The Taiwanese firm's flagship phone, the HTC One, just reached five million units sold a few days ago, which is quite an achievement for the company. And so, imitating Samsung's tendency to market different variants of its successful flagship, HTC could also be preparing different editions of the HTC One in order to increase in popularity and sales.
Lately there are many rumors that run around the Taiwanese firm, and different versions and models have reached our ears that the firm could market this year. On the one hand a HTC responding to the M7 model, a somewhat less powerful version of the HTC One that the company could be working on right now.
We also received a HTC M4, which would be the new mid-range of the firm, which would have a dual-core processor helped by 2 GB of RAM and a 4,3-inch screen with a 720p HD resolution, plus the added advantage that it would have the same Ultrapixel camera as the HTC One. We also received a tip that HTC could be working with Google to launch a HTC OneGoogle Edition just like Samsung has done with its Galaxy S4.
And while we are waiting for all these latest rumors to be confirmed or denied, today we get a new one, also interesting. According to the network, HTC could launch very soon a version of HTC One with a larger screen even than that of the flagship, that is, it would increase the 4,7 inches of the original to dress a screen whose dimensions They would be between 5 and 6 inches. In this way it would also follow in Samsung's footsteps to compete at the level of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8.
We have no further details about this possible version of the HTC One, but we assume that if it is real, it would either run into him same processor as the flagship matching it in power, or reducing its power so as not to take away market share from its own flagship phone this year.
HTC One with a larger screen: what to expect
Leaks indicate that HTC consolidated its strategy with a model that brought the diagonal to the 5 inches, keeping the metal body as a hallmark and refining the edges for a better grip. This evolution highlighted a D rear camera with fast focus and depth capture, which allows refocus After taking the shot, record in slow motion and adjust manual parameters without giving up simplicity.
The heart of that more ambitious approach was a Quad-core Snapdragon 801 accompanied by 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage and microSD slot with support for up to 128 GB. The front speaker system BoomSound It remained more powerful, and the autonomy gained weight with a higher capacity battery, extreme saving mode y fast charge for extended use sessions.
The manufacturer insisted on the experience: Android with HTC Sense in a renewed version, Blink Feed more flexible, notification bar that adapts the color to each app and gestures like double tap to wake up or answer a call by holding the phone to your ear. All of this is enhanced by sensors that act as a "sixth sense" to speed up everyday actions.
In connectivity, the leap was complete: LTE / 4G, WiFi 802.11ac, NFC, infrared, Bluetooth 4.0 and high-precision GPS. Some configurations enabled Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) to keep two lines operating at once, and the memory subsystem improved transfers thanks to the support of Fast eMMC, speeding up copies of heavy files. Aluminum covered much of the chassis and was offered in gray, silver and gold.
In photography, the bet Ultrapixel prioritizes capturing more light with larger pixels and luminous aperture, which is useful in low light. In return, the nominal resolution is lower than other rivals, which can translate into less detail when zooming in on daytime shots. The front camera, generous for selfies, reached 5 MP BSI with wide angle and Zoe functions for sequences and effects.
Phablet and variants: the role of the One Max and parallel editions
The rumor of a larger screen fits in with the line of HTC One Max, a phablet-like interpretation that took the diagonal to the 5,9 inchesThis model kept the aluminum chassis, incorporated a rear fingerprint sensor and allowed to expand memory via microSD behind a removable cover. With battery around 3.300 mAh, BoomSound speakers and Ultrapixel camera, it has positioned itself as an alternative for those looking for a large screen without sacrificing premium materials.
The performance focus in the Max was supported by a accompanied by 2 GB of RAM, enough to move the resolution Full HD on that wide panel. Its size and weight were considerable, something to keep in mind for users with small hands. Alongside it, HTC explored versions mini and proposals as a possible Google Edition with a cleaner Android, maintaining design as a differentiating element throughout the family.
The accessory ecosystem also added value, especially with the case. Dot View, which allows you to see the time, weather and notifications through a perforated cover and even to interact with touches without opening it. This combination of materials, front-facing sound and polished software is the basis on which the idea of a HTC One with a larger screen: offer more surface area without losing identity or ergonomics.
Market signals and HTC's moves reinforce the possibility of a classic One around 5 inches, a larger screen version located between 5 and 6 inches and specialized variants (mini, software editions). The goal is to cover size preferences while maintaining metals, frontal sound, depth chamber and complete connectivity as pillars of experience.
