HTC Desire X1 Concept/Suggestion

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Marketing:

    Notable Features:
    -> It's fast! (New 64bit Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650, Cortex A72 CPU Cores, Adreno 510 GPU)
    -> It's sharp! (5" Full HD IPS Display, 440ppi, 13MP + 8MP Cameras, 4K UHD Video Recording)
    -> It's immersive! (Dual Front Facing Stereo Speakers, Hi-Fi Audio, ~72% Screen-To-Body Ratio)
    -> It's secure! (Fingerprint Reader, Iris Scanner, Two-Stage Authentification, Storage Encryption)
    -> It's connected! (Wireless ac, Wi-Fi Aware, Miracast, Bluetooth 4.2, FM Radio, IR Blaster, NFC, LTE)
    -> It's long-lasting! (3400 mA/h battery, Assertive Display Technology, Fast Wired & Wireless Charging)
    -> It's up-to-date! (Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Fast OS Updates within 30 Days, Monthly Security Patches)
    -> It's robust! (Scratch- & Drop-Resistant Gorilla Glass 4, IP67 Certification, HTC Uh-Oh Protection)
    -> It's nostalgic! (HTC One X design language, Google Nexus 4/5 Software & Pricing Philosophy)
    -> It's premium! (2.5D Cover Glass, Matte White/Black Polycarbonat Unibody, HTC Build Quality)
    -> It's developer-friendly! (AOSP, Snapdragon SoC, Unlocked Bootloader, Kernel Source Code)
    -> It's affordable! (349$ / 379€ / 279£, Fully Unlocked, Expandable Storage via microSDXC)

    Price Sweet-Spot: 349$ / 379€ / 279£
    -> Lots of Cost-Efficient Components (as found in other Budget Devices) as well as smaller / no-name Brands
    -> Lots of Multi-Purpose Components (Quad-mode Wireless SoC, 9 axis Motion Sensor, All-in-one Audio Chip, etc.)
    -> Using a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC & Pure AOSP means only little Software & Hardware Engineering is required
    -> A Mid-Range Snapdragon 6XX SoC, older LPDDR3 Ram, "only" a 1080p Display & "only" a 13MP Camera
    -> Exclusively selling it online (Amazon, HTC-Website, etc) reduces Storage & Transportation Costs
    -> No Need for expensive Marketing / Advertisement Campaigns (see Target Audience)

    Target Audience: Hardcore Android Enthusiasts & Developers
    -> Does not compete with HTC's Higher End Devices (like the Premium All-Metal One-Series)
    -> Does not need a lot of marketing/advertisement, News spread very fast in the Android Crowd
    -> Does not need to be sold in retail stores, most Android Fans buy their devices online anyway
    -> Seeing how the SD650 performs could create Hype for the SD820-powered One M10

    Tips/Suggestions for the HTC One M10:
    -> Snapdragon 820 SoC, SAMSUNG ePoP (LPDDR4 + UFS 2.0-G3)
    -> 16MP AR1630 Clarity+ or 16MP OV16860 PureCel Plus-S Camera
    -> AOSP Base + HTC Apps + HTC Sense UI Theme (RRO Layers)
    -> Users can choose to disable Apps & Theme -> Pure AOSP



Hardware:

    SoC: Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
    -> 64bit Hexa-Core SoC with 2 New ARM Cortex A72 + 4 ARM Cortex A53 CPU-Cores (big.LITTLE)
    -> Alternatively the MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 is a great Choice, too (similar, but with 4x A72)
    -> New Adreno 510 GPU (OpenCL 2.0, Shared Virtual Memory, Vulkan API & OpenGL ES 3.2)
    -> Support for Dual-Channel 933MHz LPDDR3 RAM + New eMMC 5.1 Storage Interface
    
    Memory: 3GB Dual-Channel 933MHz LPDDR3 + 32GB eMMC 5.1 (embedded Package on Package)
    -> SAMSUNG's ePoP dramatically reduces the required PCB Area & allows for a bigger Battery
    -> Command Queuing, Secure Write Protection & Enhanced Strobe Mode (eMMC 5.1)
    -> Full-Disk AES Storage Encryption (Mandatory with Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
    -> F2FS (Flash-Friendly File System, faster & more responsive than EXT4)

    Wireless Connectivity: LTE Cat.4 (150/50)    // Note: No need for Carrier Aggregation or CDMA as it's not worth the added Complexity & Cost!
    -> True Global Roaming (2G/3G/4G), No need for Regional Models, 1 SKU for the Global GSM Market (14 LTE Bands)
    -> Qualcomm RF360 Front End Solution with Qualcomm's WTR 2965 Cost-Optimized RF Transceiver
    -> 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (GPRS/EDGE) + 3G: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 (UMTS/HSPA+)
    -> 4G LTE bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28 (FDD LTE) + 38/40/41 (TDD LTE)
    -> Voice over LTE (VoLTE) & Wi-Fi Calling with seamless Call Continuity
    -> Dual-SIM Functionality (Dual SIM, Dual Standby)

    Wireless SoC: Marvell Avastar 88W8887-v5 Quad-Radio Wireless Solution
    -> 1x1 ac Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Aware Certification (Neighbor Awareness Networking)
    -> Marvell's DRCS enables 1080p Miracast without loosing the Connection
    -> Bluetooth 4.2 Smart Ready (Dual Mode + High Speed)
    -> FM Radio (RDS / RBDS) & NFC Connectivity

    Positioning & Navigation: Integrated GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo Core (Qualcomm WTR 2965)
    -> A-GPS & Assisted Navigation (9 Axis MEMS Motion Sensor & MEMS Pressure Sensor)
    -> Indoor Navigation via Wi-Fi Aware & Wi-Fi RSSI (Marvell Avastar 88W8887-v5)
    -> Indoor Navigation via Bluetooth LE Beacons (Marvell Avastar 88W8887-v5)

    Display: 5" Sharp/AUO/LG IPS-Display    // Note: It's the same panel as found in the Xiaomi Mi4C!
    -> Full HD 1920x1080p Resolution (~440ppi)
    -> Super Dim 1cd/m² Minimum Brightness
    -> Vibrant Colors (95% NTSC Color Space)
    -> Deep Blacks (1800:1 Contrast Ratio)
    -> Variable Refresh Rate & PSR
    -> Assertive Display & CABC

    Touchscreen Controller: Synaptics ClearPad 3700     // Note: No need for any system-wide Implementations, but they have to be accessible for App-Developers (perhaps an Open Source Demo-App)!
    -> ClearForce Pressure Sensing Technology
    -> Up To 25mm Hover-Detection
    -> Side-Touch Functionality

    Cover Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass 4    // Note: The 2.5D Curved Sides allow for smoother Swiping from the Edges, they're also a Reminder of the HTC One X's design!
    -> Scratch- & Drop-Resistance
    -> Hydrophobic Nano-Coating
    -> Oleophobic Nano-Coating
    -> 2.5D Curved Sides

    Main Camera: 13MP ON Semi AR1337 Clarity+ Camera Sensor    // Note: The Qualcomm Snapdragon ISP pipeline can be reconfigured to use GPU Compute to eliminate the Need for a Pre-Processor!
    -> ON Semi's RCBC Clarity+ Color Filter Array drastically improves the SNR
    -> ON Semi's proprietary PDAF enables Fast Focussing even in Low Light
    -> Optical Image Stabilization, f/2.0 Aperture, Dual-Tone LED Flash
    -> Hybrid Video Stabilization (OIS + EIS when shooting in 16:9)
    -> 2160p30 UHD Video Recording (HEVC Encoding, 48Mbit/s)
    -> 1080p60 Video Recording (HEVC Encoding, 24Mbit/s)
    -> 720p120 Slow Motion (HEVC Encoding, 24Mbit/s)
    -> Qualcomm Snapdragon Camera Features
    -> HDR Photography & Video-Recording
    -> Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Recording
    -> CSI-2 (4-lanes), DHPY1.1

    Front Camera: 8MP OmniVision OV8856 Camera Sensor    // Note: The RGB Notification-LED can act as a "Dual-Tone" Selfie-Flash!
    -> Wide-Angle Lens, f/2.0 Aperture, "Dual-Tone" LED Selfie-Flash
    -> Electronic Image Stabilization (Using the Accelerometer)
    -> 1440p30 Video Recording (HEVC Encoding, 24Mbit/s)
    -> 1080p60 Slow Motion (HEVC Encoding, 24Mbit/s)
    -> Qualcomm Snapdragon Camera Features
    -> HDR Photography & Video Recording
    -> Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Recording
    -> CSI-2 (2-lanes), DHPY1.1

    Secondary Front Camera: 2MP OmniVision OV2281 IR Camera Sensor    // Note: Using the Proximity Sensor's IR Emitter eliminates the need for a seperate IR source!
    -> Iris Scanner in both Landscape & Portrait Orientation
    -> 1920x1080p at 60FPS (Landscape)
    -> 1080x1920p at 60FPS (Portrait)
    -> Two-Stage Authentification
    -> CSI-2 (1-lane), DHPY1.1

    Proximity & Ambient Light Sensor: Avago APDS-9960    // Note: The ALS is needed for CABC, Assertive Display & Ambient Display (Hand Wave Gesture)
    -> Ambient Light & RGB Color Sensing
    -> Proximity & Gesture Sensing
    -> Integrated IR Emitter

    Sensors: InvenSense MPU-9250 9 Axis MEMS Motion Sensor    // Note: The integrated DMP provides Pedometer Functionality & Gesture Sensing, no need to use the Hexagon DSP or wake the CPU!
    -> Digital Input on FSYNC Pin to support Electronic Image Stabilization & GPS
    -> Additional ST LPS25HB MEMS Pressure Sensor (via Auxiliary I²C)
    -> Integrated DMP Engine offloads the Host-Processor
    -> Gesture: Picking up the Device (Ambient Display)
    -> Gesture: Motorola's "Chop Chop" (Flashlight)
    -> Gesture: Motorola's Double Twist (Camera)

    Sound: Wolfson WM5102S Smart Hi-Fi Codec with DSP    // Note: Wolfson's DSP enables Advanced Voice Processing like Voice Wakeup, Dual Microphone Noise Suppression & Echo Cancellation!
    -> Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Recording (24bit, 48kHz, 320kbit/s), 24bit 192kHz Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Playback & Class-D Amplifier for Haptic Feedback (LRA)
    -> Two Knowles SPH1668LM4H-1 Digital MEMS Microphones (1x Top, 1x Bottom) for Dual Microphone Noise Supression via Wolfson DSP
    -> Always On Hotword Voice Activation via Wolfson DSP ("Ok, Google" -> Wake Device & Start Google Now Voice Search / Assistant)
    -> Dual JBL Front Facing Speakers with 1.2W NXP TFA9897 Audio Amplifiers for Stereo Sound (Same as Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3)

    Power: ~3400 mA/h Embedded Lithium Polymer Battery
    -> Broadcom BCM59350 7.5W Wireless Charging PMU
    -> qi, pma & Rezence Wireless Charging Standards
    -> NuCurrent Tri-Mode MLMT Receiver Antenna
    -> Fast 15/24W Wired Charging (see USB)

    USB: Two USB Ports for Convenience & Future-Proofing    // Note: Since the MSM8956 only has one single USB 2.0 Interface, a USB Switch / Hub / Controller is needed!
    -> Future-proof USB 2.0 Type-C Port on the Bottom of the Device & convenient Micro-USB 2.0 Port on the Top of the Device
    -> Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (12V, 2A = 24W), USB Power-Delivery 2.0 (12V, 1.5A = 18W) & Type-C 1.1 (5V, 3A = 15W)
    -> Backwards Compatiblity with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery 1.0 & USB Battery Charging 1.2

    Other Hardware Features:    // Note: By Increasing the Dual SIM / SD Hybrid Tray's height, Users can place a microSDXC Card on top of the first nanoSIM-Card -> Dual SIM & Expandable Storage!
    -> The Dual SIM / SD Hybrid Tray can hold 2 Nano-SIM Cards (Dual-SIM functionality) & a microSDXC Card (Expandable Storage)
    -> FPC1145 Fingerprint Reader integrated into the Power-Button -> Press to Wake & Unlock (Same as Nextbit Robin)
    -> The RGB Notification-LED (Centered above the Display) can be used as a Selfie-Flash (Short Burst / Overdrive)
    -> The Knowles Microphones include a Low-Power Mode, Perfect for Always-On Hotword Voice Activation
    -> A Linear Resonant Actuator for quiet & precise Haptic Feedback (Immersion TouchSense 3000)
    -> An IR Blaster on the Top of the Device to control Televisions & other Home Appliances

    Design: Matte White / Black Polycarbonat Unibody    // Note: Design reminiscent of the popular HTC One X & One X+
    -> Bottom: USB Type-C Port (left), Main Microphone & 3.5mm Headset-Jack (right)
    -> Right: Power-Button/Fingerprint-Reader (~Center), Volume Rocker (above)
    -> Top: microUSB Port (left), Secondary Microphone & IR Blaster (right)
    -> Left: Dual SIM / SD Hybrid Tray (Same Height as Volume-Rocker)
    -> Display-Drivers hidden underneath the HTC Logo on the Front
    -> Nano-Coating on the Open 3.5mm Headset- & USB-Ports
    -> IP67 Acoustic Vents (on the Microphones & Speakers)
    -> IP67 Certification (Water- & Dust-Resistance)
    -> 138 x 69 x 8.4mm (No Protruding Camera)



Software:

    Pure Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (AOSP):
    -> Fast Android Updates within 30 Days
    -> Animation Speed set to 0.75x
    -> Monthly Security Patches
    -> Unlocked Bootloader
    -> Kernel Source Code
    -> No Sense UI

    Android RRO Layers Theme Engine:
    -> Automatic Theme Switching (based on Time or Ambient Light)
    -> Material Light Theme (Default) & Material Dark Theme

    Qualcomm Hexagon DSP Optimizations:    // Note: The MPU-9250 & AK4961 enable always on Pedometer Functionality, Gesture Sensing & Voice Activation (see Hardware)!
    -> Sensor Engine: Handling Pre-Processed FIFO Sensor Data & Interrupts (from the MPU-9250, LPS25HB & APDS-9960)
    -> Low Power Music Playback & Voice Activation (in Conjunction with Wolfson's WM5102S Hi-Fi Audio Chip)
    -> Double Tap the Display to Wake & Double Tap the Status-Bar or Navigation-Bar to go to Sleep
    -> Fast Fingerprint Identification (Instant Wake & Unlock just by Pressing the Power-Button)
    -> Fast Camera Launch (Camera Standby), Electronic Image & Hybrid Video Stabilization

    Qualcomm Snapdragon ISP Pipeline Re-Configuration:
    -> Using the ISP & GPU to handle the Clarity+ Processing
    -> Eliminates the Need for a Clarity+ ICP3 Pre-Processor
    -> Electronic Image Stabilization (DSP & Accelerometer)
    -> Fast Phase Detection Autofocus & Correction

    Qualcomm Snapdragon Camera Features:    // Note: These are just Examples, Qualcomm offers a lot more!
    -> Hybrid Video Stabilization (OIS + EIS, Rear Camera) & Electronic Image Stabilization (Front Camera)
    -> Advanced Auto-Focus, Auto-Exposure & Auto-WhiteBalance (Advanced 3A)
    -> Adaptive Local Tone Mapping, Advanced Lens Shading Correction
    -> HDR Photography & Video Recording (aka Real-Time HDR)
    -> Ghost-free HDR, ChromaFlash, OptiZoom & UbiFocus
    -> Full Manual Mode (Both Photo & Video)
    -> Zero Shutter Lag & Burst-Mode
    -> Slow Motion & Time Lapse
    -> JPEG, PNG, RAW & BPG
    -> Automatic HDR Mode

    Qualcomm Snapdragon Display Features:    // Note: These are just Examples, Qualcomm offers a lot more!
    -> Ambient Display: Pick up the Device or wave your Hand over it to show Notifications
    -> TruPalette (incl. KCAL Advanced Color Control via the Settings App)
    -> EcoPix (incl. Variable Refresh Rate, Assertive Display & CABC)
    -> Double Tap the Status- or Navigation-Bar to go to Sleep
    -> Double Tap the Display to Wake the Device



Side-Notes:

    If you like my Concept, then please, by all means, go ahead & do it! Create a Device like this, I'm sure it will sell like hotcakes!
    -> December 2015 seems like a perfect Release Window: Holidays + Chance to win some "Best Phone of 2015"-Awards
    -> And I'd be very grateful if you'd send me one unit & perhaps 1€ per Device-Sold in Exchange for my Work

    Exemplary ClearForce, 25mm Hover-Detection & Side-Touch Applications (Hover-Detection = Invisible Mouse Pointer):
    -> ClearForce: Gaming (Left Stick: Movement + Sprint [Force Level 1] + Jump [Force Level 2] & Right Stick: Aiming + Aim Down Sights [Force Level 1] + Fire [Force Level 2])
    -> 25mm Hover-Detection: Advanced Glove-Mode & Hover-Preview (For Example: Video Timeline Thumbnails & Hover-Menus on mobile-unfriendly Websites)
    -> Side-Touch: Hide the Navigation Bar (Double Side-Touch Left = Back, Double Side-Touch Right = Home & Double Side-Touch Both = Recents)