The design of the HTC 10 will no doubt be a topic of heated debate once more, because HTC has largely stuck to the design of last year's models, as that of the One M7, M8 and M9. HTC has adjusted the phone so that it differs from its predecessors, but it has not abolished the HTC One design aesthetic.
The HTC 10 is recognize as an HTC smartphone. / © ANDROIDPIT The most striking design feature of the HTC 10 are the very wide, diamond-cut edges on the back of the device. These wide edges have received additional polishing, while the rest of the slightly curved back is brushed and has a shimmering matte appearance.
The wide diamond cut and the curved back of the HTC 10 makes it appear as though floating when laid flat, and offers it the impression of a very thin side profile. At its narrowest point, the HTC 10 is only 3 mm thick, while it is 9 mm thick at its center.
In profile, the HTC 10 looks thinner than it actually is. / © ANDROIDPIT On the front of the device, HTC fans have become accustomed to a rather faceless smartphone, and the HTC 10 takes this further. The HTC logo between the fingerprint sensor and the display has disappeared, leaving a brandless smartphone behind. HTC has also modified the classic BoomSound stereo speaker, so that at the front, only one speaker can be seen, at the top of the device. The second speaker is placed out of sight on the lower part of the frame.
The second speaker is now next to the USB Type-C port. / © ANDROIDPIT New to the HTC 10, two capacitive buttons are now located to the left and right of the fingerprint sensor, which also functions as the home button. thus HTC utilizes the entire 5.2-inch WQHD display for displaying content. No ugly black bar with software keys reduces the display size on the HTC 10.
The 3.5 mm headphone jack is still at the top, but the infrared transmitter is gone. / © ANDROIDPIT The volume rocker and the power button, on the side of the device, remain unchanged, except for the addition of a textured surface to power button, similar to what we saw on the HTC One A9.
The on-off switch is like that of the HTC One A9. / © ANDROIDPIT In all, the changes in design from the One M9 to the HTC 10 seem small, but I, personally, have always welcomed a clear design philosophy from manufacturers. HTC brings a defined vision to its top smartphones, as Sony does to its product line, with the OmniBalance design principles. And, from a distance, smartphones like these from HTC and Sony are easily recognizable.
Source: HTC 10 review: a new beginning
No comments:
Post a Comment