Overall Score
55.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#4957)55.8
Performance(#4098)60.3
Camera(#3666)42.4
Display(#6240)67.5
Battery(#4647)43.5
Build(#3369)70.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC One M8s
Short Review
- The HTC One M8s features a sturdy design with dimensions of 146.4 x 70.6 x 9.6 mm and a weight of 160g, available in Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, and Amber Gold.
- Its 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 60fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2840mAh capacity, although it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 5 (Lollipop) with Sense UI 7, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC.
- It also features stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality and includes a headphone jack.
- However, it does not support 5G connectivity or have water resistance.
- Overall, the HTC One M8s combines solid build quality with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper LCD3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionTo be confirmed
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm (standard)
Video Recording1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2840 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2840 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions146.4 x 70.6 x 9.6 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.38 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5 (Lollipop), Sense UI 7
OS VersionAndroid 5 (Lollipop), Sense UI 7
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes