The HTC 10 is the best music phone on the market, and a strong performer all around. Its solid, all-metal body, quick performance, and fast fingerprint scanner make for an elegant experience. Aside from the audio quality, though, we still like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge a bit better.

Awesome audio; Good-looking software; Fast performance; Attractive design

Expensive; Wi-Fi performance is a bit slow; Some camera focus issues in low light

The HTC 10 has stood the test of time remarkably well. After months of use I haven't had any serious issues with the phone. Unlike competing phones, like the , the HTC 10 remains lightning fast.

Iconic design; Fantastic version of Android; Great audio quality; Best selfie camera on the maket; Really fast charging

Some camera niggles; Slight pinkish tinge to the display

First up, let's deal in the specs, because finding out what is inside this phone is just as important as using one, that way you know what you're dealing with. HTC flagships for the past four years, with the 2013 One M7 on the left, the 2014 One M8 the second model, the 2015 One M9 the third...

Comfortable design that fits nicely in the hand; Beautifully clear screen; Fantastic build; Can be upgraded with microSD storage; Sharp screen; Fingerprint sensor is very fast; Supports 24-bit sound with an amp capable of turning up the volume very well; Ear profiling is one of the more unusual but...

Design is odd: like HTC was melted into an Apple and Samsung; No water-proofing; No wireless charging; Qualcomm's QuickCharge is supported; just not in the box; Screen could be brighter; BoomSound makes headphones sound overly bassy and pretty unbalanced; Speakers don't sound as clear as they've...

This has got everything and the kitchen sink. WiFi calling, a great build quality, a fantastic design, brilliant screen and a robust finish that keeps it looking new even if you dare to go "bare".

Thanks to very well-balanced noise reduction across the ISO range the HTC 10 produces very good image detail, falling just shy of the very best current smartphones. Panorama and HDR modes lack behind the best but on the upside the HTC offers full manual control and DNG Raw capture for those who want maximum control over capture and editing. If image quality is a key priority and you can live with the HTC 10's rather minor shortcomings the device is an easy recommendation for any mobile photographer.

Capturing excellent image detail across all light levels and full manual control;

Panoramas and shooting in adverse weather conditions;

HTC has developed an excellent piece of technology with its new top smartphone, which many would not have expected from the manufacturer. The smartphone shines with its superb display, decent camera, awesome interface configuration and great audio qualities.

clear-cut design, fast SoC, decent speakers, extensive configuration, expandable storage, fast micro-SD slot, USB Type-C 3.1 gen; 1, nice panel, good camera, superb headset

no infrared; no radio receiver; SoC throttles during load; high idle power consumption when radio modules enabled

Listen up: The HTC 10 is the best-sounding phone you can buy.

Gorgeous design; Clean Android and fun themes; Hi-Fi audio without the extra cost; Solid flagship specs; Fast fingerprint sensor

Average battery life; It's not water resistant

The HTC 10 is not a design revolution. Changes in hardware and software are somewhat conservative. Many minor changes combine here to give us an improved flagship that is adequate for its time.

Excellent craftsmanship; Very good ergonomics; High performance; Very good camera; Front camera has OIS; Very good sound

Light power loss when warm; Smartphone warms up under load; Laser autofocus cover malfunctions when dirty

If there's one thing the HTC 10 can do, it's deliver great sound. Its dual speakers, coupled with some fancy software technology, means your music and movies are going to sound fantastic. It also looks pretty damn good too -- a hard feat to pull off in a world filled with black slabs.

The HTC 10 has an elegantly chiseled design; brilliant audio quality and a highly customizable user interface

The handset's non-removeable battery doesn't last as long as its competitors and its camera doesn't always render exposure correctly

The HTC 11 has been hinted at in an official Facebook post

Sturdy metal build; Lengthy battery life; High quality camera and screen; Fast

Somewhat unwieldy shape and size; Some Sense features of questionable value