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HTC One (M8) Launch Tues. March 25
Posted on 3/23/14 at 11:44 am
Posted on 3/23/14 at 11:44 am
Processor, RAM and Storage Capacity:
A few days ago, US-bound HTC M8 Verizon model was inadvertently put up for sale at the popular online store eBay. The snapshot of the package posted by the seller disclosed that the device will pack the new 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 series processor similar to the one found inside that of its rival Samsung Galaxy S5.
The new HTC phone is touted to pack minimum 2GB RAM and come in 16GB/32GB/64GB storage variants with microSD card slot, giving an expansion option up to 128GB.
Camera:
After facing flak over the HTC One's UltraPixel camera, the company has reportedly enhanced the main camera feature on the rear side, with the introduction of secondary camera on the primary camera to give a better depth of field and provide tools for 3-D effects to enhance photography.
Earlier in the month, popular Twitter spy @evleaks posted an image of the alleged HTC M8, revealing the rear side of the device. In the snapshot, the smartphone is seen flaunting two cameras, one with a wider circumference having a metal ring and a Dual-LED flash light at the side, and a second snapper sitting atop the bigger camera module. [To view the photo, click here]
According to GSMArena, the upcoming phone's dual cameras will have a combined resolution of 16-megapixel, while the front camera will boast of the UltraPixel technology.
Mobile Operating System:
Already, scores of new phones including high-end (like Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z2) and mid-range (LG L90) smartphones are coming with KitKat OS, so in all probability, HTC One successor too will ship with the chocolate-wafer flavored Android OS with custom UI Sense v6.0.
Key features of KitKat OS include smarter caller ID, more organized message grouping Hangouts (all text-SMS, audio and video chat will now be under one roof), quick access to settings, wireless printing (select HP printers), Quickoffice word document app, Bluetooth MAP (Message Access Profile), and many more.
[Also read: Description of key features of Android KitKat OS]
Unveiling and release day details:
HTC is confirmed to hold simultaneous launch events at London and New York City, 3:00 PM GMT/10:00 AM EST (8:30 PM IST), on Tuesday, 25 March 2014, reported Tech Radar.
Unlucky fans who won't be able to attend the event can witness it live in the comfort of their home, as the company has opened an official webpage to webcast the unveiling of the HTC One successor next week.
As far as the release date is concerned, HTC M8 aka All New HTC One is set to hit global stores globally (around 110 regions), two weeks after the launch day, reported HTCFamily
Rumoured specifications of HTC M8 aka 'All New HTC One':
Model
HTC M8 aka 'All New HTC One'
Display
5.0-inch full HD (1920x1080p) with pixel density close to 440 ppi (pixels per inch)
OS
Android v4.4 KitKat OS with custom UI Sense v6.0
Processor
The new Snapdragon 801 series processor which can clock max CPU speed up to 2.5GHz
RAM
Minimum 2GB
Storage capacity
Expected to come in 16GB/32GB/64GB, expandable up to 128GB
Camera
Main: 16.0-megapixel camera, combined resolution of both camera modules, (smaller camera is placed on top of the main camera to enhance field of depth when the device is focused on an object)
Front: UltraPixel camera
Battery
Around 3000 mAh or more
Add-ons
HTC BoomSound dual-stereo audio speakers, microSD card slot, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ ac)
Colours
Gold, Silver and Grey
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Posted on 3/23/14 at 11:47 am to whodatfan
So simple question then: what wins?
HTC one m8 or samsung galaxy 5
HTC one m8 or samsung galaxy 5
Posted on 3/23/14 at 11:51 am to whodatfan
I'm running Sense 6 on my M7 and it's awesome. Faster and smoother than 5.5. More pleasing to the eye as well.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 11:54 am to lsurulz1515
i have the previous HTC one now and haven't been impressed. in a few months i'm probably switch back to samsung. either galaxy 5 or the new note. only reason i switch from my note to HTC was the power adapter on it broke. wanted to try a different droid phone.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 11:57 am to lsurulz1515
quote:
HTC one m8 or samsung galaxy 5
Samsung is falling off the wagon. The 5 was a huge disappointment in both asthetics and specs IMO as well as most of the tech world.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:12 pm to whodatfan
The body of the phone is larger than the galaxy s5, that kind of sucks. In a non nexus world I would get this over the s5
They fixed every problem I had with the last Gen one: large bezels and disappointing camera. The speaker on this thing is a beast
They fixed every problem I had with the last Gen one: large bezels and disappointing camera. The speaker on this thing is a beast
This post was edited on 3/23/14 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:40 pm to jeff5891
I like my one and like you said, they improved on some of the cons from the m7 and beasted on the rest. I think the new design is sick and the slight increase in size wont be overwhelming. Dual rear cameras, more brushed aluminum body detail, better speakers (if thats even possible), bigger processor (Snapdragon 801 series processor which can clock max CPU speed up to 2.5GHz), expandable storage, etc. This thing will be feature packed and boast a ridiculous display. shite, the m7 has fantastic resolution.
This post was edited on 3/23/14 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:57 pm to whodatfan
Verizon release day exclusive. Can't wait.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 1:45 pm to lsurulz1515
quote:
So simple question then: what wins?
HTC one m8 or samsung galaxy 5
I would have bought the HTC One in a sec if I could have gotten a lifeproof case for it, i went with another iPhone instead because i didn't like the Galaxy.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 2:03 pm to whodatfan
quote:isn't the Note 3 regarded as the, or one of the, best phones out now?
Samsung is falling off the wagon
Posted on 3/23/14 at 2:26 pm to shel311
Expected price tag of $299?
Posted on 3/23/14 at 3:07 pm to shel311
quote:
isn't the Note 3 regarded as the, or one of the, best phones out now?
Yes, it's a pretty good phone but to me really only caters to a select crowd due to its size (phablet market). The galaxy S5 was rumored to have quality upgrades in both materials/features, but fell quite short of expectations/rumors. I for one, was considering an S5 pre launch. I'm pretty excited for the HTC M8 looking at the spec sheet and the phone itself. It should be atop the market again this year pending some later brand releases heading into the summer.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 3:12 pm to whodatfan
I really hate the black HTC bar at the bottom. It is rumored to be needed for internal space, mainly the speaker's processor. I think it makes the phone too long and I don't want to stare at a useless logo every time I use my phone. I will get this phone if my old Galaxy nexus dies, but I'm hoping it lasts longer.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 3:34 pm to wilceaux
quote:
I'm running Sense 6 on my M7 and it's awesome.
How which rom?
Posted on 3/23/14 at 4:32 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
There are a couple of ROMs out there.
Google United Hype or Sixth Sense.
United Hype is more stripped down. They both run great.
Only downside right now is some of the Xposed mods don't work, which is understandable.
Google United Hype or Sixth Sense.
United Hype is more stripped down. They both run great.
Only downside right now is some of the Xposed mods don't work, which is understandable.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 5:00 pm to lsulaker
quote:
I really hate the black HTC bar at the bottom. It is rumored to be needed for internal space, mainly the speaker's processor. I think it makes the phone too long and I don't want to stare at a useless logo every time I use my phone.
They got rid of the capacitive buttons and move them onto the screen Increasing the screen size. Look close at the pictures in OP.
Eta- I see what you mean though about the htc logo area. They shifted the buttons to the screen but kept that area for internal components. The phone is slightly larger than the m7 so the screen is larger.
This post was edited on 3/23/14 at 5:04 pm
Posted on 3/25/14 at 9:12 am to whodatfan
bump
Posted on 3/25/14 at 9:15 am to whodatfan
So has HTC integrated the WIndows & original HTC platform? [Looking at the photos in the OP's post]
Posted on 3/25/14 at 9:31 am to JBeam
quote:
So has HTC integrated the WIndows & original HTC platform?
Not sure what you mean. Those pics are of Blinkfeed.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 9:45 am to wilceaux
Windows phones have this type of platform.
judging by the screenshots it looks like Windows & HTC have integrated the two.
judging by the screenshots it looks like Windows & HTC have integrated the two.
This post was edited on 3/25/14 at 9:52 am
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