Windows Phone 8 lacking standard iPhone & Android features
Non-removable storage and battery
The Windows Phone 8X (left) matches up with the iPhone 5 (right)
Windows Phone 8X | $199 | Verizon
Windows Phone 8X Revi
Non-expandable storage
Must rely on cloud
Only 8 GB
16 GB capacities
No 32 GB option
Non-removable battery
Camera performance is mediocre for flagship phone
No ‘smart search' features to compete with Google Now
No voice-guided GPS navigation
Purc
App ecosystem remains deficient
Not the best ergonomics for a 4.3-inch phone
Beats Audio and new front-facing camera are superfluous gimmicks
No microSD expansion slot
Still waiting on some of my most wanted apps to come to Windows Phone
Maximum 16GB memory
Random resets
New aspect ratio that isn't ideal for older apps/games
Battery drain present with some devices
Capacitive buttons can be overly sensitive
And occasional lag with the front facing camera
Battery life is on the short side
Hardware buttons are shallow so it's hard to feel the press
Ugly
The Windows Phone store is still foundering in the shoals and has been for a year now
And we're really wondering when—or even if—it will get the tractio
Low-resolution screen
Poor battery life
Very little internal storage
No removable memory. Windows Phone still has fewer apps than Android or iOS
No removable memory. Can't use T-Mobile's Wi-Fi Calling feature. Windows Phone still has fewer apps than Android or iOS
Photos are a bit washed out. Lacks high-quality free navigation apps
Lacks Nokia's value added apps from the Lumia Windows Phone line
Lacks Nok
This phone's 8-megapixel camera took a few poor pictures
The buttons are too flush
And the OS lacks some key apps
No microSD card
App selection still limited
No new HTC customisations
No removable storage
11GB user available memory
No LTE
Forgettable camera
Battery life just OK
Poor call and audio recording quality
Pointy edges make gripping the phone very uncomfortable
Hardware buttons flush with the edges are difficult to find
Battery life isn't great
And the battery isn't user-replaceable
Camera doesn't use the LED ligh
Few worthwhile improvements with WP8
Lackluster low lighting photo quality
Weak internal speaker
Windows Phone still suffers from a lack of apps
Red blinking lowbattery light is annoying. Phone gets noticeably warm with prolonged use. No public transportation directions in Maps. Main camera is kinda meh
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1.5GHz processor and 1GB RAM, the overall user experience on the WP8X by HTC is pretty smooth. We did not encounter any instances of lag or system freezes, which often plague Android smartphones before the intro...
Abstract: Update (November 2, 2012): The Windows Phone 8X by HTC will be available in two colors: California Blue and Graphite Black, and can be purchased from mobile operators and authorized retailers by the end of the month. The Windows Phone 8S by HTC will come...
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Published: 2013-04-03, Author: Joe , review by: mobile88.com.sg
Abstract: HTC late last year announced yet another Windows Phone 8 device, originally codenamed the HTC Accord and aimed at the mid-range smartphone market. The Accord eventually materialised in November 2012 as the HTC Windows Phone 8X, with better specifications ...
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Published: 2013-01-08, Author: Raymond , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: I've already had two previous encounters with the Windows Phone 8X by HTC, including a comprehensive hands-on test before it was even launched, so I thought there's hardly any more I can squeeze out of the phone.Unexpectedly, HTC's flagship Windows Phone ...
Unique design, Great handling, Good camera performance, High quality front camera
Sub par battery performance, Power, volume buttons too flushed to device, Lack of exclusive apps and services
The WP8X by HTC has huge potential to be a killer signature device for Microsoft's latest mobile operating system, but its flaws and stiff competition threaten to overshadow its strengths. Out of the three WP8 flagship devices announced, the WP8X by HTC s...
Overall HTC has crafted an amazing device that carries the flagship tag with pride. The hardware design is a beauty to behold, just picking it up reinforces that feeling. The internals are no slouch either with no signs of slow down using the device. Any ...
Published: 2012-11-02, Author: Raymond , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: Windows Phone 8 is finally official. Microsoft's new mobile OS is packed with so many new features and other refinements that Windows Phone 7 is beginning to seem like a worldwide beta test before the real product arrives.Before we get our full reviews in...
Published: 2012-09-20, Author: Raymond , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: Nokia stole most of the Windows Phone 8 limelight with its new Lumia 920 flagship, but other device manufacturers are also starting to take the platform more seriously. Just look at the gorgeous phone above.That's the Windows Phone 8X by HTC , a mouthful ...
Published: 2013-01-15, Author: Abbas , review by: tbreak.ae
HTC have worked well to give us a great looking phone that offers a satisfying user experience. If you're looking for a different experience from iOS or Android, then this is one of the better Windows Phones out there. HTC recently introduced their ...
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Published: 2013-02-25, Author: Luis , review by: teknofilo.com
Diseño atractivo con líneas curvas, bordes estrechos, colores llamativos y un cuerpo en policarbonato muy agradable al tacto, Pantalla SuperLCD 2 de 4.3″ de alta resolución (342 ppp) con buen ángulo de visión, negros profundos y colores brillantes, Fluide
Almacenamiento interno reducido (16 GB) sin posibilidad de ampliación, Botones con poco recorrido y algo difíciles de apretar, Pocas aplicaciones de HTC y, las que se incluyen, son de poco valor añadido, Windows Phone 8 todavía presenta carencias notables
El aspecto del HTC Windows Phone 8X resulta, en su conjunto, muy atractivo y el cuerpo monochasis en policarbonato ofrece una gran sensación de solidez al sostenerlo en la mano, además de ser muy agradable al tacto. Sus dimensiones y peso son un tanto e...
