HTC One Max (Official)

Today HTC announced the much anticipated phablet, the HTC One Max. Looking at the device I would say that most of the rumors came true about the One Max. This is probably the first phablet running Android from HTC with a massive 5.9 inches display. As this is the bigger version of HTC One so it has the same iconic design and premium looks like the original HTC One. Surprisingly the device also features a fingerprint senor. Let's take a closer look at the device.

HTC One Max at a Glance:

• 5.9" full HD 1080p display and HTC Sense 5.5
• 1.7GHz Quad-core Krait 300 processor
• Snapdragon 600 SoC + 2GB RAM 
• 4MP UltraPixel Camera
• Latest Android 4.3 out of the box
• FingerPrint Sensor
• 16/32GB in-built storage along with Micro SD slot
• BoomSound dual front Stereo Speakers
• Non-removable 3300 mAh battery
• 4G LTE connectivity

The massive 5.9" display has an outstanding resolution of 1080 x 1920 which makes a pixel density of 373ppi. The device also has fingerprint sensor located at the back under the camera, so the device can easily be unlocked by tapping on the sensor. HTC One Max also comes with a cool new feature which is Quick App which allows you launch an app automatically depending on the finger you use for unlocking the device. As I already mentioned the design of the device is same as the original HTC One. HTC One Max also has the same HTC One's 4MP UltraPixel Camera along with 1080p video capturing but this around the handset lacks Optical Image stabilization. 

HTC One Max is skinned with the latest Android 4.3 and runs the HTC Sense 5.5 UI. Surprisingly the device doesn't have the latest SoC but the Snapdragon 600 SoC also produces quite impressive speed. The back panel of the device can be removed but the battery is still non-removable. HTC One Max offers two storage options 16/32GB along with Micro SD card slot. The device has no support for Beats Audio which is quite strange but the improved BoomSound speakers at the front produce louder sound.

The handset is expected to hit the market this weekend in Asia and Europe. While Verizon and Sprint will be offering the device on contract before the end of this year. HTC has also announced some accessories for One Max which includes Power Flip case and an Aluminium Stylus. However HTC hasn't announced the exact price of the device. Stay tuned for more news.