HTC Bolt

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

4

7.6

User Score

Based on 68 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Water-resistant aluminum body
Sharp 16-MP rear camera
Bright display

Cons:

No headphone jack
Mediocre battery life

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Last revision on August 27, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Water-resistant aluminum body
Sharp 16-MP rear camera
Bright display
Enhanced audio
Runs Android 7.0 Nougat right out of the box
Great selfie camera
Expandable storage
Dual-band Wi-Fi

Reviewers Didn't Like

No headphone jack
Mediocre battery life
Expensive
Too much bloatware
Last year's Snapdragon 810 processor has documented thermal issues

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Expert reviews and ratings

The HTC Bolt is one of the most compromised smartphones that we've recently reviewed. It simply has too many small issues for its $600 price tag for us to make even a conditional...

By Android Authority on January 11, 2017

HTC Bolt would have been a decent phone if Sprint didn't get its hands on it. The included bloatware is bordering on unacceptable and the phone is just too expensive for what you...

By TechRadar on December 24, 2016

The Bolt is a maddening phone. It has fantastic highs, including amazing audio and a slick, but sturdy, water-resistant aluminum body. But subpar battery life and dated specs mean that while the Bolt might have strong network speeds, it's not any faster...

By Tom's Guide on November 30, 2016

The HTC Bolt is a well-intending smartphone that arrives hampered by more than a few problems. The handset design is quite nice, and it's great to see HTC keep its classy metal look while upgrading water-resistance. We like the display, the included...

By Phone Arena on November 23, 2016

HTC's Bolt is a decent handset plagued by a lot of small problems. You're better off with a different...

By cnet on November 18, 2016

The HTC Bolt for Sprint looks like a promising alternative to the Pixel XL with hi-fi audio, waterproofing, and a fairly clean build of...

By PCMag IN on November 17, 2016

The HTC Bolt is an excellent smartphone for Sprint. The device adds a true phablet to HTC's roster of handsets and it includes an attractive set of features for today's discerning buyers.HTC nailed the design and build. It takes the best features from...

By Phone Scoop on November 16, 2016

No. The HTC Bolt is priced far too high for the experience it ultimately delivers. There are better options at slightly higher price points, and even better options at far lower prices. Unless you live in a market where Sprint's deployed LTE Plus or...

By Digital Trends on November 10, 2016

I can't help but feel like the Bolt would have been a better device if it weren't beholden to another company. I'm assuming that in exchange for exclusivity and front-and-center marketing mojo, HTC had to compromise on the Bolt's performance so that its...

By Android Central on November 18, 2016

Our biggest issue with the HTC Bolt is its high price point – its specs don't quite match those of competing flagship phones, many of which are priced less than $600.With that said, the shining aspects of the HTC Bolt are its audio prowess and support...

By Chip Chick on November 17, 2016

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