The HTC One global release date is marked by critical acclaim, with many infatuated experts easily labelling the handset as probably the best Android smartphone to debut this year.

Packed with the One are top-notch components that make it a muscle-car mobile phone and to go with that brute is a compelling sex appeal, accentuated by its metallic unibody frame, melded with the sturdy glass screen, that gives the handset a robust integrity.

The new HTC flagship has all the attributes of a money-maker, which should easily convince buyers to plunk down good money to own the phone. But before taking the plunge, it is wise first to think over the facts below that essentially define whether the HTC One is a good or bad buy.

The HTC One could become an Android laggard

HTC has opted for Jelly Bean 4.1 to run the whole HTC One show, which cooperation, of course, from the heavily streamlined Sense 5. The choice is generally non-issue for the average user but for the power Android crowd, which understandably is attracted to the attention-grabbing handset, this poses a major problem.

Considering the notoriously fragmented upgrade process of Android, it would be everyone's guess when HTC One will climb up the Google platform ladder - taking in Jelly Bean 4.3 and Key Lime Pie once they become ready or let alone embrace Android 4.2.

No memory expansion slot for HTC One - a major restriction issue

It was good that HTC engineers saw it fit to provide the One with built-in 32GB or 64GB storage options. The move speaks of generosity, of course, but the designers woefully overlooked one major concern - a microSD slot.

True, 32GB and 64GB are more than sufficient for some but as time goes by files build up on a device, especially for the HTC One that prides itself as a premium camera and media player. Soon enough, more rooms will be required and sadly no provisions are provided to HTC One owners. More sadly, this issue will only be resolved once HTC unleashes the second coming of the One.

A new colour variant, a Red HTC One, set to be released?

HTC released the One in two colour options - Silver White and Deep Black. Indeed, the shiny casings are attractive enough but buyers who might prefer an alternative, say a Flaming Red HTC One, may want to hold off their but for a little more while.

The red HTC One is reportedly spotted in the United Kingdom and while its maker is mum on the possibility, blog reports are sold to the idea that a third colour option is likely on the way. So, despite the concerns mentioned above and you still want to become part of the One circle, might as well pick red and wait for the blaze to spread, which should be soon enough.