I'm glad HTC kept elements like the notification tray, quick settings and Recent apps menu nearly stock. All I need now is the Google Now launcher and it will look 95% like pure Android. Well done HTC
There is some space above the fingerprint scanner. I'm surprised they didn't put it there. I'm OK with the branding as long as it doesn't take extra space like Samsung or even LG
+alexander skin it's still there, just w/o the HTC logo, it honestly ruins the look of the phone to me. Waaaaay too much space between the bottom of the screen and the home button imo
Just pre-ordered the HTC 10 from the UK's website for a review! Honestly, I'm pretty excited about the 10. I was a fan of HTC in the past but then I went with Samsung mainly because HTC had bad cameras. Hopefully, the HTC 10 will be a great camera phone
This phone is literally what I've been waiting for all this time. Was having a hard time choosing the Nexus 6P over the Galaxy S7 but this looks like the best of both worlds in one. Well done HTC!
I honestly think that the LG G5 is the hottest flagship phone of the year and the second one is the Samsung S7 Edge but when HTC 10 was announced, I was left in awe! I was mesmerized and now I am in love with it! I never thought that HTC will be back with a bang! The black face with a gold backing looks as hot as hell! I would love to have an HTC 10! :)
I'm so glad htc turned it around with the body design while still keeping in the form of the m7 through m8 styles it tweaks it a bit. Much bigger fan of this phone than the previous design.
I still have my HTC One (m7), I must admit that even after more than 3 years with it. I really love it and very pleased with my use of it. This phone does seem promising and seems to be a worthy upgrade (for now at least). I'm looking forward for the reviews of Android A. & MKBHD to see the true quality of this phone.BTW, that black colour scheme is sexy.
When doubted HTC brought its "A" game, something LG apparently needs a hand at doing more consistently. My sites are set on the HTC 10 Max which I hope they improve upon unlike the M8 and M9 Max editions. Josh as always, professionally delivered! You remain in my top 3. Thanks
Nice improvements HTC.. No black bar with HTC logo, optical stabiliser on front cam and finger print sensor.. Just hoping the boom sound is still high quality like the m8 and m9.. Can't wait for the full review...Nice review Joshua.. U are always on time for your subscribers
Honestly, this seems like the best phone I've seen all year. HTC is now at the top of my list when its time for me to upgrade in a few months. Now I'm just waiting to see what the new Moto X will be like.
I think this is going to be the one that makes me try HTC. From all the leaks I had my doubts but the fact that is has a 24bit dac in there just might be the one that drives it home for me. Plus no bloatware, always a good thing.
+Sayed Ahamad thats not off centre. Off centre would be more to the left or right. And holy shit if that your gripe with a phone get a fucking life you pleb.
Loved your the reviews a lot, all things covered. But I think it will be great if all your videos are in 60FPS. I watched the S7 review in 60FPS and I'm blown over with the smoothness of the video. Hope you guys can implement that.
+GoldenZdude I would take the 10 anyday now. Much better user experience. The only thing better on the S7 now may be the display. Everything else (build quality, design, UI, sound quality with or without headphones, and probably battery life too).
Never thought I would feel that HTC clearly knocked Samsung out of the park here. I was worried that HTC releasing after Samsung and LG might cause it to drag even further behind, instead it was a case of saving the best for last! Bravo HTC seriously impressed
There's something almost no reviewers ever talk about, at least since the One M7/Nokia incident ... What about audio recording? Can I take the HTC 10 to the front row of a rock concert or disco? You mentioned high-res audio, can you tell more about it, please?
I have to admit HTC has always made smooth phones with great fluidity. owning a galaxy s7 plus for a few months and i've noticed some lags and freezes and also restarts on its own. thinking about jumping on the iPhone 7 though, because apple as well has always been consistent with smoothness.
This makes me miss my M7 a lot. That phone was so fast to me back around those days in comparison to Samsung. Now Samsung is pretty fast but still held back by its RAM management and Touch whiz. I can only imagine how fast HTC would be today! I just wish they added multiwindow support...but being so blazing fast, it probably wouldn't even matter anymore with how fast I could just switch back n forth between apps
Nice! Closer to stock android, and focus on audio and camera... Not to mention an awesome body, especially that black htc 10. I'd prefer metal over glass too
I understand why Google'd want this, but frankly it's dumb. Google's software is just straight up BAD compared to HTC's. Music is useless unless you have All Access which is not available outside the US and EU, Photos sucks battery so hard, so does Chrome. Worse still, Google is pushing services that are literally only available in the US and the EU to the rest of the world!
Paolo Ariedo well, I like Google apps. I especially like how Google Music backs up all your music and you can stream it on your phone without having store it all. This is a fantastic, feature no one else does. P.S. I havent experienced Photos draining my battery on my devices, so it must be an isolated issue.
Pier Galeone I hear you, but All Access is literally not available in my country, so that's useless. And I'm not the only one who's experienced drain with Photos, even if everything's been ticked off. I don't like how Google is forcing it upon EVERYONE their services, available in your country or not, or functional or not...
Paolo Ariedo photos is still fairly new and is regularly getting updated, I'm sure they'll fix it. BTW, that Music feature doesn't require all access, nor do I use all access. I don't see how Google is forcing anything when you're free to switch default apps on Android and never use any Google apps. That's the beauty of android.
Pier Galeone I do NOT have the feature you're referring to at all. Nada. Nil. Also, Google keep saying they're "fixing" bugs and deficiencies with Photos time and time again. But still folks are complaining. My concern is that Google "worked with" (could be kindly asked, could be forced upon) HTC to force their services. And they're getting their services faster than they can fix deficiencies. As you said though, it IS replaceable and a marquee feature of Android, why should it be that the end user has the burden of fixing the deficiencies of Google's services?
This HTC phone is one that actually makes me want to spend my money , 24 bit DAC 🔥💯that design🔥💯that horsepower🏇🏇 those dope looking earphones🎧and for once that camera 📷
Recently purchased the Galaxy S7 EDGE in Black and I can easily say it's the best phone I've ever used...Samsung have NAILED the look, user friendliness and functionality in my eyes.
I'm stuck between the LG G5 and the HTC 10. I currently have the LG G5 but before I had the HTC M7. My M7 went out a few days before the release of the G5 and I needed a phone asap so I got the G5. I'm an HTC fan but I love the option of swapping out batteries and the wide angle camera of the G5. I'm stuck between the two.
how does the volume rocker feel?? I loved my m7 so much and got the m8.....hated the sensitivity of the volume rocker and had to sell it. I would love to maybe go back to them as I am done with Samsung and their awful customer service. Not so sure about the change in speaker placement as I love using speakerphone. good review as usual
+Johannes B.R wow....I'm in Florida and I got no help at all. I just wanted to mail my phones In to have the screens replaced (I'd pay) . Had to use an awful company (ubreakifix) and spent USD630 for the two....neither of them work now after going back 3 times each. the phones are sitting in a drawer . I have given up on Samsung .
Michael fisher has now joined the Mobile Nations team and will be floating across the network showing his presence on Android Central, Windows Central, iMore, Crackberry etc and then in mid 2016, will create his own video centric channel under the Mobile Nations name and start making the reviews like the good old days again!
Watched 3 reviews on this phone so far, Josh killed it with this one! Dope review man, and the videography and voiceover is on point!
i agree
***** nohomo
TechPimp :)
+Muaz Osman MKBHD !
+nikhil kissoon He actually did a solid first hand look top, imo. The phone looks pleasant.
the black one is hot as hell
+jay ckb thats what she said.
Imran Habib lol
+jay ckb I agrree, but still I love the design of M series :(
red will kill u
+jay ckb I want the red but it's only available in Japan :/
I'm glad HTC kept elements like the notification tray, quick settings and Recent apps menu nearly stock. All I need now is the Google Now launcher and it will look 95% like pure Android. Well done HTC
I don't know what color to choose, they both look so good. But that black gives it a very nice silhouette look
I hope the camera is good and I will make the switch to htc. I'm a big fan of htc and this one looks good.
+MrOldeastdallas it scored a camera rating of 88 the same quality if not better than the s7 on DxOMark and thats the best out there
+Aleck Maccarone true dat!
its the best one currently in the world by DxOMark
+Mohid Shaikh It's tied with the S7.
Same
finally htc get rid front black bar + htc logo
IKR! Funny how that is one of the biggest improvements, ironically, but it def is.
There is some space above the fingerprint scanner. I'm surprised they didn't put it there. I'm OK with the branding as long as it doesn't take extra space like Samsung or even LG
+alexander skin it's still there, just w/o the HTC logo, it honestly ruins the look of the phone to me. Waaaaay too much space between the bottom of the screen and the home button imo
+B3ansGuy true
B3ansGuy yes but better than before lol 😂😂😂
Seems really buttery smooth and fast. Always loved the Sense UI. Good work HTC!
Just pre-ordered the HTC 10 from the UK's website for a review! Honestly, I'm pretty excited about the 10. I was a fan of HTC in the past but then I went with Samsung mainly because HTC had bad cameras. Hopefully, the HTC 10 will be a great camera phone
This is probably the my most anticipated phone of the year. I love HTC and it seems they're delivering a truly great phone.
If this phone had ip68 certification, that would make it the *ultimate phone* in the market right now
Agree
+SystemRichie Cant have that and an epic speaker
What display does the HTC Vive use?
but speakers will suck
It does have IP53 support if that helps.
This phone is literally what I've been waiting for all this time. Was having a hard time choosing the Nexus 6P over the Galaxy S7 but this looks like the best of both worlds in one. Well done HTC!
This is just like a smaller 6P, which is what I want.
+Ryan Origin Yeah I'm and at least we still get a form of "BoomSound". If the camera is good, this'll be the best Android of the year.
+Ryan Origin exactly. nailed it
I honestly think that the LG G5 is the hottest flagship phone of the year and the second one is the Samsung S7 Edge but when HTC 10 was announced, I was left in awe! I was mesmerized and now I am in love with it! I never thought that HTC will be back with a bang! The black face with a gold backing looks as hot as hell! I would love to have an HTC 10! :)
Iphone 6s😘😘🇪🇸
Iphone 6s😍😘😘
There's no way that the G5 is better than the S7 edge. G5 is #4 Behind S7 Edge, HTC 10 & the S7.
my god its gorgeous.
MY GOD ITS GORGEOUS.
i think i've finally settled for the upgrade of the year.
I was sceptical at first but I feel like HTC are back 👀
HTC 10 looks and sounds very promising.
+Shellyman 8K™ its a 10. lol
+Dwight Goliday Jr Like Windows 10
bob MarleyZ lol idk all about that.
awesome comeback by htc......very good work......
'..no longer just the One, but also a perfect 10'. You, my guy, deserve a medal.
Black is definitely my favourite, and I cannot wait for the review :D
Good work Josh :p
I'm so glad htc turned it around with the body design while still keeping in the form of the m7 through m8 styles it tweaks it a bit. Much bigger fan of this phone than the previous design.
your reviews are great and very professionally done
I still have my HTC One (m7), I must admit that even after more than 3 years with it. I really love it and very pleased with my use of it. This phone does seem promising and seems to be a worthy upgrade (for now at least). I'm looking forward for the reviews of Android A. & MKBHD to see the true quality of this phone.BTW, that black colour scheme is sexy.
Vergara is always one of my favorites, dude you rock
Not to talk too soon, but I think HTC may have nailed it! Welcome back guys!!
When doubted HTC brought its "A" game, something LG apparently needs a hand at doing more consistently.
My sites are set on the HTC 10 Max which I hope they improve upon unlike the M8 and M9 Max editions.
Josh as always, professionally delivered! You remain in my top 3. Thanks
Holy crap that looks gorgeous. Havent had an HTC phone since the One X. Going to preorder.
I love the way you have your hair, Josh
Finally HTC, though it's too early to say, but I think you guys nailed it this time! Definitely a sure buy for me!
Finally a promising phone from HTC!
New innovations for sound, camera and UI!
Nice video Josh!
@2:10 was half expecting the phone to slip out of Josh's hands over the railing...
+Danny Chew
You and I were expecting that. I could only calm myself by thinking the video would not be up if he drops it.
I got paranoid when I seen it
Nice improvements HTC.. No black bar with HTC logo, optical stabiliser on front cam and finger print sensor.. Just hoping the boom sound is still high quality like the m8 and m9.. Can't wait for the full review...Nice review Joshua.. U are always on time for your subscribers
Honestly, this seems like the best phone I've seen all year. HTC is now at the top of my list when its time for me to upgrade in a few months. Now I'm just waiting to see what the new Moto X will be like.
I love the dark HTC 10. Looks beast.
yea. i agree . among the 3 colors gold white and black. black looks the best. white is the worst one for me.
I think this is going to be the one that makes me try HTC. From all the leaks I had my doubts but the fact that is has a 24bit dac in there just might be the one that drives it home for me. Plus no bloatware, always a good thing.
Awesome hands on!!! Love the 10!
Ill be waiting on your review josh 👍
this channel is my best source for everything........android
1:17 Did i saw the purple haze in that video which was i thnk recorded by the phone it self ?
The black color is one of my favorites so far.
ah. this phone just kicked the LG G5 out of water.
Not really . Lg's flagship is kinda better in my personal opinion
+Why do You care ? (I don't care.)
g5 is good on paper but it's a total disappointment in real life.
+Why do You care ? The G5 is just so ugly... and their screen looks "meh". For me its M10 or S7 Edge
+Why do You care ? well you are wrong, best audio, best design (galaxy s7 fingerprint magnet)
that black edition though. Damn htc you have hit it out of the park with this phone.
+Sayed Ahamad nah thats your lazy eye
+Sayed Ahamad thats not off centre. Off centre would be more to the left or right. And holy shit if that your gripe with a phone get a fucking life you pleb.
***** It was probably done to ne more ergonomic.
Kumusta Josh? 😃 mabuhay ka kapatid!
This might be the phone with the best form factor out at the moment.
An article said the speakers can be used as stereo speakers. Try them please! Audio recording looks to be dope too.
Shut Up HTC and take my money , Awesome hands-on Josh, this is beautiful
finally nice to see HTC back in the game
Nice job HTC, love the new buttons
looks amazing Josh
Loved your the reviews a lot, all things covered. But I think it will be great if all your videos are in 60FPS. I watched the S7 review in 60FPS and I'm blown over with the smoothness of the video. Hope you guys can implement that.
Looks quite weird but seems to be friendly to palm. And looks like the audio and camera is very promising !! Thank you Josh!
Spotted Final Fantasy IX and the new Kingdom Hearts X game (which isn't in Europe ;_; ) - very nice choices!
How did they fare speed wise on the 10?
It's beautiful... In so many ways...
You know when android authority give josh the phone to review, it's gonna be good and tested properly.
looks wise the best android phone out there!
+GoldenZdude I would take the 10 anyday now. Much better user experience. The only thing better on the S7 now may be the display. Everything else (build quality, design, UI, sound quality with or without headphones, and probably battery life too).
Never thought I would feel that HTC clearly knocked Samsung out of the park here. I was worried that HTC releasing after Samsung and LG might cause it to drag even further behind, instead it was a case of saving the best for last! Bravo HTC seriously impressed
This phone looks amazing! Hopefully the camera will deliver...
Nice to learn a phone in this price range pays attention to audio quality and front facing image quality.
There's something almost no reviewers ever talk about, at least since the One M7/Nokia incident ... What about audio recording? Can I take the HTC 10 to the front row of a rock concert or disco? You mentioned high-res audio, can you tell more about it, please?
I have to admit HTC has always made smooth phones with great fluidity. owning a galaxy s7 plus for a few months and i've noticed some lags and freezes and also restarts on its own. thinking about jumping on the iPhone 7 though, because apple as well has always been consistent with smoothness.
Grey looks great, but will it have a problem of wearing off?
Dang. This phone actually looks super dope. The black joint especially. Dang! Right?
This makes me miss my M7 a lot. That phone was so fast to me back around those days in comparison to Samsung. Now Samsung is pretty fast but still held back by its RAM management and Touch whiz. I can only imagine how fast HTC would be today! I just wish they added multiwindow support...but being so blazing fast, it probably wouldn't even matter anymore with how fast I could just switch back n forth between apps
Nice! Closer to stock android, and focus on audio and camera... Not to mention an awesome body, especially that black htc 10. I'd prefer metal over glass too
Back with a bang!
the only comparison video that I want to see with this is this phone's speakers against the 6P's
+Zach Inverse I agree. The 6P's speakers are the loudest I've heard on any phone, honestly.
man this 10 seems so awesome!
Literally the only video of this phone I've watched that mentions the fingerprint sensor so far! 👍👍
thats one real HTC Flagship and HTC 7 / 8 / 9 real successor 👏
Looks perfect! I love that they got rid of 'duplicate apps' with Google!
I understand why Google'd want this, but frankly it's dumb. Google's software is just straight up BAD compared to HTC's. Music is useless unless you have All Access which is not available outside the US and EU, Photos sucks battery so hard, so does Chrome. Worse still, Google is pushing services that are literally only available in the US and the EU to the rest of the world!
Paolo Ariedo well, I like Google apps. I especially like how Google Music backs up all your music and you can stream it on your phone without having store it all. This is a fantastic, feature no one else does. P.S. I havent experienced Photos draining my battery on my devices, so it must be an isolated issue.
Pier Galeone I hear you, but All Access is literally not available in my country, so that's useless. And I'm not the only one who's experienced drain with Photos, even if everything's been ticked off. I don't like how Google is forcing it upon EVERYONE their services, available in your country or not, or functional or not...
Paolo Ariedo photos is still fairly new and is regularly getting updated, I'm sure they'll fix it. BTW, that Music feature doesn't require all access, nor do I use all access. I don't see how Google is forcing anything when you're free to switch default apps on Android and never use any Google apps. That's the beauty of android.
Pier Galeone I do NOT have the feature you're referring to at all. Nada. Nil. Also, Google keep saying they're "fixing" bugs and deficiencies with Photos time and time again. But still folks are complaining.
My concern is that Google "worked with" (could be kindly asked, could be forced upon) HTC to force their services. And they're getting their services faster than they can fix deficiencies. As you said though, it IS replaceable and a marquee feature of Android, why should it be that the end user has the burden of fixing the deficiencies of Google's services?
What about the Freestyle UI that HTC showed on its website? I wanna see that in action.
Is that a DU30 shirt Josh?
eagerly waiting for the full review :D
want to see how OIS for front camera works!
What game is that @ 1:52?
Yep, *At Last* I can finally say at last: *there is a perfect smartphone!* Bravo HTC, thanks for listening to your customers.
this phone seems so dope, used HTC ONE SV years ago, how HTC has evolved......
What game was Josh playing on this phone?
You've had the device before the launch?
They often get them before launch so they can create videos like this and release the video as soon as the media embargo is lifted.
Wow htc finally got it right .....great video man
This phone checks off a lot of boxes for my view of the perfect smartphone.
This HTC phone is one that actually makes me want to spend my money , 24 bit DAC 🔥💯that design🔥💯that horsepower🏇🏇 those dope looking earphones🎧and for once that camera 📷
+Mal Walsh and an unlocked bootloader aswell!
the word that sums up this phone in the competition is "MEH!"
Yo FuckFace SUP
+Sanjeev Aher you gay lover, sup!?
Gay👆
+Sanjeev Aher Yeah, the phone is extremely uninspired. Like, their best phone was the M8, the M9 and 10 are both trash.
ryan yeah I'm actually gay.
im acc sold by this so far just hope the camera is somewhat better
loving this phone
Recently purchased the Galaxy S7 EDGE in Black and I can easily say it's the best phone I've ever used...Samsung have NAILED the look, user friendliness and functionality in my eyes.
should I fucking dance??
Front facing speakers sell it for me~ so many phones got disqualified for not having that feature~
Well done HTC you've done it ...
will no more duplicate apps in older htc's?
This is the ultimate phone
i cant think of anything else I need in a Phone
and OIS in front camera!
DOPE!
That opening line was fucking straight fire! Damnnnn!!
How is the dialer? its the old one? cause the old one was perfect in functionality!
That is probably the most beautiful phone I've ever seen.
this device looks awesome
Hmmmm.. I like those earbuds.. Do they sell them separately? Or will they be coming with the phone?
+Jesse M They come with the phone.
I'm stuck between the LG G5 and the HTC 10. I currently have the LG G5 but before I had the HTC M7. My M7 went out a few days before the release of the G5 and I needed a phone asap so I got the G5. I'm an HTC fan but I love the option of swapping out batteries and the wide angle camera of the G5. I'm stuck between the two.
I was on my way to buy the M9+ , what do you think guys?
First phone since the M8 from HTC that I like.
how does the volume rocker feel?? I loved my m7 so much and got the m8.....hated the sensitivity of the volume rocker and had to sell it. I would love to maybe go back to them as I am done with Samsung and their awful customer service. Not so sure about the change in speaker placement as I love using speakerphone. good review as usual
+Johannes B.R wow....I'm in Florida and I got no help at all. I just wanted to mail my phones In to have the screens replaced (I'd pay) . Had to use an awful company (ubreakifix) and spent USD630 for the two....neither of them work now after going back 3 times each. the phones are sitting in a drawer . I have given up on Samsung .
Led notification light yes or noo?
Yup, time to get the HTC10. It will be the perfect upgrade for the m7
Nice HTC finally we get a very powerful yet beautiful smartphone👌
Now that Michael Fischer is no longer making reviews, Josh is my favorite.
Michael fisher has now joined the Mobile Nations team and will be floating across the network showing his presence on Android Central, Windows Central, iMore, Crackberry etc and then in mid 2016, will create his own video centric channel under the Mobile Nations name and start making the reviews like the good old days again!
+Chirag Atrey yeap, looking forward to that