HTC announced their new flagship this morning, the HTC 10. Full specs, along with images, promo videos, pricing information, and feature overviews were just uploaded to HTC.com along with this introductory video.

SPECS

Software

Android 6.0 With HTC Sense

Processor

2.2GHz Snapdragon 820, Quad Core, 64bit

Memory

4GB

Storage

32/64GB, Expandable Storage

Display

5.2 inch LCD, Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels)

Fingerprint Reader

Front Bottom Placement

Battery & Charging

3000 mAh, USB Type-C With Qualcomm QC 3.0

Main Camera

12MP, f/1.8 Laser Auto-focus, OIS, Dual Tone Flash, 120 FPS Slow Motion, RAW Support

Front Camera

5MP, f/1.8, 86 degree wide-angle lens, OIS

Speakers

HTC Boomsound Hi-Fi edition With 24-bit Hi-Res audio

The HTC 10 sports a number of enhancements and new features and, at least on paper, should have no problem standing shoulder to shoulder with the newest flagships from Samsung and LG. The chief enhancements are focused on the phone's multimedia capabilities; its cameras, display, and audio output. Allow me to highlight some the features HTC is most heavily touting.

Cameras

HTC has outfitted the 10 with the world's first dual OIS cameras. The front facing camera is 5mp with a wide-angle 86 degree lens. The rear facing camera is outfitted with a 12 UltraPixel sensor with laser auto-focus, dual tone LED flash, and a new pro mode with RAW image capturing. It is capable of capturing 4K video and 720p slow motion at 120fps.

Display

The HTC 10 is equiped with a 5.2 inch LCD, Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) with a pixel density of 564 ppi. The surface is protected by a sheet of Gorilla Glass with a curved edge.

Audio

Audio playback is another area of focus on the 10. It's one of only a few phones in the world that is certified for Hi-Res 24-bit audio. HTC BoomSound speakers also make a return, with a front facing top speaker and downward firing speaker at the bottom of the phone. The headphone jack also has its own dedicated amp and delivers twice the power of a conventional headphone amp with ten times less distortion.

Build Quality

HTC is very proud of the prominent chamfered contour of the 10 and its dual-texture finish. I'll admit that the phone is quite striking in my eyes, though I'll reserve full judgment until I see it in person and experience how that precision-cut edge feels in my hand. HTC has also obsessed over button performance, promising better feedback and a more premium feel to the power and volume buttons.

Battery Life

HTC claims its new flagship can last up to 2 days on a single charge thanks to a 3,000 mAh battery and a new 'PowerBotics' system that enhances hardware and software efficiency. I'll buy that claim when I see it for myself, what I am happier to see is USB Type-C charging and Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 support for rapid refueling.

Software

HTC also promises that its newest version of Sense runs lighter, leaner, and faster than previous versions. The 10 will also come with fewer preloaded applications (bloatware). HTC is also introducing a new optional layout called Freestyle that gives users extended flexibility and customization options on the home screen.

With the new software you can "Drag icons, stickers and widgets anywhere. Layer them, overlap them, group them and more. You can even link stickers to apps, and get rid of on-screen icons entirely. This space is yours, use it your way."

The HTC 10 will also feature the latest version of HTC Themes, lending users the option of thousands of themes that change icons, backgrounds, sounds, and other elements.

Pricing and Availablity

The unlocked GSM HTC 10 compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T is available for pre-order now on HTC's website. It comes in Glacier Silver and Carbon Gray, is priced at $699, and will ship in early May. The HTC 10 will also be available through Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint – more details will follow in a separate article shortly.

PRESS RELEASE

Source: HTC