HTC One X
HTC's 2012 quad-core polycarbonate flagship — the One series begins.
The HTC One X is a legacy HTC smartphone released May 2012, with a launch price of $549 (launch). It pairs the Nvidia Tegra 3 with a 4.7" Super LCD2 display, a 8 MP · f/2.0 main camera and a 1,800 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — Where the HTC One series began. Standout strengths: one of the first quad-core phones (tegra 3). and polycarbonate unibody was sleek for 2012. Main trade-off: discontinued — stopped at android 4.2.2.
Where the HTC One series began.
HTC One X launched the One brand in 2012 with one of the first quad-core chips (Nvidia Tegra 3) and a sleek polycarbonate unibody. It set the template HTC perfected a year later with the aluminium One M7. A historical milestone in the quad-core era.
Read the full review- One of the first quad-core phones (Tegra 3).
- Polycarbonate unibody was sleek for 2012.
- Dedicated ImageChip for fast capture.
- Beats Audio branding (HTC era).
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the HTC One X compares
| HTC One X | Galaxy S25 Ultra | HTC Bolt / 10 evo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 89 | 52 |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 3 | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon 810 |
| Display | 4.7" Super LCD2 | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" LCD |
| Main camera | 8 MP · f/2.0 | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 16 MP |
| Battery | 1,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Launch price | $549 (launch) | $1,299 | $700 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the HTC One X released?
The HTC One X was released in May 2012.
How much does the HTC One X cost?
The HTC One X launched at $549 (launch) (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the HTC One X screen size and type?
The HTC One X has a 4.7" Super LCD2 display.
What chipset does the HTC One X use?
The HTC One X is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the HTC One X have?
The HTC One X ships with 1 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the HTC One X battery capacity?
The HTC One X has a 1,800 mAh battery.
How fast does the HTC One X charge?
The HTC One X supports 5 W wired charging.
What is the HTC One X main camera?
The HTC One X has a 8 MP · f/2.0 main camera.
Does the HTC One X have a headphone jack?
The HTC One X has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the HTC One X weigh?
The HTC One X weighs 130 g.
What colours does the HTC One X come in?
The HTC One X is available in 2 colours: White, Grey.
Is the HTC One X worth buying?
HTC One X launched the One brand in 2012 with one of the first quad-core chips (Nvidia Tegra 3) and a sleek polycarbonate unibody. It set the template HTC perfected a year later with the aluminium One M7. A historical milestone in the quad-core era. SpecEagle gives the HTC One X an editorial score of 52/100.
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