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HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)

HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)

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HTC One M8 Prime

HTC One M8 Prime

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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