HTC's product reveal event is only a few hours away, and as to increase anticipation, conflicting leaks began dripping from various sources months before the event. Relying on the leaks alone, we already have a clear view of what HTC's new device might look like.
Design/ General Aesthetics
The device design saw two possibilities. Initially it could have ended up looking strikingly similar to the OEM's 8X Window's phone, of course running a different operating system, sporting a bigger full HD screen, and battling odd decisions with its unconventional capacitive button positions. Other than that the 8X and the M7/One bear very minor physical differences. Rumours regarding this were dismissed as it turned out it was the pre-production version of the device.
The HTC M7/ One could eventually look like, as some people would describe, the back of an iPhone 5 slapped with a screen. Personally, I choose to overlook the resemblance, but those rounded square corners do scream Apple's trademarked shape. Really, really iPhone-esque. Or Blackberry Z10-esque. Whatever suits your need. Just like the previous leak, this version battles the odd capacitive button positioning. Only this time, it's even more different. They chose to omit the multitasking button and then slapped their logo on it. It doesn't look like it'd would serve a double purpose though as it doesn't give the same "glow" as the two other buttons, so I'm guessing we'd all have to long press our way to multitasking possibilities. Let's just hope HTC's got this trick up in their sleeve. The HTC M7/ One does appear to have come up with the right decision by placing the speakers in front. No more cupping the back-facing speakers! This version of the device appears to be the more accurate render/ depiction of the device as it closely resembles HTC's press release photos.
Device Name
Initially, and for a long time, the device was called the HTC M7. It was the internal code for the device, and for a long time it seemed like it was going the be the marketed name of the device. This idea was even more intensified when the word "M7" was simultaneously chanted in HTC's company party, where the company's CEO, Jay Chou, was seen testing out the M7's camera, or probably a prototype of what the device ends up being. A few weeks after though, as if to follow its previous line up's naming scheme, the device was brandished with a different moniker--the HTC One. Personally, I see it as an odd decision. Well, all of HTC's decisions are odd. Reports of the HTC One device name became more prominent with leaks from various resources, as well as an ad for the device seen in a football match prior to the release of the device. The US HTC site countdown also shows some enthusiasm every time the counter hits the number one in the second counter, turning green, and then showing ten second teasers of the device. If that's not proof enough for you, hold on a a bit longer.
Device Specs
Display: 4.7 inch Full HD 1080p display (468ppi)
Processor: 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Storage: 32GB/ 64GB; non expandable storage
Ram: 2GB
Camera: 13MP ZOE Camera
Camera (front facing): 2MP
Battery: 2,300 mAh
OS: Android 4.1.2 with HTC Sense 5.0 UI
Unlike most upcoming Android flagship's the HTC One will be donning a 4.7" fHD 1080p screen, bumping the pixels per inch to 468, a tad bit higher than the current fHD 5-incher phones.(440ppi). The phone will be powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, which despite being an older generation chip, (as S60 versions of the processor, which are said to be 40% more efficient than the previous, are being shipped already ) still packs quite a punch. Allegedly better than Tegra-3 and Tegra-4 processors. Memory on the device is standard. There will be two versions, either with 32GB or 64 GB on-board flash memory. Both will be supported by 2GB of RAM.
In an infographic, HTC teases a new sound and camera experience on their upcoming flagship device. This would probably be the front-facing beats-audio speakers and their "gigapixel"camera. The camera, which is currently referred to as the ZOE camera, is said to boast three 4.3 megapixel camera censors layered on top of each other to produce sharper and more realistic images. Nothing aside these are known. Hopefully it's something amazing that it triumphs over Nokia's pureview camera technology.
The HTC One is going with a non-removable 2,300 mAh battery. If we're lucky, it could end up being enough to power the device throughout the day. Let's hope HTC's battery optimization features paves its way to a better experience.
The device is rumored to being shipped with Android 4.1.2 on board. It's not the latest iteration of the operating system, as 4.2.2 has already been released, but it should be enough to observe the buttery smooth experience. The OS would also be skinned with a fully redesigned HTC Sense 5.0 UI. Hopefully, it's lighter than the previous versions and ends up being an advantage, rather than a handicap.
Wrap-Up
HTC's new device is an exciting new addition to the Android flagship family. If HTC is lucky, this could turn their stagnant sales around. Hopefully, it delivers to our expectations.
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