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102 reviews
Jul, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 reviews of HTC One XL. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the camera and usability. The size and screen also get good reviews. Many are less positive about the GPS navigation and battery, while there are some mixed opinions about the portability.
performance, screen, size, usability, camera
battery, GPS navigation
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC One XL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.
See all HTC Mobile PhonesExpert review by : Niall Magennis (trustedreviews.com)
Can HTC's One XL rival Samsung's Galaxy SIII LTE for the 4G crown?
Great screen ; Fast 4G download speeds ; Good camera ; Fast performance
No removable battery ; No removable storage ; Doesn’t come with Jelly Bean
The quality of shots is on the whole very good, but they lack that little extra edge to put them up there with the very best. The camera has a slight tendency to wash out brighter parts of pictures and sometimes detail isn’t quite as sharp as it should...
Expert review by : Nick Broughall (techradar.com)
Extra large and extra fast
LTE connectivity ; Great screen ; Jelly Bean update ; Solid camera
Poor battery life ; No expandable memory ; No replaceable battery
Expert review by : Alex Todd (recombu.com)
We've had an HTC One X, a One X+ and now we've got a One XL. What are all these suffixes about? The One X...
Gorgeous screen
Mediocre battery life
Expert review by : Carly Page (theinquirer.net)
We examine whether HTC's first 4G phone is worth the premium price
Screen is excellent, great camera, nice design
EE's 4G speeds weren't as fast as we'd have hoped, poor battery life
We loved the HTC One X and were happy to see that the HTC One XL features the same gorgeous screen, great design and camera.
Expert review by : Simon Thomas (3g.co.uk)
The HTC One XL offers support for 4G, something its predecessor the One X didn't. It still has the same great eight-megapixel snapper and Beats Audio technology, but its dual-core chip and 16GB of onboard storage are a step down from the One X.
Super speedy
Dual-core chip; can’t expand 16GB onboard storage; Battery dies after 4 and a half hours of video streaming.
Like its predecessor, the HTC One XL proves to be a neat handset for media fans, despite that shorter battery life when streaming movies. With full 4G LTE support on offer, you’ll be streaming HD films without any buffering or stuttering, which is good...
Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)
HTC One XL review: HTC's One X gets the superfast 4G treatment. Is the extra speed worth it?
Super fast 4G speeds ; Elegant design and superb screen ; Some great camera features
Poor battery life ; Inconsistent Sense UI
The addition of LTE 4G connectivity adds a new dimension to the HTC One XL. Fast mobile data speeds combined with an outstanding design, an excellent screen and good overall performance make the One XL a great smartphone. Poor battery life,...
Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (pcworld.idg.com.au)
HTC One XL review: HTC's One X gets the superfast 4G treatment. Is the extra speed worth it?
Super fast 4G speeds ; Elegant design and superb screen ; Some great camera features
Poor battery life ; Inconsistent Sense UI
The addition of LTE 4G connectivity adds a new dimension to the HTC One XL. Fast mobile data speeds combined with an outstanding design, an excellent screen and good overall performance make the One XL a great smartphone. Poor battery life,...
Expert review by : Stephen Fenech (techguide.com.au)
The HTC One XL is almost identical to the HTC One X – but there is one major difference – the XL is compatible with Telstra's super fast 4G network.
The HTC One XL is the most stylish 4G handset on the market. It is a fair way ahead of HTC’s first 4G effort – the Velocity - in terms of size and design.
Expert review by : Sidney Wong (hardwarezone.com)
Unlike its quad-core sibling, the HTC One XL runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz dual-core processor. Manufactured via a 28nm process technology, will this S4 processor outgun the Tegra 3 processor in the One X? And how does it fare against...
Nice design and solid build quality ; Fast LTE speeds ; Good overall performance ; Does not get as warm as the HTC One X
Pricey ; Battery life shorter than expected
Many consumers will find themselves in a dilemma - should they get the HTC One XL, One X, ASUS PadFone, or the Samsung Galaxy S III? Let's break it down one by one.
Expert review by : Nic Healey (itnews.com.au)
Two new additions for Telstra's 4G network.
While HTC has made some odd decisions for a phone that seems a natural choice for the business market (no microSD, a non-removable battery) this is a phone we’d recommend to anyone looking for a WP7 experience, 4G aside.
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