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HTC One (M8) for Windows

HTC One (M8) for Windows

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HTC One M8 Prime

HTC One M8 Prime

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Category Breakdown

HTC One (M8) for Windows
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
59.259.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
35.826.7

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 Super LCD3 display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the M8 for Windows is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the M8 Prime offers configurations with 16GB or 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM, though the chipset details are unspecified.
  • Both models have 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 not provided.
  • In terms of software, the M8 for Windows runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1.1, while the M8 Prime operates on Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI, offering a different software experience.
  • Both devices share similar build quality and connectivity features, including stereo speakers and NFC support.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC One (M8) for Windows
HTC One M8 Prime

General

Release Date

2014
2014

Announced

2014
2014

Description

N/A
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

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
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 / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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