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HTC One (M8) / HTC One (M8 Eye)

6298 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6298 reviews of HTC One (M8) / HTC One (M8 Eye). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the camera and size are on the whole positive. The design and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are negative about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC One (M8) / HTC One (M8 Eye) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC One (M8) / HTC One (M8 Eye)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 326 user reviews of HTC One (M8) / HTC One (M8 Eye) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and screen. The usability and design also get good comments, but some have doubts about the connectivity and reliability.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC One (M8) / HTC One (M8 Eye)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2540 user reviews of HTC One (M8) / HTC One (M8 Eye) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the camera and portability. The design and usability are also appreciated. There are some critical views about the connectivity, while there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for HTC One (M8) / HTC One (M8 Eye)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of HTC One (M8) / HTC One (M8 Eye) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the camera and design. The usability and performance also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the screen and reliability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

HTC One (M8) for Windows review: Tinker, Tailor

What if you could pick a phone and then choose its operating system? What if you could get a popular flagship such as the HTC One (M8) and replace the Android OS with Windows Phone? Wonder no more - meet the HTC One (M8) for Windows - the only...

Metal unibody with brushed finish ; 5" 1080p capacitive touchscreen with 441pi pixel density; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 ; Windows Phone 8.1 OS ; 2.3GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU; 2GB of RAM; Adreno 330 GPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset ; Dual 4MP AF...

4MP camera can't match higher-resolution rivals ; No 4K video recording or OIS (on a flagship device) ; Non user-replaceable battery ; USB On-the-go or USB Host

HTC One (M8) has proven to be as capable as its Android counterpart and that's no surprise. But it's time to address the million dollar question now. The big elephant in the room we have been avoiding throughout this entire review. Is it possible to...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Brad Molen (engadget.com)

HTC One (M8) for Windows review: Same muscle, different soul

Since Windows Phone's humble beginnings, Microsoft has been the underdog in the wireless industry. Four years later, nothing's changed -- except, perhaps

Beautiful aluminum design ; Above-average performance ; Good battery life ; Global LTE roaming ; Latest version of Windows Phone

Missing some features unique to the Android M8 ; Mediocre camera compared to competing devices ; Only one color option ; Difficult to quickly access the camera

The One M8 for Windows is worth considering if you're looking for a beautifully designed Windows Phone with fast performance.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z2: Unsafe mode

There haven't really been sparks flying between Sony and HTC. It doesn't look like a rivalry capable of producing the kind of ripples one would expect of a clash involving Samsung and Apple, or LG and Samsung. Yet, HTC and Sony have been contributing...

Looking back at what just happened, it did feel more like a gentleman's duel than a brutal cage fight. Great-looking and well-behaved. Too well-behaved perhaps for an exciting and engaging matchup? We don't know about that but these two are definitely...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Matt Safford (digitaltrends.com)

HTC One M8 Harman Kardon Edition review

Sprint's Harman Kardon-branded HTC One M8 stands out, thanks to a two-tone paint job and a nice set of bundled earbuds. But iffy audio tweaks and lots of app clutter make it a let-down.

The HTC One Harman/Kardon Edition isn’t a bad phone. In fact, it’s far from that, thanks largely to the mostly great design and hardware that it borrows from the standard version of the One M8. And whether or not you put much serious stock in the audio...

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Brad Molen (engadget.com)

The new HTC One review: a great phone, even if no longer a game-changer

The HTC One was one of our favorite smartphones of 2013. It featured a gorgeous industrial design, a fantastic display, great camera and top-of-the-line

Beautiful all-metal design with brushed-metal finish ; Duo Camera delivers great imagery ; Top of the line performance ; Long battery life ; Motion Launch is a nice touch

The phone has a slippery feel that makes it difficult to grip ; No enhancements to the display or HTC's UltraPixel technology

The new One looks sharp, performs well, has solid battery life and improves on its predecessor in most categories. It's still at the top of our list, but its slick finish makes it uncomfortable to hold. What's more, we'd like to see some more...

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

HTC One (M8) review: One and only

To say there are great expectations of the freshly announced HTC One (M8) would be a massive understatement. This is, after all, one of the flagships to shape the entire season. But a predecessor that failed to turn warm reception into good sales is...

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support; 42Mbps HSPA+; LTE connectivity ; 5" 1080p capacitive touchscreen with 441pi pixel density; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 ; 2.3GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU; 2GB of RAM; Adreno 330 GPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset ; Android...

4MP camera can't match higher-resolution rivals ; No 4K video recording or OIS ; Non user-replaceable battery

Superb to look at and hold and extremely capable, the HTC One (M8) is a proper flagship smartphone. The development team behind it deserves praise for improving the strengths of the first generation while also addressing some of its biggest shortcomings.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

HTC One (M8) for Windows (AT&T)

The HTC One (M8) for Windows marries high-end design with modern specs for Microsoft's underdog mobile ecosystem.

Gorgeous build. Top-notch front-facing camera. Cool depth-of-field tricks on main camera. Very loud speakerphone.

Main camera fails to impress overall. Disappointing battery life.

Conclusions When the M8 for Windows originally debuted on Verizon, I was hopeful that it would be the first of many Android-to-Windows conversions. Despite Microsoft's free licensing policy, though, that hope has failed to come to fruition. And with...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Mark Hachman (pcworld.com)

HTC One (M8) for Windows review: a novel new take on Windows Phone

HTC took its flagship Android phone, and swapped in Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1. The result is an entirely new flagship that's even more appealing for its novelty factor.

A third-party flagship device breathes new life into Windows Phone ; Solid, professional construction ; Creative elements -- camera, creative apps, speakers -- set it apart

App gap" pronounced when compared against Android ; Low-resolution camera may turn off some ; Shorter battery life than Android version

HTC's latest Windows Phone is thoughtful, inspiring, and well-constructed. Unfortunately, some hardware and software limitations hold it back.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

HTC One M8 for Windows review

The classic Oreo cookie is a wonderful thing. (By classic, I mean the Double Stuf, let's be real here.) It's the right combination of crunchy and soft, sweet and, well, more sweet. It's the best...

Great design ; Great display ; Solid battery life

Performance not as good as Android version ; So-so camera ; Limited availability ; Missing some of Android's best features and apps

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com)

HTC One M8 for Windows Phone review

Editors' note: Due to their similarities, sections of this review have been taken from our review of the original HTC One M8 and HTC One M8 Harman Kardon Edition .

Verizon's HTC One M8 brings premium style to the Windows Phone franchise, has a brilliant 1080p display and excellent audio speakers, and it's powered by a robust quad-core processor.

The Windows Phone OS has a smaller app market, the handset's battery is nonremovable, and like the Android M8s before it, photos aren't as sharp as those from its competitors.

While its camera isn't best-in-class and Windows Phone's underwhelming app selection still stings, the elegant and sophisticated HTC One M8 is an enticing alternative to Nokia models.

Aug, 2014

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