Category Breakdown
HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)
HTC One M8 Prime
Performance
63.819.2
Camera
47.147.1
Display
47.248.7
Battery
22.41.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
53.059.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
35.426.7
Summary
- The HTC One (M8) for Windows features a 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the HTC One M8 Prime has a larger 5.5-inch display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the M8 for Windows is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the M8 Prime has options for 16GB or 32GB of storage with 3GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both models share a 4 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the M8 Prime supports HDR video recording.
- The M8 for Windows has a 2600 mAh battery, while the battery capacity for the M8 Prime is unspecified.
- The M8 for Windows runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1.1, whereas the M8 Prime operates on Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI, offering different software experiences.
- Both devices maintain a premium build quality with a metal design and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)
HTC One M8 Prime
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
For Verizon
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super LCD3
Super LCD3
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
To be confirmed
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
N/A
GPU
Adreno 330
N/A
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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, 1/3.0", 2µm, AF4 MP, 1/3.0", 2µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
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
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
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)
N/A
Weight
160 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gunmetal Gray
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
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
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

