HTC One review: First look

Published on Feb 19, 2013

The HTC One X and HTC One S were announced at Mobile World Congress last year, almost as two flagships given the quality of both. Unsurprisingly, they're still two of our top smartphone choices.It's no secret; HTC has had a rough 2012. What makes it even rougher is the fact that it churned out some fantastic hardware throughout the year.

Later in the year, the HTC Desire X and HTC One X+ injected fresh blood into HTC's portfolio, both top quality phones across two very different price-points.

But HTC still lost money, and at the end of the day it all boils down to the bottom line.

In a bid to rejuvenate the brand in 2013, HTC is adopting a new tactic.

Pulling out of MWC, HTC is holding one launch event, releasing one phone, seemingly putting all its eggs in one basket.

It's little wonder it named its intended saviour the HTC One.

HTC One: Design

Anodised aluminium meets bevelled edges and HTC's reliably fantastic attention to design detail; the HTC One makes for a sensational first impression.

It feels like it's bordering on a precious object, though it without double sided glass, doesn't come across as overly delicate.

The fascia is framed up at the top and bottom with micro drilled holes highlighting the front facing stereo speakers.