HTC has just announced the HTC One (M8) for Windows. A new device with the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1. Here are the full specs for the latest Windows Phone to hit the market.
General
- Size: 146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm
- Weight: 160 grams
- Display: 5.0 inch, Full HD 1080p
CPU Speed
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 2.3 GHz quad-core CPU
Platform
- Windows Phone 8.1.1 with Cortana
- HTC BlinkFeed
Memory
- 2GB of RAM
- 32 GB of onboard storage
- Expansion card slot support for microSD cars up to 128 GB
Network
LTE
- 700 MHz / AWS (B13 / B4)
CDMA:
- 1x/DO 800/1900 MHz
- Quad UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ (850/900/1900/2100)
- Quad GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900)
SIM
- Nano SIM
Sensors
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
- Gyro sensor
- Barometer sensor
Connectivity
- 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
- NFC
- Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX enabled
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz)
- DLNA for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer
- Micro-USB 2.0
- Microsoft Project My Screen
- Miracast
- Support consumer infrared remote control
Sound
- HTC BoomSound
- Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
Camera
Duo Camera
- Primary camera: HTC UltraPixel camera, BSI sensor, pixel size 0.2 µm, sensor size 1/3", f/2.0, 28 mm lens
- HTC ImageChip 2
- 1080p Full HD video recording with HDR video
- Secondary camera: Capture depth information
Front camera
- 5 MP, f/2.0, BSI sensor, wide angle lens, with HDR capability, 1080p Full HD video recording
- Gallery with UFocus, Dimension Plus, Foregrounder
Multimedia
Audio support formats:
- Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma
- Recording: .acc
Video supported formats:
- Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv, .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3), h.263, h.264
- Recording: .mp4
Location
- Internal GPS antenna + GLONASS
- Digitalis compass
Battery
- Capacity: 2600 mAh
- Embedded rechargeable Li-polymer battery
- Talk time: Up to 24 hours
- Standby time: Up to 387 hours
AC Adapter
- Voltage range/frequency: 100~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- DC output: 5 V and 1.5 A
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This beast avle to play avi video format
Them specs
Superb specifications
Barometer sensor interesting! :)
Needs Qi!
did not notice any physical capacitive buttons. Does it have onscreen navigation buttons?
Yes it is, w/out shutter camera button as well
Great. but HTC lost me with the 8X support (or lack there-of) and my inability to text message consistently. My contract is up in a few months and I am almost surely going to get something different than this (and leave Verizon)... What we got coming on ATT?
I have the 1520 and am kinda jealous of the hardware. I don't understand if Nokia has been in the game so long why no Infared or barometer. But would be worried about battery. I should Win one that way I can compare.
Is QuickCharge 2.0 supported?
To me this is important, because Qi charging on this phone is impossible.
Congratulation htc!! :)
Great phone.
Is there any difference from the rumours?
The sd card slot is great. But low end camera, no xlte, LTE voice, or qi charging kinda makes this not very spectacular. Seems like the icon is still the go to verizon wp.
Barring the camera, I'm very impressed. Great Hardware. And with the processor and RAM, WP will run super smooth
That. Is. Sexy!!! I want one.....BAD
http://360.here.com/2012/11/13/ios-android-firefox-os-here-is-available-everywhere/
I'm sorry HTC, but after having QI wireless charging, is impossible for me to move to a device without it built in
The only phone I will upgrade to is the M8 but after spending 1.5 years away from Windows Phone with an HTC One M7 I'm now pondering a return to WP or stay on Android. To the the M8 it will be either way.
Hope....it will be launched in India also....otherwise i m happy with my Lumia 920.
Nothing to be excited about. The camera wasn't a revelation on the Android model, and nothing about the SensorCore off the 635. So what we have is a phone released about four months too late on the CPU front, leaving the microSD as the only selling point, IMO.
Honestly, what would this have over a "mid-range" 830, beyond metal, which is preferential?
It looks great :). Can't wait to try it myself :)
This is a proper flagship. Has everything bar an insane camera. Happily settle for a good camera and an SD card. Microsoftnokia: Take note and better all this. If you can!
Easy. A Lumia 1030 with quad-core chip, the current PureView 41mp camera and some speakers... But, will they do it?
I know! Thing is, flagship wp phones don't sell. All indications are that the low or mid sell, comparatively well, so I understand why msft wouldn't make a barn stormer - I just wish they would. And note: SD CARD support!!! No excuses in leaving this out now. Really, if they'd put that into the 930 - would've rendered the htc practically obsolete.
Well, I still think they need to make a halo device because, like any top model (cars, boats, bicycles...) there needs to be something to aspire to. Something that says, Windows Phone can offer a phone better than any others AND you can get a windows phone with the same essential capabilities in your price range. The 1020 is/was that phone via its camera and all those photo capabilities on top of the OS's general awesomeness (especially with 8.1.1). So, MS still need to come with something because, while the 930 is great, a 1030 would be inspiring - and drive 930 and other lower model sales.
Agree with you whole heartedly. Hope msft does this. Something that screams to of the line awesome!
What about maps?? I think nokia will not give its here maps.
I believe that the Here suite of apps is available platform-wide...and on Android and iOS.
It's available WP-wide but they have yet to release it for Android or iOS. At least on Android there is no Here maps yet.
Wondering that too. I feel like it won't have them. That if they did have them, they would make sure to mention it at some point but I've heard nothing.
Digitalis compass - must cure gout too!
Put phone on "extremity" and rub vigorously!
The article says "microSD cars" :D
Like MicroMachines!
Maybe the discussion going on between Microsoft and Samsung over the latter's non payment of patent royalties will result in Samsung coming out with the S5 (or Note 4) version with WP8.1 LOL!
How will it have BlinkFeed?
How does it have Blinkfeed exactly?
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No Qi Charging and so-so camera... no thanks. Sticking with Lumia.
DAMN
Want in Nokia Lumia...high specifications..like this.
Looks real good, except for the ultrapixel camera...
Battery is too low man!
WAV support - does this mean the phone will actually play voicemail attachments?
That might be pretty big for business users.
The best WP specs!
If this thing had a camera even as capable as the 92x series I would buy it right now. :S
Actually, correction: at least that camera, Qi charging, shutter button, hardware keys in the "logo" space versus on screen ones. That would be amazeballs.
Nice, but no replacement for my 1520
Now finally someone is showing Microsoft how to build phones.
I'll take my 1520 any day, on camera, design and materials...
HTC the only gorgeous WP to date.
Hope every OEM follows this so that at least Windows phone doesn't stays back in hardware department
GPU?????
Big fail not mentioning that spec, but its ok ill look it up on Wikipedia.
Really?
If memory serves me right, uses the same Adreno 330 in the 800 but with a bump of GPU frequency in the 801.
Very powerful windows phone ever..specs are amazing...
Connectivity specs are what gets me. Honestly though, how much of that AC potential bandwidth are you going to use? N is more than enough for me.
AC will allow the phone to stand the test of time better. Generally, AC would be most useful for moving files between devices on the same network.
I think I'll stick with Nokia, I need a decent camera in my phone! Their UltraPixel camera sucks to be honest.
Plus, Lumias still look better than the HTC One I think..
Beautiful just so beautiful
Looks good. Does this camera have OIS? I swear, I don't have one picture in my 928 that is shaky because of that image stablization. I can take not being as good as a Nokia Camera, but not sure I can do without that. I'm very unclear about the quality of this camera, hope we get some comparisons and reviews on just the camera.
They removed it in the Android version of the M8 at least (versus the M7) to add the gimmicky Duo Cam. And then on screen buttons but keep wasted space u der screen with logo...
Thanks. That's disappointing because that Duo Camera does sound gimmicky.
It's not wasted space. The space if used for the display driver because the bottom speaker is where most put the display driver. It's a general misconception. If you don't like that, don't buy it.
The Duo Cam is indeed a little gimmicky but some people may find it great if they use the effect often. I don't care about that but they haven an API (I cna't remember if it's released already) that wil allow devs to make other things with the info it captures.
No Windows Phone camera button, right?
Would like to try this phone. Tired of Lumia's loading loading loading loading resuming resuming resuming for everything.
Same here
Same here
Not feeling that windows phone maybe HTC need to make a better model because it looks the same as HTC M8 but they just slap the windows phone 8.1 software on it. I'm just saying.
Windows Windows Windows and Windows !!!
Solid specs...good on HTC...
Practically identical to the Lumia 1520, and the 1520 has a larger battery. Meh, not impressed.
Not really "practically identical" but alright. Also 1520 is a bigger phone so it is logical it would have a bigger battery.
1520 - 800 Snapdragon quad core 2.2 / 2 GB ram / expandable internal memory via microSD.
HTC - 801 Snapdragon quad core 2.3 / 2 GB ram / expandable inter memory via microSD.
Biggest difference is a minor bump in CPU performance. Not enough to make me buy an HTC again, had one with WP7 and the sound on it was horrible, HTC knew of this issue and refused to do anything about it. I'll never buy their products again after their refusal to address an known issue.
Fair enough. Makes sense why you would feel that way then.
That said, the M8 is considered the best overall Android phone but numerous people/sites. It isn't always just specs but the overall presentation.
You have no incentive to change and that's fine. The One M7 and M8 have the best speakers on the market by a long shot. The sound if terrific.
Another great feature of them is the headphone amplifier. The power and volume output is awesome and can drive any high end headphones out there without any effort. I can't even go above 50% volume on my M7 with the V-MODA Crossfade LP.
The support side of things is of concern given the recent history but if HTC is committed to support the Windows Phone version with the same dedication of the Android counterpart, all is good. They have been releasing updates for the M7 and M8 and a great pace and they already decoupled many of their Android apps to the Play Store and are being updated regularly.
Yeah, if only it could manage to have higher than the best processor currently in phones.
What a ridiculous list of specs and features. Easily the phone of the year..
Blingfeed is extremely excellent on WP
I'm glad HTC is getting back in the WP game. But you can't put update support on a spec sheet. They damaged their reputation with me by giving up on the 8s. But hey, I'm just one customer... Hopefully this phone will still sell well.
Should we available all over the world
Micro SD cars!!
Are those like micro machines??
If I ever move to the States, I'd be all over Verizon. They seem to have overtaken AT&T as the most supportive Windows Phone carrier down there.
For some reason it does not appeal to me. No rational behind it. Nokia just feels like it belongs with WP. Nevertheless I m happy its here. WP can use every bit of support to increase market share.
So it's available now with 8.1? Sounds like it's time for Verizon to release the update on other phones now.
Sucks that it's exclusive to Verizon. Need something to replace this buggy 925.
Nice...
This will def help I'm sure for wp just need to release it asap
The hardware is awesome. The only downside has to be the OS.
Cute post
That username is awesome. The only downside has to be the comment.
Yes, why not windows phone OS allows customization even Google do even for blinkfeed we've to use a app, we can't even have complete access to Launchers
+930
Price?
$99 on contract, $600 off
Verizon only :(
Since there's no camera button, WP should add swipe down from the lockscreen picture to launch the camera like on Windows 8.1; and make Nokia apps available universally; then you have my permission to buy...
Oh, HTC blink feed
Do we also have Zoe ?
Yes, according to the User Guide.
No, at least not yet.
Check this link.. http://www.thewincentral.com/2014/08/19/user-guide-for-htc-one-for-windo...
Engadget (or the Verge, can't remember) said no. Hopefully I am wrong.
They will release an app called Video Highlights which will automatically create a Zoe, according to the leaked user guide.
Good to hear. So I guess I was right to start: No, at least not yet.
Yes
Isn't it wonderful when everyone can be right?
We can't call this a new flagship device for windows phone as it is only available on one carrier in one country. I despair at continuously hearing about devices exclusive to certain carriers, who do not show any support for WP and will not make any meaningful dent into market share in the US. The price is really good and the fact that it is available now (online) or tomorrow (in stores) is something Microsoft badly need to learn about. Glad to see HTC showing some support for the platform but it will end up the same as the 8X.
^^^ This right here is proof that nobody... well most of you have no idea what a "flagship device" actually is. I get what you mean, but that term should be attached to a phones specs (as much as I hate that too) and ability. Not availability.
But like most things in the mobile world, this too is a moving target who's meaning seems to switch and sway from person to person.
Kinda like "ecosystem".
Yeah, with such kind of hardware spec, that's what we are talking about!!
Do the new exclusive HTC apps will be available for the 8x?
How many MP on the primary rear camera?
4MP.
Seriously? 4 MP on the main rear camera? If so, no wonder people are saying the camera leaves a lot to be desired.
It might leave a lot to be desired if all you desired are pixels. To me, the photos produced are pretty good if you're just going to use it for mobile applications, and the low light ability rivals that of nokia, so it's not exactly a bad camera, is it?
The thing I like about the HTC One M8's camera from seeing reviews is the super fast focus. Hopefully this feature makes it to the W8.
Pixels usually matter with overall quality and sharpness. Mobile applications? Does this mean these pictures are only suitable if you don't look too close? I take a ton of pictures, especially of my niece and print the photos all the time, people are amazed they've come from my phone camera, my sister can't get them as good on her iPhone. I made the Xmas postcard using one I took and sent out to the fam. I want to keep this aspect in my phone, sounds like this camera might mean giving that up.
If you print your photos you may want another phone with larger mpx count but make no mistake, the HTC One M8 (and the M7 for that matter) has a very capable camera that produces great pics in all light conditions. The only downside is that you loose resolution and by addition, quality if you tend to crop your photos often. I learned to frame my shots better and I don't need to print them.
The HTC One M7 and M8 camera is not bad by any means. It can compete with every other smartphone out there except on resolution/size.
Your last paragraph explained it better than I could.
Yes, that is exactly what I mean. If you need to use the photos for printing and business applications, that's where pixels become important and the 4mp Ultrapixel will not be enough. But for people who only store photos digitally and have no need for enlarging, cropping or serious editing of their photos, they will be quite happy with the quality of the ultrapixel camera. Although it's less than average for a flagship camera in terms of sharpness and detail, it is definitely not lacking in colour accuracy or overall quality.
By the way, what phone do you use to take photos that you print? Just curious.
Happy to have another flagship in the lineup. Now let's have effective marketing and accsseibilty to the WORLD.
Exclusivity to carriers is hurting WP.
No kidding.
I'd love this phone and being a Nokia fanboy, this was rather hard for me to say!! :P
Amazing phone
Does it come in the different finnishes?
Just one color/finish. I don't blame HTC either. It probably won't sell fantastic (just because of WP not being big yet) so why offer tons of options.
Same options as Android would be nice. Verizon's red version of the M8 looks kickass.
It would be nice but not very practical for HTC. They are getting back into the WP market but keeping it simple. Smart move until signs show they can really move a lot Windows Phones.
Getting back to? They were the first Wp makers and have never left. If anything just slow as hell.
Also makes no sense because they are already making the read body. Would not be hard to offer it for WP.
Actually they might add more colors. The physical shell is the same as the Android version so it would be a matter of flashing the WP OS. Since it's all coming from the same place the possibility of more color options are good.
Hope so, want the champagne gold if it ever comes to UK
Does the m8 have qi?
I don't believe it can being a metal phone.
No. Metal phones don't do Qi.
Looks good, has fantastic specs... but if I remember correctly, I read reviews for HTC 8S and 8X that showed the camera would take photos with a blue tint, as opposed to the more natural colours in a Nokia photo (which is also why I bought a Lumia 820)
The M8 for Windows have motion gestures?
Looks interesting, but I think I will never go back to HTC.
When I had a WP7 (HTC HD7) and 7.8 was released, HTC said they were not going to update the OS for that phone. Recently, I read an article saying that they stated 8.1 (or GDR1, sorry. Can´t remember well) was not coming for another of their phones.
I guess I better stay away from them.
I agree 100%
Yep.
Just came to my mind, when will Lumias support m4a files?
Or do they? My 620 doesn't.
Windows Phone supports .m4a
Whenever I'm putting an m4a file through my laptop, it asks me to convert it to mp3 first. Maybe it's just for high end devices?
Click do not convert, it will still play on your phone.
OMG thank you! :D
Mighty impressive specs for a Windows Phone!
No big surprises. Can't sway me from 930. Maybe HTC should put more emphasis on the WP platform.
Only thing 930 has over the One is camera and Nokia exclusives. 32gb of storage plus SD expansion? Available one day after announcement? BoomSound speakers? Blinkfeed and Dot Case? Come on now. But I understand your point as you just got the 930.
Agree, I have the 920 and thinking for an upgrade... had already decided to go for 930 but this one makes me think again...
Now HTC need to get this in a dual-SIM format and I'm getting it right away!
Snapdragon 801 ;)
ooh those specs look goood, i just hope it is a timed exclusive...
Great phone. I may go for it if I'm looking for an Android device. For WP, I'll stick to Nokia.
I was interested in the M8 but other than the camera holding it back was the fact this won't have a all the Nokia apps.
Has the same issue of the 930, weak battery life
No issue for me with battery life on 930.
You already tested the battery life?
Massive...Maximum....Mighty....what are rest of 5 Ms to make it M8?
Marvelous
Microsoft
Lol you just did it
Impressive
Oh my gosh.. It's sexier than Nicki Minaj's Anaconda Cover
Yeah right
Oh my gosh, look at her b
B for boomsound :p
Impressive phone
So how good is the camera say in comparison to the Lumia 925?
Kinda blows the 925 out of the water.
The more the merrier. Welcome.
The HTC camera does not come close to Lumia preview line. ;)
Not at all, actually. From what I've seen, the HTC One cameras actually produce photos that really leave something to be desired. They perform below average for a flagship smartphone these days. The exception is lowlight, thanks to that Ultrapixel thing, but then again, PureView devices can also perform well in lowlight, and perform well in all other kinds of instances. And PureView devices also have incredible audio quality, plus OIS.
Don't get me wrong, the HTC One doesn't have a /bad/ camera, it's just not /as/ good as most other smartphones these days (And let's be honest: Not many can compete with PureView cameras. I'd say Apple is the closest bet).
So the HTC One will produce good results, more than enough for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media. Just don't expect the same, "Wow, your /phone/ took that photo?!" reaction you typically get with PureView cameras. ;)
Not really. Apple applies some software filters to the raw image to make it look vivid - but not true to the real scene. And their cameras are no more than Sony imaging sensors with those extra filters above.
I disagree. Apple might not produce the greatest results ever, but they produce some damn good ones with minimal effort. Push the shutter button, and in less than a second: You have a more-than-decent photo.
So while Apple has far from the best optics, they have some damn fine image processing.
After all, my Lumia 1020 can produce some great results, but I always find I need to tweak some settings manually to get decent (much less amazing) results, whereas iPhone users don't have to put any thought into it. Hence why I applaud Apple's imaging: Great results, minimal effort.
Thanks. For a minute I was considering the unthinkable :P but I will now wait for next Lumia models. Will hang on to my 920 for a while longer.
Only in your mind. The reality does not reflect it. Having said that, if it's just for facebook and instagram, the UltraPixel camera is a very capable one.
The camera does not blow the 925 out of the water. This is the reason I will skip the M8 and see what Apple has next month. The rest of the specs I like but the camera on the M8 makes this a no purchase for me.
It's good if you're not going to zoom the photo
At regular viewing, photos will be beautiful and crisp especially with the use of apps like ProShot on it. Zoomed in and cropping will be another story.
The specs are so alluring!
The availability is even more alluring. Verizon customers can pick one up in the store tomorrow! And T-Mobile customers(me) can go play with it.lol
needed for more carriers
IR blaster!
This seems to be a new standard gimmick
A gimmick I love, but not new. Lots of phones have had it over the years. Xbox One smartglass incorporates it over wifi.
Definitely not new or a gimmick. It can be awesome to control tons of different devices with just your phone.
This exactly, wouldn't have to find the lost remote anymore lol
Yep, now id have to find the lost phone.
With my HTC One M7 I control my air conditioner units, ceiling fans, TV's and home theaters. It's hardly a gimmick but maybe some may not use/need it at all.
Only reason I still have a Palm Treo still on the table, a/c, stereo, DirecTV lol
So aside from the camera features and speakers, I am not to wowed
Lol. you want a supercomputer with a yotahertz cpu in your pocket? :P.
No reason to be so negative on literally every M8 post. Android version was hailed as a fantastic phone and maybe the best android phone available. Be happy WP is getting some love.
The M8 with windows will have to be the ultimate mobile phone
Agree. Looks like a very good phone. Just wish someone would put out a DualSimDualActive flagship phone. If I spend this kind of money, I don't want to be constantly swapping out my sim chips at the border between Sonora MX and Arizona USA..
Oh my god, can't you stop posting BS in every single HTC related news?
It's not bs. It's truth. And my opinion. I'm not wowed.
Everybody on here knows how much you dislike anything non-Nokia, because you say the same shit on every Samsung, HTC, etc article. If you have nothing better to contribute and being such an arrogant prick and elitist, it would be good for all of us if you just didn't comment. Like the saying, if you have nothing good to say, don't say anything at all.
One day Micah, the top Nokia fanboy will just start ignoring HTC & Samsung articles.
Is the camera actually any good? I thought it was just a gimmick. There was a comparison of the first ultra pixel htc on aawp and the camera didn't seem very good
What more is even possible? O.O
Wireless charging
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