HTC One Awarded Best In Show At Mobile World Congress.
The HTC One is a fine piece of hardware. Full disclosure, my last three phones have been EVO variants. I have been called an HTC fan more than once. Never have I felt so unbiased about my early assessment of a phone as this one. This time around HTC may have made one of the better smartphones, and certainly the best in their portfolio, and that's no small accomplishment. The critics who have gotten their hands on the handset have all marveled at it's beauty. Now I hear it compared less and less to other phones as when we first saw pictures of it, and I take it that is because the phone is so striking in person and the quality has set a new standard in terms of build, materials, display, camera, and processor. The GSMA andTechCrunch have decided that the HTC One is the best technology showed off at this years Mobile World Congress.
The HTC One was unveiled at its own event just before Mobile World Congress and came to a show that had few stand out devices. It beat out the five inch Sony Xperia Z, which has also received a significant amount of attention and praise. Sony did not go without some accolades of their own as they took home the award for best tablet at the show with their Sony Xperia Tablet Z (not to be confused with the aforementioned phone).
The One packs some fabulous tech including one of the largest camera sensors ever with brand new "Ultra Pixel" technology, and a 4.7 inch Gorilla Glass 3-covered 1080 SuperLCD 3 display. It will also be the first phone to launch with the Snapdragon 600 SoC, which has brought some record breaking benchmark scores.
This years Mobile World Congress was one of the biggest ever with 72,000 attendees from over 200 countries. 1700 different companies were present this year to showcase their wares. The reward does prove this, that HTC has one incredible device on their hands. what remains to be seen is if it can turn the firm's fortunes around.
I'll be reviewing the device as soon as it comes available so stay tuned for more on the award winning HTC One. Check out the source link for a full list of this years winners. Press release below:
NEW HTC ONE SCOOPS GLOBAL MOBILE AWARD FOR BEST NEW MOBILE HANDSET, DEVICE OR TABLET AT MWC 2013
Barcelona, Spain – February 28, 2013 — HTC’s newly launched HTC One was today presented with the GSMA award for the best new mobile handset, device or tablet. Voted for by a panel of industry experts from the media and analyst communities, the award recognises the mobile device that the judges believe holds the most promise for success in the market this year, providing game-changing features, design or functionality. With its sleek design, revolutionary home screen experience, superior audio and breakthrough camera technology, the HTC One has made a significant impact at this year's Mobile World Congress, impressing judges and delegates alike.
Benjamin Ho, Chief Marketing Officer for HTC accepted the award commenting, "We are delighted by the reactions from both consumers and the industry to the new HTC One. It is a device that has been years in the making and is one of which we are incredibly proud. With exciting features like BlinkFeed, BoomSound, UltraPixel camera combined with the zero gap aluminium body design, we believe that the HTC One will really change the way that people use their phones, revolutionising the overall mobile experience."
The GSMA accolade concludes an award-winning event for HTC, with the HTC One also receiving recognition from both Tech Radar ("Best Phone" and "Best in Show") and Mobile Geeks ("Best Smartphone").
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by the HTC Sense® user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.
- HTC at the Mobile World Congress
The HTC One was unveiled at its own event just before Mobile World Congress and came to a show that had few stand out devices. It beat out the five inch Sony Xperia Z, which has also received a significant amount of attention and praise. Sony did not go without some accolades of their own as they took home the award for best tablet at the show with their Sony Xperia Tablet Z (not to be confused with the aforementioned phone).
The One packs some fabulous tech including one of the largest camera sensors ever with brand new "Ultra Pixel" technology, and a 4.7 inch Gorilla Glass 3-covered 1080 SuperLCD 3 display. It will also be the first phone to launch with the Snapdragon 600 SoC, which has brought some record breaking benchmark scores.
This years Mobile World Congress was one of the biggest ever with 72,000 attendees from over 200 countries. 1700 different companies were present this year to showcase their wares. The reward does prove this, that HTC has one incredible device on their hands. what remains to be seen is if it can turn the firm's fortunes around.
I'll be reviewing the device as soon as it comes available so stay tuned for more on the award winning HTC One. Check out the source link for a full list of this years winners. Press release below:
NEW HTC ONE SCOOPS GLOBAL MOBILE AWARD FOR BEST NEW MOBILE HANDSET, DEVICE OR TABLET AT MWC 2013Barcelona, Spain – February 28, 2013 — HTC’s newly launched HTC One was today presented with the GSMA award for the best new mobile handset, device or tablet. Voted for by a panel of industry experts from the media and analyst communities, the award recognises the mobile device that the judges believe holds the most promise for success in the market this year, providing game-changing features, design or functionality. With its sleek design, revolutionary home screen experience, superior audio and breakthrough camera technology, the HTC One has made a significant impact at this year's Mobile World Congress, impressing judges and delegates alike.
Benjamin Ho, Chief Marketing Officer for HTC accepted the award commenting, "We are delighted by the reactions from both consumers and the industry to the new HTC One. It is a device that has been years in the making and is one of which we are incredibly proud. With exciting features like BlinkFeed, BoomSound, UltraPixel camera combined with the zero gap aluminium body design, we believe that the HTC One will really change the way that people use their phones, revolutionising the overall mobile experience."
The GSMA accolade concludes an award-winning event for HTC, with the HTC One also receiving recognition from both Tech Radar ("Best Phone" and "Best in Show") and Mobile Geeks ("Best Smartphone").
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by the HTC Sense® user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.
- HTC at the Mobile World Congress
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