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GSMArena team, 01 August 2014

Traveling light


HTC One (E8) review: Traveling light

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  • User reviews
  • One (E8)

1. Introduction
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. 360-degree spin, design and controls
  3. 3. Display, battery life, connectivity
  4. 4. User interface: Android 4.4.2 KitKat with Sense 6.0
  5. 5. Performance benchmarks
  6. 6. Phonebook, telephony, messaging
  7. 7. Zoe, music and video players, audio quality
  8. 8. Still camera and video
  9. 9. Web browser, other apps
  10. 10. Conclusion
  11.  
  12. HTC One (E8) specification
  13. User opinions and reviews
  14. Review comments (76)

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Introduction

What if you stripped the HTC One (M8) of the metal armor it's so proud of. Imagine replacing it for plastic. Sounds like the worst thing that could happen to the top model of a struggling company. The HTC One (E8) will heartily disagree. If anything is lost, it's mostly weight, not dignity. For all we know, this edition feels like a refreshed version of the flagship complete with a new polycarbonate back, but with the same software package and even some extra processing power and a camera that's better by our books.

The HTC One (M8) is one of the most beautiful flagships of this generation. Perhaps not as feature-rich and inventive as most competitors, the One is still the one to beat for looks. The all-aluminum unibody is a pleasure to behold and has a matching feel in hand. The HTC One (E8) tunes in and offers and alternative reality version of what the second iteration of the One could have been.

Ok, in practice, the One (E8) is expected to be targeted at price-conscious consumers who found the HTC One (M8) too cost-prohibitive. And it won't even be available everywhere.

The newcomer is nonetheless powered by a more recent, 3rd generation Snapdragon 801 chipset and HTC does well to replace a thoroughly disappointing 4MP Ultrapixel camera with a more standard 13MP sensor.


The HTC One (E8)

While it can be viewed as a step down in the design department, the One (E8) is an important weapon in HTC's arsenal - a more affordable flagship to help HTC regain some market share lost to competitors like Samsung, Sony, and even Apple.

Here's a quick look at what the HTC One (E8) is all about:

Key features

  • 5" 1080p capacitive touchscreen with 441pi pixel density; Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat with HTC Sense 6
  • 2.5GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU; 2GB of RAM; Adreno 330 GPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset
  • 13MP camera with f/2.2 lens, HTC Zoe mode
  • 1080p video capture with HDR
  • 5MP front-facing camera with BSI sensor; wide-angle f/2.0 lens; HDR; 1080p video recording
  • 16GB of built-in memory; microSD card slot; 50GB of free Google Drive storage for 2 years
  • Active noise cancellation with a dedicated microphone
  • Front-facing stereo speakers with BoomSound and built-in amplifiers
  • 2,600mAh battery; Extreme Power Saving Mode

Main disadvantages

  • No IR-port
  • No 4K video recording or OIS
  • Non user-replaceable battery
  • No TV-out connectivity
  • USB On-the-go or USB Host

To keep costs down, we see that HTC has omitted a few other extras as well, mostly in the connectivity department. The centrally-located power button no long doubles as an IR-port for controlling TV's and other appliances, while the new 802.11ac wireless standard isn't supported either, nor does the microUSB port offer MHL TV-out connectivity or USB On-the-go.

HTC does make up for this by throwing in a 13MP camera, like you'd find on the likes of the HTC One mini 2 or Desire 816. We saw vastly improved imaging in those devices compared to the 4MP UltraPixel of the M8, and we're hoping to get the same here.

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HTC One (M8) live photos

Equally important is the shift from the metal-clad unibody to polycarbonate. There are both poor- and well-built plastic phones, so we'll be taking a close look at the HTC One (E8) from a design standpoint to see where it sits in that regard. Join us on the next page where we'll do just that.

Next Page » 2. 360-degree spin, design and controls
1. Introduction
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. 360-degree spin, design and controls
  3. 3. Display, battery life, connectivity
  4. 4. User interface: Android 4.4.2 KitKat with Sense 6.0
  5. 5. Performance benchmarks
  6. 6. Phonebook, telephony, messaging
  7. 7. Zoe, music and video players, audio quality
  8. 8. Still camera and video
  9. 9. Web browser, other apps
  10. 10. Conclusion
  11.  
  12. HTC One (E8) specification
  13. User opinions and reviews
  14. Review comments (76)

Reviews HTC One (E8) review
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  • User reviews
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HTC One (E8) review: Traveling light - Reader comments

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  • Arwah Pemasaran
  • XP{
  • 31 Aug 2016

HTC was once a big company yet now is facing it's sunset, eclipsed by the other brands' overwhelming marketing superiority and competitive price. Nowadays we hardly see remarkable breakthroughs in any of the HTC flagships in its price range

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  • noorsajidnoor
  • 3CH
  • 06 Jun 2016

HTC

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  • prince
  • rvv
  • 30 Dec 2015

I Realy like it. It's my first time but I have seen the reality.....HTC company big up.

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