Name: Windows Phone 8X
Brand: HTC
SKU: 28298
Rating: 4.0 (7 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.8 / 5

best
fastest
smoothest

state of Windows Phone s app ecosystem remains dire
s chronic inability to spur a third-party app ecosystem
it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm

Primary sensor resolution: 8 Mpx
Screen size: 4.3 in
Resolution: 1280, 720 px
Technology: Super LCD 2
Pixel density: 342 ppi
Battery capacity: 1800 mAh
Cpu cores: Dual-core
Primary resolution: 2.1 Mpx

HTC Windows Phone 8X - Pros & Cons

best
fastest
smoothest
and quickest Windows Phone
lighter
thinner
and just flat out better looking
looking and functioning beautifully
Everything is now crisper and more detailed
seamless way Microsoft has built it into its services
Colors are incredibly
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
The camera is good enough
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
faster
smoother
easier
elegant
sleek
and powerful
Windows offers phone users a truly easy to use smartphone experience
extremely smooth
fluid
and efficient
elegant and stylish
strong
durable
and smooth and curves
Boot times are quick
memory management is awesome
Battery life has always been a strong suite for Windows Phone
faster
better
HD
and more personal
easiest
most instinctive and visually entertaining mobile operating systems to
Voice equally was excellent with no complaints from those on the other end
Best colors and excellent sharpness
design and build quality
touch responsiveness is on par with other Windows Phones
battery is ok and the looks are beautiful
it is an awesome phone and is well deserved
slender
light weight design feels comfortable in the hand and well suited for pocket carry
light sleek design is much more comfortable and easier to get out my pocket
the 8X is designed well
Colors are vibrant with just the right amount of contrast
best balance of Windows Phone power and usable size
Excellent balance of size and power
It combines angular lines with curves in unique and delightful ways
feels extremely comfortable in hand and features great proportions
display's colors are crisp and bright
8X performed better in dimly lit spaces
Smart users should be just fine with the 8X
It performed well against the iPhone 5 camera

state of Windows Phone s app ecosystem remains dire
s chronic inability to spur a third-party app ecosystem
it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm
Feel terrible for players who lived in those worlds
Not being able to apply Gmail stars is also frustrating
No public transportation directions in Maps
Phone gets noticeably warm with prolonged use
Red blinking low-battery light is annoying
Low-light photos only looked OK
Nokia Maps on Lumia phones will include a public transportation feature
Does the 8X have what it takes to carry the Windows Phone 8 torch
occasional motion-blur here
8-inch HD Super AMOLED display
this is only just the beginning of Windows Phone
the 8X does not have the 30 shots per second burst mode
some of the best are missing or are a little out of date
HTC has thrown the kitchen sink at the task
overly sensitive
little lag at times when using the front facing camera
little paint chipping myself on the power button
color can clearly be seen in the Video
No random resets or battery drain for us
More Photos are a bit washed out
Lacks high-quality free navigation apps
just too much junk in my trunk
more jittery and have poorer focus
no way to add more -- while Windows Phone 8 supports microSD
Windows Phone 7 apps that might not work properly in Windows Phone 8
controls are super thin and almost flush with the body
low-light video performance is rather disappointing
8GB or 16GB of storage and no expansion slots
offer voice-guided turn-by-turn GPS navigation
the functionality is not being promoted or easy to use
you cannot download whole albums at once
still lacks some modern options
camera seems to make things too bright
grainy
or washed out
The external speaker on the 8X is weak
HTC loses out big time
It struggled with mixed temperatures in an image
HTC apps are a bland assortment
There is no expandable memory slot either
auto-focus struggled with subjects at about a half-metre from the lens

HTC Windows Phone 8X - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	4.3 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	1800 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	342 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

HTC - Video Reviews (9)

HTC Windows Phone 8X - Full Specifications

Operating system	Windows Phone 8
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz
CPU cores	Dual-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 225
RAM memory	1 GB

Primary sensor resolution	8.0 Mpx
Focus adjustment	Automatic
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Autofocus	yes
Burst Mode	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
HDR Capture	yes
LED Flash	yes
Panorama	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	16 GB
Types of memory card supported	No memory slot

Height	5.2 in
Width	2.6 in
Depth	0.39 in
Weight	4.59 oz

Sim card size	Micro-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	2.1 EDR
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB

Battery type	Lithium Polymer
Battery capacity	1800.0 mAh
Standby time	300.0 h
Talk time	12.0 h

Screen size	4.3 in
Resolution	1280 x 720 px
Technology	Super LCD 2
Pixel density	342.0 ppi
Screen material	Corning Gorilla Glass 2.0
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	2.1 Mpx

Colour of product	Graphite black

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GPS A-GPS GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	1800 MHz 1900 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz
UMTS frequences	850 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
CDMA frequences	800 MHz 1900 MHz
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	700 MHz 850 MHz 1700 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes

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HTC Windows Phone 8X HTC - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.8

Based on 11 reviews

HTC Windows Phone 8X HTC Windows Phone 8X (AT&T) Review

PCMAG

Published: 06.11.2012

HTC Windows Phone 8X (AT&T) Review

3.5

The HTC 8X is a powerful Windows Phone in a slim, pocket-friendly form factor.

Digital Trends

Published: 01.11.2012

HTC Windows Phone 8X Review | Digital Trends

The HTC Windows Phone 8X might just be the first good reason to own a Windows Phone in some time. How does it stack up? Read on.

HTC Windows Phone 8X Review: HTC Windows Phone 8X

WIRED

Published: 29.10.2012

Review: HTC Windows Phone 8X

4.0

Even though it's burdened by an unnecessarily silly name, the HTC Windows Phone 8X makes Microsoft's brand new operating system look spectacular.

HTC Windows Phone 8X HTC Windows Phone 8X – review

the Guardian

Published: 13.12.2012

HTC Windows Phone 8X – review

This is packed with much of the firm's best technology and is a worthy Windows Phone torchbearer. By Juliette Garside

HTC Windows Phone 8X HTC Windows Phone 8X

CNET

Published: 03.01.2013

HTC Windows Phone 8X

HTC's Windows Phone 8X needed that "one more thing" to justify its place among the premium phones, but fails to deliver. It's a good phone, just not a great one.

The Verge

Published: 29.10.2012

HTC Windows Phone 8X review

3.9

The signature Windows Phone 8 handset has arrived

HTC Windows Phone 8X HTC 8X review: Windows Phone 8's compact flagship

Engadget

Published: 29.10.2012

HTC 8X review: Windows Phone 8's compact flagship

4.0

More Info Windows Phone 8X by HTC: 4.3-inch 720p display, LTE, dual-core S4, available this November Windows Phone 8X by HTC hands-on: Microsoft's modern mobile OS personified in polycarbonate Windows Phone 8 review It feels like forever since Microsoft announced Windows Phone 8 back in June, but the mobile OS is finally here and with it comes the inaugural volley of compatible handsets.