HTC One X+ Announced: Faster Chip, 64 GB and Bigger Battery

Key specs

• 1.7 GHz Tegra 3 processor (4+1 cores)
• 64 GB internal storage
• 4.7-inch 720p display
• 2100 mAh battery
• LTE connectivity
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Sense 4+

HTC claimed the LTE model was up to 67 percent faster than the earlier One X LTE and offered up to 50 percent (6 hours) more talk time.

New software features

• Self Portrait mode. Detects faces at various angles and applies subtle enhancements.
• Sightseeing mode. One press of the power button bypasses the lock screen and opens the camera.
• Gallery views. Two new views sort content by where and when it was taken.
• Tap and Go. Connects to Beats speakers with a tap.
• HTC Watch 2.0 and video hub. One place for video entertainment.
• HTC Get Started. A web service that guides phone setup from a desktop browser.

North American context

The original One X in North America used a dual-core Snapdragon S4 so it could support LTE. Many people feel more cores sound better, so the Tegra 3 LTE option was a welcome change for some buyers, though the S4 was no slouch.

Availability

Europe and North Asia from October, South Asia from November, with a separate North American announcement. HTC also said Jelly Bean with Sense 4+ was scheduled for the One S and One X from October.