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HTC·Legacy · Released May 2012

HTC One X

HTC's 2012 quad-core polycarbonate flagship — the One series begins.

52/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$549 (launch)
Color · White
Display
4.7" Super LCD2
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Memory
1 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.0
Battery
1,800 mAh
Weight
130 g
Quick answer

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.

AI Snapshot

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.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display68
Camera56
Performance56
Battery50
Build80
Value56
  • 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

Type
Super LCD2
Size
4.7 inches
Resolution
1,280 × 720 px (312 ppi)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Main
8 MP, f/2.0, BSI, dedicated ImageChip
Selfie
1.3 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -97.5%
This
40,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -95.2%
This
140
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -94.8%
This
420
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.7%
This
0.2 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

How the HTC One X compares

HTC One XGalaxy Note 5HTC Bolt / 10 evo
SpecEagle score525252
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 3Exynos 7420Snapdragon 810
Display4.7" Super LCD25.7" QHD AMOLED5.5" LCD
Main camera8 MP · f/2.016 MP · f/1.916 MP
Battery1,800 mAh3,000 mAh3,200 mAh
Launch price$549 (launch)$700$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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