News - HTC One X scheduled for April 5th release, according to O2

[HEXUS]

HTC's new top-of-the-range handset will arrive in under three weeks.

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[Tpyo]

Not until I know how long the battery would last. A phone battery needs to last at least all day (and still be doing that in a year or more, not just when fresh out the box). Unfortunately, not all do.
:-s

[Smudger]

I was interested in the One-S, as 4.7" is just too big for me. Then I realised the One-S is pretty much the same as my Sensation, just with a slightly prettier frock on.

[cheesemp]

I like this phone but think I'll be getting a samsung note instead for three reasons:
1) Battery is not replaceable?
2) No microSD slot?
3) Note is £28 a month - I'm struggling to find this on preorder for less than £37 a month (thats with a free wireless HDMI stream box to put content from phone on TV but that doesn't interest me).

[Brewster0101]

As above, price is going to make this too expensive for most.
HTC have a reputation of supplying batteries that are not upto the job with their hardware, and taking the option away to replace this battery is rather off putting.
All that power under the hood, but absolutely no need to it - total overkill.
Is 4.7" too big? maybe, my DHD at 4.3" is perfect.

[cheesemp]

Is 4.7" too big? maybe, my DHD at 4.3" is perfect.

Well the notes 5.3! But I figure my pockets are big enough, I don't use the phone for many calls and I do a lot of browsing (on my 4" X10) then the extra screen space is worth it!

[streetster]

I wish they would release another phone with the same dimensions as the HD2/HD7/DHD... The Sensation (XE) is just too long/thin, am not a fan...

If the One X was 4.3" that would be good, but the One S doesnt really seem to offer anything over a Sensation.

Galaxy Nexus is far too tall/long too... Bigger != Better

[malakai5]

Man I have the original Desire and my renewal is up, and the HTC One S was looking like the forerunner. Then I stopped and thought "why bother as the 'true' 4G standard hasn't been ratified yet." That's not till next year at the earliest, no point in me getting a phone I'd be tied down to for another years if I can wait it out.

[crossy]

The device also features support for the new Bluetooth 4.0 standard along with, optionally, support for NFC, dependant on mobile operator.

Presumably a SIM-free phone would have NFC enabled.

I like this phone but think I'll be getting a samsung note instead for three reasons:
1) Battery is not replaceable?
2) No microSD slot?
3) Note is £28 a month - I'm struggling to find this on preorder for less than £37 a month (thats with a free wireless HDMI stream box to put content from phone on TV but that doesn't interest me).

Battery isn't replaceable on the One-X, and there's definitely no card slot - same as the Xperia S/P/U. So while they're all good phones - I'll not consider any of them (although if the Galaxy S3 also follows this trend then I won't be getting any 2012 model phone)
Here's a fourth reason to have a Galaxy Note - better adverts - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgfknZidYq0 (well it made me smile!)

Initially I scoffed loudly at the Galaxy Note (even saying the S2 was "too big") but - like you - I realised that I don't actually make that many calls. Instead I do a lot of web browsing and text messaging - in which case the larger screen can be justified.

[cheesemp]

Battery isn't replaceable on the One-X, and there's definitely no card slot - same as the Xperia S/P/U. So while they're all good phones - I'll not consider any of them (although if the Galaxy S3 also follows this trend then I won't be getting any 2012 model phone)

Hmm - Not sure why I put the question mark - I did know it was the case. I could probably cope with no microSD card slot (16gb is plenty for me) but my X10 wouldn't have made it 24 months without a new battery after 14 months. For this single reason I'm ignoring all Sony phones and HTC ones for my next upgrade as you are.

[dave87]

More than likely still going to go for the OneX, just will make sure I get it on an 18 month plan to avoid some of the battery issues.

I dare say though not user replaceable, it will be replaceable at a cost - either through HTC or a.n.other company.

[miniyazz]

It's always replaceable if you've got a small enough screwdriver and access to eBay

[Noli]

I like this phone but think I'll be getting a samsung note instead for three reasons:
1) Battery is not replaceable?
2) No microSD slot?

This. Literally can not see what HTC gain by not having a microSD slot. Insane. Lack of replaceable battery just daft too.