The HTC One M9 is not the great smartphone that the company's smartphone fans were hoping for. It is deficient in almost everything when compared to the competition, and to top it all off, better versions of it have been released in other regions of the world. Still, all hope could be pinned on the new smartphones with AMOLED displays that would begin to arrive in new waves of product, among which could be the HTC One M10.
AMOLED screens
Are they better? AMOLED screens or LCDs? That was the debate a few years ago, with Samsung being the biggest proponent of AMOLED displays, and the iPhone being the biggest proponent of LCD screens. The former had one flaw: the colors weren't exactly true to life, but rather, there was a noticeable saturation of the screen colors. Over time, the calibration has balanced, and now we see that the displays on Samsung's flagships are among the best on the market. Perhaps that's why HTC chose to launch smartphones with AMOLED displays.
Previously, this was difficult because of the high price, except for a company like Samsung, which was dedicated to manufacturing these screens. However, the increased availability of alternative panels and suppliers has reduced costs., and HTC may have found a more affordable AMOLED display supplier, thanks to manufacturers seeking to compete with Samsung, which dominates much of the mobile AMOLED display market. Added to this are AMOLED's own technical advantages: true blacks and virtually infinite contrast, lower consumption with dark interfaces and more efficient Always-On modes.
Improvements have also been seen in maximum brightness, outdoor visibility, and more accurate color profiles for sRGB modes and vivid settings, avoiding the oversaturation that characterized the first generationsUltimately, adopting AMOLED would allow HTC to make a leap in perceived quality and energy efficiency without sacrificing color fidelity.
HTC One M10?
Absolutely nothing is known about what smartphones HTC might launch with these AMOLED displays. It is said that there will not be just one, but several., and which will arrive in the second half of the year. With the small failure of the HTC One M9, which also has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 and its temperature problems, it would not be strange if the company decided that one of these new smartphones would be the HTC One M10, or a smartphone with any other name that becomes the company's flagship at that time. A new processor, an AMOLED screen and two more details could allow HTC to re-enter a market that has become complicated with the HTC One M9. In any case, even if it is not an HTC One M10, it is clear that the company will try to launch a smartphone that draws a lot of attention, even if it is not a flagship.
According to reliable leaks, the hypothetical HTC One M10 —known internally as HTC Perfume— I would bet on one 5,1-inch AMOLED display with QHD resolution (1440p), combined with the powerful Snapdragon 820 and the Adreno 530 GPU. They are mentioned 4 GB of RAM y 32 GB storage expandable via microSD, with a useful space close to 23 GB after system and pre-installed apps. A fingerprint reader on a front button, following the line of some rivals.
In photography, leaks point to the return of technology UltraPixel in a 12 MP rear camera with laser-assisted autofocus y optical stabilization. There has even been talk of stabilization in the front camera as well, an unusual addition in its segment. One change discussed would be the absence of BoomSound stereo front speakers, a classic hallmark of the brand, in exchange for optimizing frames and design.
In software, the terminal would come with Android in its most recent version available for the generation and the cape HTC Sense 8, focused on smooth performance and a lighter aesthetic. In terms of protection, we talk about Gorilla Glass 4 and 24-bit multi-touch panel, as well as a full set of sensors: accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity, GPS with GLONASS and A-GPS, and support NFC.
In connectivity, they are considered High-end LTE (Cat6/Cat9), Dual-band WiFi with WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.x and, in line with the high range, the transition to USB Type-C that HTC itself consolidated in recent generations. The battery would have capacities around 3000 mAh with fast charge, seeking to balance thickness and autonomy.
Regarding performance, unofficial reports and comparisons place the M10 at the level expected for its platform in tests such as AnTuTu, Geekbench (single-core and multi-core), 3DMark Slingshot and even scenes from GFXBench (Manhattan 3.1, T-Rex), where the Adreno 530 should excel in demanding graphics. While exact figures may vary, the combination of hardware and Sense optimization points to top-notch performance.
In design, the leaked images suggest an aesthetic reminiscent of the One A9, with cleaner frames without the black logo stripe, and a more compact front button. If HTC pulls off this combination—AMOLED, laser camera with OIS, Snapdragon 820, and biometrics on the front—it could be the pivot it needs to regain traction in the high-end without sacrificing its identity.
