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HTC One M8

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.2 out of 5
13 user ratings
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4 stars
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Pros

  • have all been solid improvements
  • looks and feels good
  • accessible and attractive package

Cons

  • sluggish and the camera a disappointment
  • It is a bit bigger than last year's phone
  • is no rear case rattling caused by listening at top volume

Key specs

  • 4 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 441 ppi
  • 2600 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 5 Mpx

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HTC One M8 - Variants

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  • Dual sim support
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  • Internal storage
    • 32 GB
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One M8 32GB
Dual sim support:
  • no
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
One M8 Dual SIM 16GB
Dual sim support:
  • yes
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
One M8 16GB
Dual sim support:
  • no
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB

HTC One M8 - Pros & Cons

HTC One M8

Pros

  • have all been solid improvements
  • looks and feels good
  • accessible and attractive package
  • sturdy and comfortable to grip
  • Elegant style
  • raw power
  • and sophisticated features
  • a refined and beautiful software and speedy performance
  • M8 also feels superbly solid
  • strong
  • and well-constructed

Cons

  • sluggish and the camera a disappointment
  • It is a bit bigger than last year's phone
  • is no rear case rattling caused by listening at top volume
  • little plastic strips that sit across the top and bottom
  • despite the phone being a little heavier than its rival
  • gimmicky camera that doesn t come close to its competitors
  • light only glows yellow-green and red
  • the camera and its ever-so-slightly muddy shots
  • M8's battery is a tad larger in capacity compared
  • screen in portrait orientation was dim to the point of being unreadable
  • bezel is not polished to the same eye-catching sheen

HTC One M8 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2600 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
441 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.3 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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HTC One M8 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed2.3 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/3"
Primary sensor resolution4.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Slow-Moyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height5.76 in
Width2.78 in
Depth0.37 in
Weight5.64 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
Built-in stereo speakersyes
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemS-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standards
  • Miracast
  • MirrorLink
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density441.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • White
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Black
MaterialAluminum
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim support
  • no
  • yes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity2600.0 mAh
Standby time496.0 h
Talk time20.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standardQualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Wireless charging no

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HTC One M8 HTC - Editorial Reviews (26)

4.2
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HTC One M8 HTC One M8 review
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Eurogamer.net
Published: 11.05.2014
HTC One M8 review

HTC's recent troubles have been well documented of late and there was talk of the HTC One being the Taiwanese firm's la…

HTC One M8 HTC One M8 Review
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TechSpot
Published: 09.04.2014
HTC One M8 Review
4.5

The all new HTC One, or HTC One M8, is the evolution of last year's model featuring a larger 5-inch display, a new Duo Camera array that...

HTC One M8 HTC One M8
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 25.03.2014
HTC One M8
4.5

HTC One M8 review: The HTC One successor is bigger and faster, but keeps the elements we loved about the original phone.

HTC One M8 HTC One M8 review: Not worth it in 2018
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Expert Reviews
Published: 02.06.2014
HTC One M8 review: Not worth it in 2018
5.0

Aside from the dual camera it's largely a by-the-numbers update, but the design alone is still enough to turn heads

HTC One M8 The HTC One (M8) Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 26.03.2014
The HTC One (M8) Review
HTC One M8 HTC One M8 Camera Review
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DPReview
Published: 27.05.2014
HTC One M8 Camera Review
3.6

The HTC One M8 comes with an unrivaled imaging feature set but can it deliver in the image quality department?

HTC One M8 HTC One M8 Review
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businessinsider.my
Published: 28.03.2014
HTC One M8 Review

A review of the new HTC One.

HTC One M8 HTC One (M8) Review: The New Best Android Smartphone
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TechCrunch
Published: 31.03.2014
HTC One (M8) Review: The New Best Android Smartphone

There’s a new contender for Android top dog on the market, and it’s the HTC One (M8), the latest from the Taiwanese firm. This metal-clad unibody slab inherits the good looks of its predecessor, last year’s HTC One (retroactively referred to as the M7), but refines the look and ad…

HTC One M8 HTC One (M8) review: The year's best Android phone (so far)
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Greenbot
Published: 01.04.2014
HTC One (M8) review: The year's best Android phone (so far)

HTC took last year's HTC One and made it even better. The real challenge still lies ahead: getting consumers to buy it.

HTC One M8 The new HTC One review
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The Verge
Published: 25.03.2014
The new HTC One review
4.3

The best or nothing

HTC One M8 HTC One (M8) review | Stuff
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HTC One (M8) review | Stuff

2014's first flagship phone has landed, and it's an absolute corker

HTC One M8 Review: HTC One (M8)
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New Atlas
Published: 31.03.2014
Review: HTC One (M8)

There are a lot of great smartphones out there. But what if you're looking for one that was forged out of premium materials, with a focus on high-end design? Well, most people would point you to the nearest iPhone and move on their merry way. But I'm not sure if Apple's phone is the best example of…

HTC One M8 HTC One M8
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 15.02.2018
HTC One M8

HTC One M8 (Mobile Phone): 3.6 out of 5 stars from 22 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

HTC One M8 HTC One M8 Review - Smartphones - Laptop Mag
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LaptopMag
Published: 25.03.2014
HTC One M8 Review - Smartphones - Laptop Mag
4.5

The HTC One M8's gorgeous design, excellent battery life and powerful performance make it the best Android phone yet.

HTC One M8 HTC One (M8) Review: The Rolex of smartphones - TalkAndroid.com
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HTC One (M8) Review: The Rolex of smartphones - TalkAndroid.com

Last year, the HTC One (M7) received a ton of praise from just about every media outlet including yours truly. It was simply the best phone on the planet at

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