The HTC Mozart 7 – Information & Advice

Microsoft has made several forays into the world of smartphones with their range of Windows 7 phones. One of these is the HTC Mozart 7, largely thought to be the most successful of the bunch. Well, is it? One of the obvious draws is the camera, which comes with 8 megapixels and Xenon flash, compared with 5 megapixels and an LED flash on the other Windows phone offerings. This sounds impressive, but while the pictures are good, they’re a little soft and maybe not as good as you’d hope.

In terms of apps, the HTC Mozart 7 is probably about average. Microsoft’s launch partners HTC have their Hub app on there. This is interesting but limited in capabilities. There are other good offerings, though, including the basic apps such as Notes, Stocks and Converter, which all work well on the device. There is also a good Photo Enhancer for applying filters to pictures. Avoid network-specific apps though, as these are thought to have been released too early and aren’t that great.

The hardware of the phone itself is one of the main points in its favor. The main qualm is that the side edges are really sharp, which is uncomfortable and distracting if you’re using the phone for any length of time. Generally, though, the phone is really attractive and boasts 8GB of storage capacity. There’s a shiny grill that forms the earpiece, along with an LED indicator, which are both good feature. The volume, power and camera buttons built into the casing are also good.

Another couple of little hardware issues include the positioning of the volume rocker, which isn’t good for left-handed people. Also, the camera lens is prone to trapping lint. While it has been designed to sit below the rubber rim to avoid damaging the glass, this is still a problem. However, the back of the phone is attractive and stylish and the battery life of around 7 to 8 hours with heavy usage is standard for smartphones, so this works in favor of the Mozart 7.

Overall, the HTC Mozart 7 is the most stylish of the phones in its range and it boasts excellent build quality, which is excellent from the point of view of durability. Both Microsoft’s operating system and HTC’s apps run well on the device, which is another plus. It’s also a pocket friendly phone, with a screen measuring 3.7 inches as compared to the HD7′s 4.3 inches. The main issues are with the disappointing earphones and the camera that promises a lot but doesn’t deliver.

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