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HTC Desire Eye vs HTC One M8

2.91 in
5.97 in
HTC Desire Eye Mobile Phone
HTC Desire Eye
2.78 in
5.76 in
HTC One M8 Mobile Phone
HTC One M8
Available colors
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3.9 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
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2 stars
16 %
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4.2 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
72 %
4 stars
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40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
32 %
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38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
26 %
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Hardware

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Operating systemAndroid 4.4Android 6.0
CPU clock speed2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
CPU coresQuad-coreQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory2 GB2 GB

Display

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Screen size5.2 in5.0 in
Touchscreenyesyes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS TFTIPS TFT
Pixel density424.0 ppi441.0 ppi
Dual screen supportnoyes
Scratch resistant displayyesyes
HDRnono
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx4.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f2.0 f
Video recordingyesyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
Autofocusyesyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Panoramayesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Primary resolution13.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

Storage

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Internal storage16 GB
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage128GB128GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDXC

Design

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • White
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • White
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Black
MaterialPlasticAluminum
Water resistantyesno
Shock resistantnono

Dimensions

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Height5.97 in5.76 in
Width2.91 in2.78 in
Depth0.33 in0.37 in
Weight5.43 oz5.64 oz

Sensors

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Digital compassyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes
Gyroscopeyesyes

Other features

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
FM radioyesyes
Built-in stereo speakersyesyes

Connectivity

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Dual sim supportno
  • no
  • yes
Sim card sizeNano-SIMNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCyesyes
Charging connectionUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version2.02.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)noyes
Video outputNoMHL

Cellular

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+HSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASSS-GPS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyesyes
4G LTEyesyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyes
Streaming standardsMirrorLink
  • Miracast
  • MirrorLink

Battery

HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire Eye
HTC One M8HTC One M8
Replaceable batterynono
Battery typeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Battery capacity2400.0 mAh2600.0 mAh
Standby time538.0 h496.0 h
Talk time20.0 h20.0 h
Fast chargingyesyes
Fast charging standardQualcomm Quick Charge 2.0Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Wireless charging nono

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          HTC Desire Eye vs HTC One M8 - User Opinions

          • clifton_casper
            over 1 year ago
            Desire Eye is plastic, waterproof, slimmer and lighter The Desire Eye has a flatter design, with the One (M8) having a back that's curved. You'll also be able to dance with the HTC Desire Eye in the rain or have it accompany you in the bath as it carries a waterproof rating of IPX7.Oct 8, 2014
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