The GSM association bestowed the 2013's Best Smartphone award to HTC One M7 during the 2014 World Congress. Released last April 13, 2013, HTC One M7 is still a very popular smartphone a year later, and consumers can now pick up the original.

If you have long wanted to own this phone, now is your chance because Best Buy is offering a very tempting deal. You can own an HTC One M7 by paying only $1 for a 2-year contract via AT&T, Verizon or Sprint. The Best Buy price being offered is good for any color of the HTC One M7 (silver, black, blue and red). The blue phone can only be bought at Best Buy.

The HTC One M7's excellent design is one of the factors why it was chosen as the Best Smartphone in 2013. The screen is widened to the chassis borders giving a broader display. It is slimmer than its precursor and fits in the pocket well. The HTC One M7 has sleek design features, an example of which are the "machined-holes" where the audio emits from the two front-facing speakers. The back of the HTC One M7 has a smooth and polished texture.

Here are the specifications of the HTC One M7:

  • Android OS
  • 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 CPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB internal memory
  • 137.4x68.2x9.3 mm dimension
  • Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
  • Display size of 4.7 inches with 1080x1920 pixel resolution
  • 4 ultrapixel primary camera and 2.1 mp secondary camera
  • 2300mAh battery with 19 hours usage time

The cons of HTC One M7:

  • Battery life is short and it is not possible to detach and change
  • Memory card support is absent

Opting to purchase the HTC One M7 over the other smartphones in the market is a wise idea because it offers a good balance of features and price.