all the other reviews suck. He actually gave some good info.
+Anish Somawar +1
I agree.
I wish reviewers would talk about blinkfeed more though. I think it could be a good selling point for the social media freaks and news junkies.
More on boomsound and DAC would have been nice too.
Great review though, keep up the good work.
as a handyman I'm woundering. if i choose the white version, will the fingerpring sensor collect allot of dirt. and look dirty after a while?
I dont think its gonna get that dirty. Just clean it with a cloth if it gets dirty or so.
why white just got the black
Hey Phil......nice review! Normally this would be too long for me, but you kept it interesting. More on the DAC/audio would be appreciated, but you still did touch on it at least.
October 2017 and this phone still runs like day one! You gotta love that Sense speed and smoothness 💪💪 love this thing even though I have a S8+ and a 6gb RAM U11 I still love the feel of this phone and the size is more pocket friendly. Waiting for Android Oreo!
do you think htc will make a larger verison of the 10
+Jim Nelson If they do it won't come out in the US.
5.2 is big enough tbh
+Xhyher Cypher poll you must have really small hands dafaq
nice review! I had HTC phones up until M8 HK edition. Now, I bought a Nexus as I want to experience stock. If I needed to buy a phone bow, I would definitely consider the HTC 10.
Watched a lot of reviews, this one was the best. Subscribed again
awesome review man.. HTC 10 is awesome :)
I have the new camera app on my m8 and the thing with the exposure is that it's only automatic when flash is enabled or auto.
Not very intuitive.
finally a proper review... i think others should learn from this. Good job
wow a unbiased review!
What about the WiFi reception performance?
really glad you guys started to do real reviews and not them 2 min long reviews
Love the review. Really interesting that HTC is streamlining the software and including other services, like adding Airplay support. I like it!
Seems like HTC is going great things with their software. It may not be the Nexus experience, but they're keeping their customization lightweight while still making it their own.
There's a lot I like about this phone such as build quality, materials, Bloatware control, adoptive memory with SD card, compact size.
that would be pretty cool to see Google allow folders in the Google now app drawer and Google have a Google play icon pack to use with any launcher including the Google now launcher.
So jealous wanted the sliver and black but for america only😭
+Aleck Maccarone So jealous wanted the silver and white but for international markets only.
+MrHakubi if you get the white everyone will say its a samsung with black its less obvious
Too many phones have a black front though. And there is no modern samsung phone with a white face (other than the all white one). Maybe just the budget ones.
What about the direct sunlight on the screen, and screen reflection? I want to know that!
Awesome video. Nice to see a phone with care and attention to the details with the power of Android. Best smartphone package out there!
superb video pal loved the detailed review
I pre order mine already, now is waiting for it
what color?
Xhyher Cypher black one
Awesome review! Keep up the good work!
we love Phil & htc 10
I can't decide which color should i pick. gold or silver black. both are beautiful.
Civic center behind you for the rain shot?
awesome review Phil!
Really Great In-Depth Review
Something tells me after camera software is updated this camera is going to be amazing.
Why are the head phones included over seas but not in the US?
The brightness is to high, cant see any text on white backgrounds. Just a bit of constructive criticism for future reviews.
this review was really good. all about this phone and not comparing it to other phones. i loved the review 👍👍👍👍
What is the game at 12:41 ? No gesture like Onplus One phone to manage Spotify ?
"HTC worked really hard on that chamfer " that line made my day :) As if chamfer would be the hardest thing in the world to manufacturer.
Love the review. U gave the HTC 10 the props it deserves. Especially since there is no perfect phone..
Looking forward to getting my hands on this phone. After the joke that LG let us down with, this is a nice surprise. I've had HTC phones in the past and really enjoyed them. Looks like my 5 years without HTC is about to end......
Does this phone have split-screen capabilities or multitasking like the Samsung S7
The camera interface seemed a little sluggish. Is it so? And whats up with the app opening speeds? Is it at par with the s7?
+Akshit Kapoor
Pre retail unit, this will be fixed with an update
No camera so far this year is on par with the S7/S7Edge, from shutter speed to autofocus, it's top notch! 👍💯
+Teejaye1100 went with s7 edge! The camera is really good
T- Smooth AUDIO IS OK ! NOT GREAT OBVIOUSLY..
+T- Smooth Let me tell you a little secret because it seems like you don't know; average folks, the mass majority of consumers don't purchase a smartphone because it's speakers are really good or because of updates! Those are tech geeks arousals. Most people look for a top notch camera, screen, and a battery that last them a long time. DAC 24 bit means nothing to most folks, but yeah tech geeks/audiophiles have at it, wet your paints. This is a social media; Facebook, Instagram, snap chat generation, folks use selfies and their cameras more than you ever know. HTC just dropped the ball in so many departments is all. This phone is 2 years too late and $200 overpriced. Screens shouldn't turn pinkish and the camera shouldn't be Inferior against competition at a $699 price range. Had this phone been $500 with those issues it wouldn't have been a problem. But taxing $699 and you can't beat the bar that had been set in that price range in Android, is unacceptable, no excuses.
Does it have battery saver mode? Maybe that would give 2 days?
Is the fingerprint button clickable or only touch?
So to expand storage, you just have to enter another sd card right? The phone's internal memory is already in another sd card within the phone?
No, you can use the SD card for adaptable or normal storage. It comes with a fast 32 or 64gb internal drive. Advantage over Samsung is that the card has its own slot so you don't have to remove the SIM at the same time. Come on Samsung!
this phone looks awesome, but why aren't the hi def headphones included for the US market, and why is it not fully waterproof, is that because of the awesome sound system built in
Because HTC is too cheap to include those things. but they will charge you $699 for this phone! 😅
one of the best review I see. 💯
I super like the phone, only two complains, why they remove the remote control, and hope they add the dual screen like Samsung, LG and Sony
Great review. What is that fish game?
+SpaceDarkness Hungry shark
Great review. I'm glad the HTC 10 is a worthy alternative to the Samsung phones. I prefer HTC Sense over Touchwiz by a mile. Too bad they dropped the IR blaster as this could have been an additional advantage. I'm also disappointed the screen doesn't seem to do so well in bright daylight. Overall I'm excited to see the HTC 10 in action and especially to try the camera and listen to some music with the 24 bit dac on board.
+T- Smooth I use it every day. I control my computer, tv, receiver, my phone screen is my mouse pad and keyboard. An IR blaster for me meant I could retire my Harmony One remote, and that's saying a lot. Maybe they only ran the numbers for their own pre-installed remote, but I'm sure most people who use the IR blaster are using much better apps than that so maybe their numbers are incomplete. Looking at various forums it seems to be one of the biggest complaints about what was left out of the HTC 10.
very nice review and this is from a lg fanboy... HTC seem to have got this mobile right. very good mobile and the new design i would pick over the old anyday!
Great review!
Do anyone know the name of the shark game playing around the 12:40 mark? Anyone?
+Teejaye1100 I think its 'Hungry Shark'
Best review of HTC 10 till date
got rid of my S7 Edge which i was quite happy with but still hated TW.Waiting for this to be delivered tomorrow.
I want one, but not for 1000 Canadian.
Can you control the sharpening level in the camera app?
No you can't.
+imad blackmore oh that's not good
+Jeevan lazar I actually want to be able to suppress/lower the sharpening. Previous HTC models had an option to go to a -2 in sharpening. -1 makes for more pleasing images... no halos around things.
Does the bokeh effect stll work well like previous one's.
Any idea if this is still slippery to hold?
Great review.
Very informative, and HTC just dropped the price on their site (likely due to the U 11 "leaks"). Finally time to upgrade my One M7 I think.
P.S. Love the QC Coffee of Doom shirt!
Booooom getting one Friday! So excited.... But I'm going to miss using my G5 everyday... First world problems... I sound like a consumerist snob. I have owned every M series device so there's no way I'm not going to get the most perfect one.... No pun intended lol 😁
"I have owned every M series device so there's no way I'm not going to get the most perfect one"
The Ten isn't a M series device. Its now just called "Ten". HTC have dropped the One name and Mx designations.
+DJShadesUK it's still a continuing of the series essentially.
Very good video very well explain.. thank you
Lovin this phone👍would buy an S7 but Im not crazy about the software.... this I can do
Which smartphone do you consider having the best camera out there in the market right now ?
+Dhanabol Pradipdham For stills - S7 , for video : Lumia 950 (nothing on market can beat that 4 microphone stereo recording)
I wish there was a Google Play Edition of this phone
good review. watching on my new HTC 10 :)
do i need to upgrade my m8?
Ezaya Kashiwazaki yes if u want. it's worthy upgrade
Will there be a google (play) edition?
When you say Google play edition do you mean a nexus device if so rumours suggest yes
the battery last as long as iphone 6 plus? I'm a heavy user
Seriously Google why is this even possible? Actually the iPhone 6s plus has worse battery performance then the iPhone 6 plus from my understanding ...it has a smaller battery...
i'm really proud as htc 10 user
nice review!
1st review for HTC 10 i like ( great )
They could have kept the dual speakers plus add the woofer it would give the sound a good balance.And 1.55,1.34 micron are not ultrapixel it's super pixel category.What's the big deal with 12mp that's made by sony,the actual innovation is dual pixel af and not laser af.Htc is known for sound quality and that's what they do best than anyone else in the market.
stock android needs to get some of these features. Stock needs to get with the program. HTC and Samsung have their negatives but man... stock needs to be the bench man of innovation.. it seems they let these companies do the thinking and they copy later. Hate that shit.
anyone know if it has multi user or guest mode?
The price is pretty awesome too
i have nexus 6p should i exchange it with htc 10?
+Luigi Puno its your own wish. I personally would have exchanged it! HTC 10 is full on beast!
+Pranav Mahajan PM007 are you using htc 10 today?
+Pranav Mahajan PM007 wanna know your experience with htc 10
+Luigi Puno not using it yet, but surely will, in a few days
I have seen like a million reviews and trillions of customer reviews. And I can definitely say, this is the phone I want!
you sir got a sub and like, geep ut the amazing work
Definitely my next phone
no one eben mentions the unlocked bootloader and how easy its is going to be to root and should get a lot of ROM love. their is a GOD
" It's been 14 months since HTC last put out a major flagship "
as if 14 months is that long, i'ts become common to pay $700 every year now or you're considered poor or whatnot. Yea I'm gonna buy this one cause my M7 has water damage for a while now and needs to be replaced. It went more than 3 years tho
that's strange, your review vids have started to become longer and longer PHIL, here's my guess, I suggest you give the future ones to MICHAEL FISHER AKA "MF" aka "captain2phones" he's the BEST in the business! miss that dude!!
+Science2Student Isn't he on Pocketnow, though?
+eric m (Wallballs72) NOPE, he's HERE :)
+Science2Student agh, didn't know he switched over here.
Where did he record the audio, a frickin concert hall? Haha sorry, but there is so much echo.
You look thinner :), I've never wrote you something... but it caught my attention.
I'll wait and see what the Nexus looks like
Jason TWFS Bassett invisible
Yep. Unfortunately they dropped that branding
no more or blaster at front speaker...
I'm loving this phone. But I'm thinking I should wait on the note 6. I just need a big screen phone.
Wait. August/September will be here before you know it.
+Dante Bradley thanks bro
+Randy King why not get both like me lol
+Danny Medina. I wish I was rich like you lol
Randy King There are ways. I typically buy 2/3 phones a year. One I upgrade to, the other I save $30-$50 every 2 weeks(by the time a year passes, I have enough to buy a flagship outright) and I sell or trade up my current phone.
I'm a college student, so I know the struggles. Lol.
I love HTC PHONE very very much is first Android company used And round, my HTC A9 is very good the best and super next phone maybe is HTC 10-11
great review.
I still would like a radio tuner.
And why HTC, take away the IR port. It's useful.
anyways Eear's my money HTC just give me my phone already!
What's the game at 12:37
+Aditya Mishra Hungry Shark Evolution
***** Thanks mate
HTC we miss
HTC 10 is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Why would you buy this when youcan pend a lot less and buy the xiaomi mi5 with almost the exact specs??
Xiaomi m5 doesn't use 4g lte...
+San Mattew Only 1080p, no 4k Video recording, no 24bit DAC, no Playstore
Btw don't even like the HTC 10, but Xiaomi m5 isn't as good as it.
quality, reliability and basically you can experience everything better on HTC 10.
+S Saini it can video record at 4k. And when you buy it from oppomart it comes with play store pre installed in it...
so close to being a good phone. HTC Needs to ditch the LCD screen like yesterday.
+Sean Williams why? LCDs are awesome we use them everyday
+S Saini AMOLED screens are more energy efficient and are better suited for mobile devices. Period. zero room for discussion.
+Sean Williams Screen burn in. Don't tell me it's not an issue anymore because I have AMOLED devices.
+Erik Michel I have had a Samsung Galaxy S 4G, Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Note 3, Note 4, Nexus 6 and now have the Nexus 6P and have never ever had any issues with burn in. The only time I have ever seen burn in was on a demo phone in the Samsung Experience center when I worked at Best Buy where the phone literally showed the same image 24/7/365.
Sean Williams Well I guess it's different for everyone. I've had a Galaxy Nexus, S2, and an S3 and they got burn-in. Don't get me wrong. I love AMOLED, I own a 6P.
But there are a few reasons somone would choose LCD over AMOLED.