0 First look at the HTC One X+ for AT&T

Perhaps the most anticipated arrival on AT&T this holiday season is the follow up to the HTC One X, one of the best Android smartphones on the carrier (and any carrier, for that matter). The HTC One X+ is a modest yet attractive step up, complete with a beefed-up processor, a bigger battery, the next iteration of HTCs Sense, and the buttery-smooth Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. What were seeing tonight here in New York is identical to the international version our resident Brit Alex Dobie got his hands on just two days ago, save for AT&T LTE radios and branding.

Ive got to echo Alexs sentimentsthe screen is absolutely phenomenal, even if it isnt any improvement over the already stunning HTC One X. Performance does indeed seem a bit snappier and more fluid with the over-clocked processor and new iteration of Android, and the camera is as impressive as ever. And physically, just like the original One X, the One X+ is one of the most striking, svelte, attractive devices available today.

I see where HTC is coming from with this releasewith LGs Optimus G and Samsungs Galaxy Note 2 on the horizon, it needs to stay relevant enough to compete. I do wonder why HTC didnt opt for 2 GB of RAM as its competitors have recently adopted. Despite the choice, the One X + is a nice stopgap between the original and HTCs follow up, which will more than likely arrive early next year.

Some hands-on shots can be found after the break.

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