HTC One M8 32GB

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Key Specs

Android v4.4.2 (Kitkat)

Performance

(Avg)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
  • Quad Core, 2.3 GHz
  • 2 GB RAM

Display

(Excellent)
  • 5.0 inches (12.7 cm); S-LCD 3
  • 1080x1920 px (FULL HD)
  • Gorilla Glass 3 Protection

Rear Camera

(Good)
  • Single Camera Setup
    • 4 UP Primary Camera
  • Dual-color LED Flash
  • Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera

(Good)
  • 5 MP
  • Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery

(Very Good)
  • 2600 mAh

General

  • SIM1: Nano
  • 5G Not Supported
  • 16 GB / 32 GB Storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
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HTC One M8 32GB Expert Review Summary

Deepak Dhingra
by  Deepak Dhingra , 29 May 2014
Editor-in-Chief with 25+ years in tech, reviewed 1000+ gadgets.

Verdict

Half a lakh isn’t a small amount of money, and when you’re thinking of spending that much on a smartphone, you’d obviously be looking at acquiring something that scores on all counts – looks, build quality, display, features, camera, performance and battery life. The HTC One M8 scores on almost all counts, with the possible exception of the camera. As we mentioned, the camera only pales in comparison to very few others, but is still quite capable, and some of the extra editing modes available are quite unmatched. The M8 is a tad low on features otherwise, again speaking relatively, si... Read Full Verdict

Half a lakh isn’t a small amount of money, and when you’re thinking of spending that much on a smartphone, you’d obviously be looking at acquiring something that scores on all counts – looks, build quality, display, features, camera, performance and battery life. The HTC One M8 scores on almost all counts, with the possible exception of the camera. As we mentioned, the camera only pales in comparison to very few others, but is still quite capable, and some of the extra editing modes available are quite unmatched. The M8 is a tad low on features otherwise, again speaking relatively, since it isn’t waterproof and doesn`t include some of that fancy stuff like a biometric scanner. Barring these tiny gripes, the HTC One M8 is an excellent device, especially standing out due to its unmatched looks and overall speedy performance, aided by long battery life.Its asking price can net you any of the flagships out there though, and apart from the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Sony Xperia Z2, devices based on other platforms such as the Nokia Lumia 1520 and the Apple iPhone 5s are either cheaper or well within reach, give or take a few. The choice of platform is still a very personal one, and in the M8’s case, even choosing it between its closest two Android-based rivals isn’t an easy choice to make. The S5 is a worthy all-rounder, and is now available for much lower, while the Z2 turns in a great set of features matched with a zippy performance and battery life too... not to mention it comes with a free Sony SmartBand that tracks activity. We can’t possibly make this choice for you, but for our money, the HTC One M8 is an excellent blend of form and function, and the same can’t be said for most others. The Yum8, as we call it, comes highly recommended. 

Sexy as hell, slippery as an eel +

We reserve the word ‘sexy’ to describe only the most drool-inducing devices, and if you haven’t laid your eyes on the HTC One (M8) as yet, you’ll just have to trust us when we say it looks absolutely scrumptious. So much so that we have our own internal nickname for it – the Yum8. Get it? Good!

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The display is a treat for the eyes too +

Unlike its rivals, the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Sony Xperia Z2 that are creeping into phablet territory with their displays sized marginally larger than 5-inches, HTC’s chosen to stick with this size on the M8. Its 5-inch display is still larger than its predecessor, which sported a 4.7-inch screen.

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Ultrapixels live it up in dim lighting, but lose out on resolution +

With its last year’s One, HTC attempted to turn conventional smartphone photography tech on its head by incorporating what it calls ‘UltraPixels’. This tech defies the megapixel wars and instead of more pixels, focusses on larger pixel size instead… theorising that larger pixels can capture more light. The One sported a larger sensor with a pixel size that's almost double the size of pixels in conventional smartphone camera, along with a 28mm f/2.0 lens. Technically however, it’s still 4-megapixels, and the One M8 also sports the same sensor, dashing hopes that it’ll come with an upgraded megapixel count this time. HTC does say that it has boosted and improved the sensor for better performance on the M8, though it has dropped the optical image stabilisation available in the predecessor. 

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Fun special effects as conversation starters +

The depth sensor on the M8 enables some very cool post-shooting effects, so if you’ve shot a few images using its camera, you can just head into the gallery and choose any image you'd like to edit.

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A lot of Sense in Android KitKat +

Yes, there’s KitKat. Yes, HTC’s Sense UI is there too. The brand’s proprietary interface has now moved up to version 6, but visually, you won’t find too many differences when compared to the previous iteration. The move to onscreen navigation keys is quite welcome, specially since the earlier HTC One toted an unconventional two-button setup.

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Sprints like Usain Bolt, but not towards the power socket +

A flagship can’t be called that if it doesn’t sport top-notch specs, and the M8 is a true flagship in that respect. 

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Specs at a glance +

Photos and video by Pratik Vyas

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HTC One M8 32GB Specifications

General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

General

Operating System Android v4.4.2 (Kitkat)
Custom UI HTC Sense

Performance

(Avg)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB
Processor Quad core, 2.3 GHz, Krait 400
Graphics (GPU) Adreno 330
RAM 2 GB
Benchmark Screenshots

Display

(Excellent)
Display Type S-LCD 3
Screen Size 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Resolution 1080x1920 px (FULL HD)
Pixel Density 441 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 66.53 %
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v3
UI Screenshots

Design

Height 146.4 mm
Width 70.6 mm
Thickness 9.4 mm
Weight 160 grams
Build Material Frame: Aluminium
Back: Aluminium
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Rear Camera

(Good)
Resolution
CameraMPApertureFocal Length
Primary4 UPf/2.028 mm
Autofocus Yes
Flash Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Image Resolution 2592 x 1944 Pixels
Shooting Modes High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features Digital Zoom
Face detection
Simultaneous HD video and image recording
Smile detection
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
1280x720 @ 60 fps
Video Recording Features Video HDR
Stereo recording

Front Camera

(Good)
Resolution
CameraMP
Primary5 MP
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

(Very Good)
Capacity 2600 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer
TalkTime Up to 20 Hours(3G) / Up to 14 Hours(2G)

Storage

Internal Storage 16 GB / 32 GB
Expandable Storage Yes, Up to 128 GB

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Single SIM
SIM Type SIM1: Nano
Network Support 5G Not Supported, 4G
SIM 1 4G Speed
Expand
Bands Features
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 800(band 20)
4G Speed50 Mbit/s ↑ 150 Mbit/s ↓ (LTE category 4)
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Yes

Multimedia

Audio Jack 3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor No
Infrared Sensor Yes
Other Sensors Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope

HTC One M8 32GB User Reviews

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Based on 766 ratings

HTC One M8 32GB Key Highlights

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB
RAM & Storage 2 GB RAM + 16 GB
2 GB RAM + 32 GB
Display 5.0", 1080 x 1920 Resolution
Rear Camera 4 UP
Front Camera 5 MP
Battery 2600 mAh
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