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
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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
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The weight, slim profile, Super LCD screen, BEATS Audio, NFC Support, healthy battery life, respectable camera with BSI sensor.
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
All told, the HTC 8X is an excellent Windows Phone that will appeal to many. HTC really needs to address the random resets and battery issues though. Should you be in the market for a slim, light weight Windows Phone, the 8X is worth considering. RelatedW...
Looks fantastic and feel great in hand, solidly built phone, phone is snappy and quick, WP8 brings some great improvements to the Windows Phone user experience, Beats Audio
No microSD expansion slot; still waiting on some of my most wanted apps to come to Windows Phone; maximum 16GB memory
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