Thursday, October 3, 2013

HTC One Max release date, news and rumours

HTC One Max release date, news and rumours

Super size me!

Apparently there's something big brewing over in Taiwan as news of the super-sized handset going by the moniker HTC One Max continues to grow on the web.

After the success of the HTC One the Taiwanese firm is probably feeling pretty bullish about its chances going forward and it's no surprise that rumours have begun to crop up suggesting it's looking at the phablet device codenamed T6.

We've sifted through all the HTC One Max talk to bring you a definitive run down of what you might be able to expect from HTC's monster mobile.

HTC One Max release date and price

HTC currently doesn't have any events planned for this year, but that hasn't stopped speculation on a possible HTC One Max release date.

At the moment reports point towards a release towards the end of this year, so the One Max might be one for the Christmas list, and there's now talk around a potential launch event on October 17 - or perhaps even on October 15.

Pricing is equally as unknown for now, but Chinese site ePrice has said it expects the One Max to sport a similar price tag to the Galaxy Note 3 - so you'd better get saving.

HTC One Max display

The main attraction on the HTC One Max will be its display which is apparently shaping up to be a mammoth 5.9-inch, full HD affair.

This would top the 5.7-inch, 1080p display found on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but it will still look small when held next to the ridiculously proportioned Sony Xperia Z Ultra and its 6.3-inch screen.

Original reports suggested HTC would only give the One Max a modest screen bump, upping if from 4.7- to 5-inches from the HTC One - although those rumours seem to have been laid to rest now.

HTC One Max operating system

There's been much talk surrounding the operating system the HTC One Max will be running. Early on we saw reports that it may be in line for Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie - but that no longer exists with the introduction of Android 4.4 KitKat.

It looks like the HTC One Max will also miss out Android 4.2, shipping with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the latest version from Google, out of the box

There's an outside chance the One Max could turn up with KitKat, but it seems unlikely as Google is tipped to announce the latest Android update just a few days before HTC makes its rumoured announcement.

HTC One Max processor

As well having a huge display the HTC One Max is expected to pack some serious power under its metal chassis, with reports of a 2.3GHz quad-core processor getting our attention.

Apparently the One Max will use the same Snapdragon 800 chip you'll find in the Galaxy Note 3 and Xperia Z Ultra, plus there will be 2GB of RAM to back it up.

HTC One Max design

Usually with key phone launches a whole platter of images claiming to depict the handset in question are leaked online, although when it comes to the

The first glimpse we got of the HTC One Max was in the form of a blueprint, which from the rear appears to be identical to the handset it's based on.

On the front only minor cosmetic changes show up, with additional width to accommodate the larger display and a shift of the sensors at the top of the device from the left to right.

Credit: MobiLeaks

An image which appeared on Chinese site ePrice claimed to show the HTC One Max lined up next to the One and the One Mini - and on the rear of the One Max there seems to be what looks like a fingerprint scanner.

HTC One Max - LEAK
Credit: ePrice

News on a potential fingerprint scanner - possibly aiming to tackle Touch ID on the iPhone 5S - grew when more images apparently showing the rear of the HTC One Max had spaces for the rumoured digit reader.

This particular model is a supposed dual-SIM variant of the One Max which will likely land in Asian markets.

HTC One Max - LEAK
Credit: ePrice

So we can be pretty such that if the HTC One Max does exist it will simply look like a stretched HTC One, but the fingerprint conundrum just won't go away. Yet another leaked image made its way onto the web, complete with that black square on the back of the device.

HTC One Max - LEAK
Credit: mobileleaks.nl

We have apparently seen the complete package if the following image is to be believed. Apparently that's the HTC One Max on the left alongside the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 2.

HTC One Max - LEAK
Credit: Weibo

Roubnding off the HTC One Max image leak buffet is this treat from Chinese site Tenaa, and yes once again the much talked about fingerprint scanner also appears to be present here. Is HTC really going for it?

HTC One Max - LEAK
Credit: Tenaa

HTC One Max specs

Apparently the One Max will also feature 16GB of internal storage, 2.1MP front camera, UltraPixel rear camera 4G connectivity and a sizable 3300mAh battery.

Leaked screenshots claiming to be taken from the One Max reveal that it could offer HDR video recording and various camera modes such as "beauty mode", blemish correction tools and panorama.

Even though HTC and Beats Audio have parted company after a few years of teaming up, it looks like the One Max will still sport Dr Dre's audio technology - possibly the last HTC smartphone to do so.

Now those are some pretty tasty specs and it will certainly give the competition a run for its money - but we're going to have to wait and see if they are accurate.


Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/htc-one-max-1157237

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