Recording summary · October 2016
HTC 10 - a huge disappointment
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Overview
Daniel unboxed and set up an HTC 10 smartphone, examining its included accessories, angular body design, and camera interface behavior.
Following approximately two hours of testing, Daniel chose to return the HTC 10 and revert to the LG G5 due to harsh video sharpening, absence of skin-smoothing effects, poor microphone performance, and an awkward audio jack location, despite effective front-camera stabilization.
Themes
Unboxing the HTC 10 and examining packaging, accessories, booklets, charger, and in-ear headphones.
Physical design elements, including angular body edges, rear camera, and top headphone jack placement close to the lens.
Software setup and camera interface details, covering Android menus and the video pause function.
Loss of test footage caused by a factory reset performed prior to file transfer.
Critique of HTC 10 video output, excessive sharpening, and lack of skin-smoothing filters compared with the LG G5.
Assessment of HTC 10 front-facing camera stabilization while walking relative to other smartphones.
Audio evaluation, including internal microphone hissing and jack positioning interfering with external microphones or wind muffs.
Comparison of convenience, cost, and functionality between smartphones such as the LG G5 and dedicated standalone cameras.
Developments
Daniel unboxes and powers on an HTC 10 phone.
Daniel carries out initial device configuration and app restoration on the HTC 10.
Daniel factory resets the HTC 10 and repacks it before offloading recorded video files.
Daniel records an explanation using an LG G5 outlining the decision to return the HTC 10.
Uncertainties & gaps
Which Android version the HTC 10 was operating during initial setup.
Whether an attached microphone or wind muff would entirely obstruct the camera view when plugged into the HTC 10 audio jack.
Whether HTC staff designed the camera assuming that users have flawless skin.