HTC Rezound

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

7
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Detailed 4.3” 720p display with 341 ppi.
Great bundled headphones.
Great calling quality.

Cons:

It is thick and heavy.
Not running Android 4.0 ICS out of the box.

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Last revision on August 23, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Detailed 4.3” 720p display with 341 ppi
Great bundled headphones
Great calling quality
4G LTE connectivity
Snappy performance
Enhanced audio
High quality earbuds
Excellent camera
Robust camera
Great calling quality
1.5GHz dual-core processor

Reviewers Didn't Like

It is thick and heavy
Not running Android 4.0 ICS out of the box
Camera and camcorder are not topnotch
Preloaded with bloatware
Terrible battery life
Volume and power buttons are small and hard to press
Expensive
Beats Audio only works with one app
Design lacks sex appeal

Expert reviews and ratings

The Rezound by HTC is first US handset to feature Dr. Dre's Beats Audio technology. That's probably what catches your eye first, but with its 720p HD display, super-fast 4G data, and speedy dual-core processor, the Rezound is certainly more than...

By TechRadar on March 14, 2012

The HTC Rezound is a solid device for consumers looking for a high-quality screen and expensive headphones. The audio quality of the iBeats headset is good, but for most it will be difficult to distinguish between subtleties. If HTC incorporated the...

By Pocketnow on December 09, 2011

The HTC Rezound is a decent phone and certainly a solid buy if you're on Verizon, but we can't help but be disappointed with HTCs limited implementation of Beats Audio and the poor battery...

By Digital Trends on December 01, 2011

Booming Beats Audio, a 720p display, and a great camera make the HTC Rezound yet another top-notch Verizon...

By LaptopMag on November 21, 2011

Verizon has been bringing out its big Android guns lately. First the Droid Bionic, then the Droid RAZR, soon the Galaxy Nexus, and now the HTC Rezound. And this one might just be the highest caliber yet. Why It Matters The Rezound's got two things...

By Gizmodo on November 18, 2011

It's not flashy and it's not impossibly thin, but the HTC Rezound is a sturdy workhorse of a phone that just works. It has a solid data connection, average Verizon LTE battery life despite the lower capacity battery, a very good camera, a...

By MobileTechReview on November 17, 2011

The HTC Rezound is an amazing Internet and multimedia machine that fits into your pocket, but it's a bulky piece of kit....

By PC Mag on November 15, 2011

The HTC Rezound is a top quality Android smartphone. Going up against the Droid RAZR and the Galaxy Nexus it will struggle to stand out in terms of style. This is the chubby cousin to those two super slim Android releases, but it does compare...

By BrightHub on November 15, 2011

After seeing the Motorola DROID RAZR, it’s really hard to fall in love with the HTC Rezound’s design. We are fine with it not being the slimmest out there, but it is rather strange that it is one of the thickest. Taking into account that...

By Phone Arena on November 14, 2011

While it may have a hefty build, the HTC Rezound's beautiful display, commendable performance, and multimedia-rich features make it a top phone for Verizon...

By cnet on November 04, 2011

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