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
The 8X is a convincing Windows Phone 8 handset. Granted it's a bit big, but it's nothing like as massive as the Nokia Lumia 920. The screen is very good and as crisp as an Iceberg lettuce leaf dipped in liquid nitrogen. The handset is rock solid too, tha...
Abstract: We had so many responses to our big shootout between the iPhone 5, Lumia 920 and the Windows Phone 8X last week that we decided to make this top of the world shootout an interactive head to head as well. We've made one change with the way this works – for...
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Published: 2012-12-19, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: In late October Microsoft launched Windows Phone 8, a new OS for smartphones. The interface of WP8 closely resembles that of version 7.5, but under the hood the engine of Windows CE has been replaced with the kernel from Windows NT. Existing phones will...
The Windows Phone 8X is definitely the best all-round Windows Phone 8 device. Beats Audio is a great feature for the music and media lovers whilst the slim profile and build will suit most users. The tapered edges of the smartphone make it easy to hold an...
Abstract: HTC's big rival in the Windows Phone 8 space is Nokia with its Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 . It's interesting then that HTC's flagship smartphone is priced at around £400, the same as the Nokia's lower-spec 820. See also: Group test: what's the best Windows p...
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Published: 2012-11-29, Author: Allan , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: HTC Windows Phone 8X €399 htc.com/uk Reviewer: Michael GarwoodHTC proves it’s more than just the ‘other’ Windows Phone 8 manufacturerHTC must be one of the most hard done by phone companies in the business € no matter how good its devices prove to be, t...
Abstract: HTC, despite is reputation as maker of Android-powered smartphones, has one of the longest relationships with Microsoft of any mobile manufacturer. It created devices for the now-extinct Windows Mobile back in the days when smartphones were still a rar...
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Published: 2012-11-19, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: If you're one of those people that loves to film everything you do with your friends and family, or frequently go to concerts, or even are a proud parent, then you probably care about how good the video quality is of your smartphone. Who wants to save s...
