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
Abstract: Carrier: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Price: $200 (all priced listed w/two-year contract)The mobile market is a tough league to play in. Just ask Microsoft. Its Windows Phone 7 platform was practically labeled DOA once released onto a mobile market purely ...
Published: 2012-11-06, Author: Adam , review by: Pocketnow.com
Gorgeous hardware design, Feels thin due to its tapered shape, Large 4.3″ Super LCD 2 screen, Dedicated Beats audio amplifier, Speedy camera
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
Our final rating is going to be a 7.5 out of 10. The screen, audio amplifier, camera performance, and operating system are pretty impressive, but the pointy edges, poor microphone audio quality and impossible-to-feel hardware buttons can get quite frust...
The HTC Windows Phone 8X is a solid smartphone, both literally and figuratively. Though I'm not a superfan of the industrial design, the polycarbonate shell and shape make the 8X one of the strongest devices I've used this year. What's most important is t...
Abstract: Windows Phone 8 is here and the first device to hit most people hands will be the Windows Phone 8X , consider to be the flagship Windows phone from HTC. The Windows Phone 8X sports a 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 HD 720p display, housed in a Polycarbonate casing. ...
Comfortable stylish design, Great hardware specs, Great screen quality, Fantastic camera, Available on most carriers, Windows Phone 8 Start screen rocks, Good audio quality
No micro SD, Camera not as good as iPhone 5, Xbox Music app needs update, App store still a bit weaker than Android and iOS
It's rare that we have nothing bad to say about a phone. The HTC Windows Phone 8X sets a new bar for Windows Phone. It is the first WP8 device we can recommend to those hunting for a top-notch superphone over the holidays. With wide availability across ...
Beautiful design and solid construction, 4G LTE, multi-core CPUs competitive with rival high-end smartphones, HSPA+ on T-Mobile, Great battery life, Growing app catalog thanks to shared kernel with Windows 8, RT, Elegant UI with tiles and hubs make the 8X
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
For a flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone and a hero device for that platform, the HTC 8X delivers an elegant and robust user experience. It's solidly constructed and ergonomic to hold. From a hardware perspective, HTC has done a great job creating a mini...
Abstract: Aaron goes in-depth with the HTC Windows Phone 8X , a new device that's coming to AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile by the end of the year. Featuring a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, the 8X sports a 4.3-inch HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD re...
Exquisite design, Pin sharp screen, Good battery life, Did we mention the design
No new HTC customisations, No removable storage, 11GB user available memory, No LTE
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Published: 2012-10-30, Author: Jim , review by: techworld.com
We can't give a verdict before testing out the 8X more thoroughly. As soon as we get a review model, we'll put it through its paces and update this article. What's disappointing, though, is the lack of expandable storage given the paltry 16GB - with n...
