HTC One Max: Review after a month of use - International Business Times Italy

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HTC One Max is the third copy of the One family, including also the One and One Mini. Taking into account the size of the One Max takes her place in the segment of phablet, even if HTC does not consider it as such. The house Taiwanese conceived the Max as a terminal that boosts the user experience of the One standard due to the presence of the screen to 5.9 “. Unlike the Galaxy Note 3 lacks a stylus and a suite of software-related, however, in the One Max programs are arranged for the drawing with your fingers.

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HTC Max

Aesthetics . Looking at the Max One is immediately aware the strong similarity with the One and One Mini. Aesthetically, the Max is a smartphone important and massive. The house Taiwanese utizzato excellent plastic and aluminum that covers the perimeter of the device. This time the body is not unibody because the back cover is removable. The battery, however, in contrast to its direct competitor Galaxy Note 3, is fixed and not interchangeable.

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HTC Max

The front is characterized

area a screen 5.9 “, the dual speaker stereo boom sound and the front camera lens. The back has a central position in the word set HTC, the main camera and the fingerprint reader. The the right side has the volume rocker and the power button. On the right side we find the switch to release the back cover beneath which lurks the slot for the SIM card and micro SD card. Taking Micro USB is placed in lower position the jack on the top along with the infrared sensor IR .

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HTC Max

Despite the size and weight of 217 grams-they all feel the One-Max you can steer with one hand, however, because it is not possible dell’amplio screen with your thumb to reach all corners of the LCD panel . Use it with two hands is the best choice. The ergonomics, thanks to the usual rear camber, looks very good and definitely better than their competitors. It must be stressed that HTC invests a lot of money in research and development and the results are all-the One phablet Max is the most ergonomic on the market.

If at first you remain bewildered by the size. Wielding the One Max and using it in everyday life come out all its qualities. The screen is excellent both for navigation and for use of applications such as the Office suite. The One Max is not a feather but it is good to say that, taking with him this device becomes unnecessary to have a 7 “tablet. Max manages to perfectly replace a 7″ tablet, thanks to the generous screen which is fitted.

Technical specifications and performance. HTC One Max from technical point of view presents a competitive allocation. We find practically the same hardware platform installed on the One; Snapdragon SoC 600 to 1,728 MHz, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of expandable storage via micro SD. HTC has been attacked by the press because of the presence of the 600 rather than the latest Snapdragon Snapdragon 800.

It ‘good to say that the criticisms have been leveled solely on the basis of outcome obtained in benchmark tests with everything that goes with it. Although the tool objective benchmarks give a result on the performance of the device, the daily use says something else. The 600 is indeed a Snapdragon processor that manages to perfectly support the smartphone and perform all daily operations, even the most extreme, without the slightest hesitation. HTC has optimized well then its Max and operations such as: use of social, web browsing, mailing, WhatsApp, photo / video are possible with no delays whatsoever with the usual multitasking.

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HTC Max

Below are the results obtained with the tool AnTuTu.

AnTuTu Benchmark

AnTuTu Benchmark

AnTuTu Benchmark – compared with 3 notes

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HTC Max

Display . One feature that stands out immediately using the One Max is clearly the majestic LCD 5.9 “with Full HD 1080×1920 resolution and 480 DPI. Use the Max One for internet browsing, satellite navigation, gaming, editing files text, it is a sight to behold. The color rendering is perfect with very well contrasted colors, blacks and whites perfect. Readability is excellent even outdoors. The One Max, as well as the standard One then has one of the best LCD panels on the market of mobile phones.

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HTC Max

SHOTS MADE WITH ONE HTC MAX. After several days of use we confirm our positive impressions on the camera of the Max One sensor is the same on the One “standard”, the Max missing the optical stabilizer. Many users have criticized the technology UltraPixel because of the lack of detail in the shots taken in “normal” conditions. We can say with certainty that Max is able to take some very good photos also equipped with many details. Looking at the pictures below, all made in “auto” mode and without any regulation, you may notice a very natural color reproduction clear sign that the sensor UltraPixel is equipped with excellent quality. Macros are great, the sensor limits emerge in outdoor photo shows where a slight noise.

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One shot made with Max

One shot made with Max

Photos using HTC One Max

Photos using HTC One Max

Photos using HTC One Max

Fingerprint Reader . The fingerprint reader is placed in the rear position, just below the camera. We reiterate that the decision to adopt the fingerprint reader, however, appears as a mere marketing choice that does not bring great benefit to the experience of use. Even placement rear does not help. The functions of the fingerprint reader are limited: unlock the screen and access to certain programs.

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HTC Max

dimensional Compare : Zopo ZP700, One HTC, Huawei G700, Samsung Galaxy S3 .

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Htc Max, dimensional comparison

Autonomy and daily use . The screen provides ample enjoyment of all multimedia content excellent. Thanks speaker stereo Boom Sound audio performance are top notch and well above the competition. As stated, we do not find Max on One more software by Beats Audio technology, due to the anticipated divorce between the two companies, but does not affect failure and audio, both in headphone output from the speakers, it is crystal clear and full-bodied.

Max has a 3300 Mah battery that provides a range capable of covering a great day of heavy usage with all connections enabled, GPS navigation, internet, email, phone calls and gaming. The difference of autonomy from the One feels very 3300 Mah and are useful to cover a busy workday. So Max is the right choice if you need substantial autonomy, a rare commodity in the current world of mobile telephony.

The reception is excellent, no problems in the transition 2G/3G, crystal clear audio in capsule, always clean even in unfavorable environmental conditions. The scope of the quality of the GPS and WiFi are both up.

Software and functionality. Max On One we find the Sense 5.5 and Android 4.3. HTC Blinkfeed, software that is able to integrate news from websites and social network chosen by the user according to their needs, is very useful especially for business you always need to stay informed.

Many have criticized Blinkfeed because of its excessive invasiveness, but we have found this application useful and very well made. In Sense 5.5 will also find the ‘do not disturb’, Zoe Gallery improved, double capture camera application to take notes and draw with your fingers. The Sense is undoubtedly a software interface that can be useful in all circumstances. The care of the HTC can be seen especially in the software, unlike competitors Taiwanese household implements on its terminals only real software utility that can tangibly improve the user experience.

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HTC Max

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HTC Max

Final conclusion. Day after day, you appreciate more and more HTC One Max phablet The HTC is a terminal that is very important from all points of view. Weight and dimensions do not make it a smartphone for everyone, however, once made the call with these two elements, the One Max to be appreciated for all his qualities. Starting from the screen by 5.9 “, large and well defined. Grasp the One Max is nice, the curvature of the back makes it perfect ergonomics despite the size of the terminal. Technically, despite the unnecessary controversy regarding the use of the Snapdragon SOC 600, the Max stood on the levels of usability absolutely comparable with respect to competitors.

respect he has left us very satisfied is the excellent battery life. Thanks to the 3300 mAh battery from the Max manages to sustain an intense day of work, milestone reached by only one other competitor: Oppo N1. Receive and screen make the One Max an ideal companion for work and entertainment. The quality of the materials used and the HTC Sense interface represent a not insignificant plus the One who make a Max device appeal to a diverse audience.

Camera performance is very good and the shots are always rise to the occasion. The technology UltraPixel, while presenting the limits, especially in outdoor photos, it still requires some slight adjustment by the company. We are confident that with the next generation of devices One can reach the state of the art.

In conclusion, we confirm our good impressions on the HTC Max One, indeed, than the original assessment (8.5), we add additional 0.3 points. The reason is easily explained: the Max is not a device for everyone and use it well should be within the philosophy that underlies it. Day after day we learned to appreciate all the qualities of this terminal. The house Taiwanese did a great job both in terms of software than hardware. As regards the defects is only right to record the forced introduction of the fingerprint reader; this a feature that adds nothing important as regards the use experience. One Max is offered at a price of 699 Euros, a price in line with that of its competitors.

Despite

the same price as rival Samsung Note 3, the One Max did not experience the same sales volumes compared to Samsung phablet. There are many reasons, all is to be counted as follows: Samsung has invested a lot in terms of marketing and its massive presence in all the major supermarket chains mean that the common user is led to choose the Samsung device. HTC unfortunately can not rely on the same “echo” of the Korean giant, but the One Max remains a terminal absolutely to be recommended to all those who need a device from the screen by the excellent autonomy and generous.

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Htc Max

FINAL VOTE. 8.8

PRO:

Design and specifications

quality of materials and assembly

HTC Sense

– Autonomy

– Quality LCD panel

CONS:

Fingerprint reader not supported

In some circumstances you feel the lack of a stylus