HTC Bolt / 10 evo
HTC's 2016 phone that killed the 3.5 mm jack on Android (a year before Apple).
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo is a mid-range HTC smartphone released Nov 2016, with a launch price of $700. It pairs the Snapdragon 810 with a 5.5" LCD display, a 16 MP main camera and a 3,200 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — HTC kills the jack first. Standout strengths: qhd display + ois camera. and ip57 water resistance. Main trade-off: no 3.5 mm jack — early on android.
HTC kills the jack first.
HTC Bolt (10 evo globally) was the first major Android to ditch the 3.5 mm jack — a year before Apple did on the iPhone 7. A divisive 2016 experiment.
Read the full review- QHD display + OIS camera.
- IP57 water resistance.
- BoomSound stereo.
- microSD survives.
Full specifications
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How the HTC Bolt / 10 evo compares
| HTC Bolt / 10 evo | Galaxy S25 Ultra | HTC One X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 89 | 52 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 810 | SD 8 Elite | Nvidia Tegra 3 |
| Display | 5.5" LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 4.7" Super LCD2 |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 8 MP · f/2.0 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Launch price | $700 | $1,299 | $549 (launch) |
Frequently asked questions
When was the HTC Bolt / 10 evo released?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo was released in Nov 2016.
How much does the HTC Bolt / 10 evo cost?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo launched at $700 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the HTC Bolt / 10 evo screen size and type?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo has a 5.5" LCD display.
What chipset does the HTC Bolt / 10 evo use?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo is powered by the Snapdragon 810 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the HTC Bolt / 10 evo have?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the HTC Bolt / 10 evo battery capacity?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo has a 3,200 mAh battery.
How fast does the HTC Bolt / 10 evo charge?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo supports 15 W wired charging.
What is the HTC Bolt / 10 evo main camera?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo has a 16 MP main camera.
Does the HTC Bolt / 10 evo have a headphone jack?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the HTC Bolt / 10 evo get software updates?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo update policy: To Android 8.0.
How much does the HTC Bolt / 10 evo weigh?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo weighs 175 g.
What colours does the HTC Bolt / 10 evo come in?
The HTC Bolt / 10 evo is available in 2 colours: Glacier Silver, Gunmetal.
Is the HTC Bolt / 10 evo worth buying?
HTC Bolt (10 evo globally) was the first major Android to ditch the 3.5 mm jack — a year before Apple did on the iPhone 7. A divisive 2016 experiment. SpecEagle gives the HTC Bolt / 10 evo an editorial score of 52/100.
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