HTC Titan II was released the same day that Nokia Lumia 900, but has not received much attention from the press, in fact, sell a little bit pumped up. However, it has many features that are worth a look, in particular – a 16-megapixel camera that HTC safely included in the overall functionality. This is the first time that HTC has added a 16-megapixel camera on your smart phone based on Android. Are the all the features of this model, the attention of buyers compared to Nokia Lumia 900? Read the full review.
Package
HTC Titan II is packaged in the familiar orange branded AT & ampT box. Inside the box is a small battery charger USB, MicroUSB cable, and some dokumentmtsiya. No headphones or something special. If you would like any additional accessories, you have to buy them separately.
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Equipment
HTC Titan II looks like almost all other HTC phones developed by the company that have been made in the past few years. In this model, rounded corners, large speakers and slim camera speaker. This is sort of a new style from HTC, for at least the impression is formed. Above you can see how the screen looks for street lighting. With a maximum brightness of the text, of course, you can read, but a certain feeling of discomfort and blurriness is still there.
phone’s dimensions are 69h132h13 millimeters and weighs 147 grams. Inside is a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T 1,5 GHz and 512 MB of RAM, should say at once that such a filling device provides extremely fast and “soft” job. Titan II also has 16 GB of internal memory and a large 4.7-inch (480×800 pixel resolution) Super LCD screen. In terms of network coverage, this model has support for GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100, CSD, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA plus secondary lines and LTE700 LTE1700/2100. Of course, it also has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, FM-radio, accelerometer, etc. Of course, not to mention another 16-megapixel camera on the rear panel with dual LED flash. The front camera of 1.3 megapixels, a 1730mAh battery will give you a decent time of use without charging.
If you are interested in complete and detailed specifications of the phone, you can visit the English-language resource PDADB.net
On the left side there is only a port MicroUSB. The default has always been assumed that the charging port on this side of the device is a lot of inconvenience. Obviously, the developers did not test usability for charging the device in an upright position (which is often necessary to make car owners), the fact that the cord attached to the phone just stays in a car holder or any other deeper.
On the right side are the camera button, which can not fail to please the accuracy and quality of execution, as well as buttons adjust the volume. Button Camera incorporates a number of different surface textures, so you can feel exactly where your finger is not even looking at the phone. She also made in view of good feedback for semi-and fully pressing the shutter.
top of the phone is 3.5 mm headset jack and power button. It is worth noting the power button is almost flush with the surface of the device so that it not only difficult to push a random manner, but also difficult to feel, if necessary.
At the bottom you will see a microphone pinhole, the size of a little more standard. Obviously, this is done only in order that people can hear you better in the course of conversation.
On the back is quite large 16-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and speaker. The material is a soft matte plastic and color changes to a lighter shade on the framing of a “Windows Mobile phone” logo. In addition, on the surface of the bottom is textured panels that allow easy and fast access to the SIM-card.
In this picture you can see what is under the access panel. Unfortunately, there is the possibility of quick-change battery on the road, and, of course, standard connectors for a quick recharge is also available.
Software
If you are not familiar with the operating system, Windows Cellphone, on the use of which is a HTC Titan II is official permission, be sure to find somewhere and be sure to read the explanatory overview of Windows Phone 7 and Windows Cellphone 7,5 . This operating system has a huge number of possibilities, so it should be you will love it, but in this review we will mainly touch on only some of the highlights.
now become the norm that all of the standard AT & ampT phones are sold with a number of applications for Windows. HTC Titan II – is no exception. You get AT & ampT code scanner, navigator, radio, U-Verse and MyAT & ampT Account Manager. Nevertheless, some of these applications require an additional subscription fee, but if you do not want to use them, press and hold the desired image in the listing of programs – thus opens the menu for easy and quick disconnect.
HTC really have added some important features for your Windows Mobile phone 7 devices, and you will find very convenient options at the bottom of the list of parameters.
phone with plenty of options designed to make using it as comfortable as can not but arouse admiration. You can configure the phone so he moved to silent mode by simply turning the front part down, with it not only during the call, but even during a call. Moreover, in this way the phone can switch to the speaker or headphones of your choice. He also has a loud call, when in your pocket, and as soon as you pick up the phone in hand, to see who’s calling – the volume is reduced.
present regime for the auditory apparatus, which increases the volume of calls, and some characteristics of sound for better perception.
By default, when you start you get the HTC Hub on the screen, you can activate an interactive display of weather and many other useful programs. The Hub also gives access to interactive applications, stock quotes and news on the home screen.
Release Windows Telephone, you will find a special section for HTC applications that are available exclusively for the HTC brand running Windows Phones. There are some very useful programs, such as a compass applications, as well as the HTC sites that provide access to the GPS navigation features. Offline data cards can be used free of charge within 30 days, but after that you can subscribe to or purchase these cards at once. HTC Watch is another good functionality, which allows you to rent or purchase movies for viewing on your device. Picture Enhancer for those who want to play around with a photo filter effects and image.
camera
HTC has included some of the important settings for the application control the camera. You will see a fairly extensive customization options, as compared to other phones based on Windows. My favorite feature – a panoramic view finder mode and reboot with a panoramic user interface. Burst mode is also useful, but the time to access it is large enough so that there is a risk simply does not have time to make a series of photos you liked the moment. You also get a lot of options of effects and scene modes.
If you are using manual configuration settings, be sure to check the correctness of all the settings. By default, the phone provides a focus on the point, so if you’re not attentive to all facilities who are in a frame, simply run the risk of spoiling it.
16-megapixel photos look great when you take pictures with lots of light, but there is some noise, if we increase the received photography (the image). As can be seen on the lower photographs more noise, it is important to note, because there are some problems focusing at a small amount of light. Especially taking into account the fact that the camera does not use LED backlighting for the AF. In principle, the network has enough resources to the recommendations for the best quality and successful shots.
The images clearly show that Lumia 710 with 5-megapixel camera makes it the weakest photos. Lumia 900, seems a little brighter, and includes several filters artificial sharpening by default. Titan II makes it even brighter and more accurate colors, but there are risks of “pinches.” The image on the Nokia N8 still seems to be what it should be, ideally. In reality, the picture quality Titan II, pretty close to a good quality digital cameras. It is possible, when using optical zoom the quality will drop.
above example record 720p video with the HTC Titan II. It does not support high-resolution 1080p HD video recording, but most people 720p HD is quite acceptable. Video and audio quality seems to be sufficient, and the change of parameters is very smooth. Macro focusing, it seems, also works very well. Unfortunately, even without much wind on the streets, notably a certain amount of noise.
battery life
HTC Titan II has built a hefty 1730mAh battery. It is not removed, but the time it works well enough, especially for devices with LTE. Of course, Windows Telephone has a nice mode Battery Saver, which can be included in those times when you really need a longer battery life.
Price
HTC Titan II is available for around $ 400-500.
Benefits
- 16-megapixel camera with lots of options
- Fast Windows Phone with lots of options
- four ,7-inch Super LCD screen
- AT & ampT LTE high-speed Internet access
- Great battery life (1.5 days).
Disadvantages
- There is no way to replace the battery
- Low Resolution
- price is slightly higher compared with the Nokia 900 Lumia.
Summary
If you are a fan of HTC, a large 4.7 inch screen with low resolution, LTE, the operating system Windows Phone, an honorable and right to possess a 16-megapixel camera – a weighty argument list for a small overpayment for the Titan II. But if he sold at a price of 900 Lumia, it would be much more competitive. However, Titan II – a great Windows Phone. Disappointing one – HTC, probably will not not put enough effort to create this candy compared to Nokia and its excellent product Lumia 900.
Score HTC Titan II – 4 out of 5.
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