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Smartphone review: HTC 10 puts plenty of features into a well-designed package

Easy to pick up and comfortable to hold, the metal-bodied HTC 10 has powerful cameras with image stabilisation and manual control

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HTC 10 smartphone.
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I wish more Android phones were built like the HTC 10. I’ve tried a few of the flagship competitors – including the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the LG G5 – but I think the HTC 10 has the best design and feel.

The HTC flagship phones have had a metal body since their introduction, and they’ve given the 10 a new design with a few nice touches to make it stand out.

But if I’ve come to learn one thing about buying a phone, what’s inside is more important than the design. Inside, the HTC 10 can compete with the big boys, but is it enough to sway your buying decision?

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The curvy HTC 10 smartphone.
The curvy HTC 10 smartphone.

Design and hardware

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These days a flagship phone is lucky to have a feature or three that stands out from the crowd. The design has evolved to be curvier and the added bevels allow for a more refined design that’s easy to pick up and comfortable to hold.

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