Category Breakdown
HTC One (M8) CDMA
HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)
Performance
63.863.8
Camera
47.147.1
Display
47.247.2
Battery
22.422.4
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
63.253.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
37.235.4
Summary
- The HTC One (M8) CDMA and HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA) share a similar build quality, with identical dimensions and weight, both featuring a 5.0" Super LCD3 display at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- Performance is also the same, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, 2.3 GHz CPU, and 2GB RAM.
- Camera specifications are identical, offering a 4 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 2600 mAh, but the charging capabilities differ, with the Android version supporting 18W charging while the Windows version does not support fast charging.
- The software experience varies significantly, with the Android version running on KitKat and Sense UI, while the Windows version operates on Windows Phone 8.1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One (M8) CDMA
HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as HTC M8, All New HTC One
For Verizon
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super LCD3
Super LCD3
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
To be confirmed
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2µm, AF4 MP, (depth)
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2µm, AF4 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
Weight
160 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver
Gunmetal Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.83 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

