HTC will produce more affordable, plastic One M8

13 April, 2014
HTC plans to release a plastic, more affordable version of their flagship phone: the One M8.

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  • vylle
  • Re2
  • 14 Apr 2014

Just give me a release date HTC - ma n5 going to my girl and im gunna get me one of these bad boys :D

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    • Clinton
    • R0K
    • 14 Apr 2014

    Me, 14 Apr 2014Go and learn about the hone first. Its not 4 mega pixels i... moreIf it's not 4 mega pixels but 4 ultra pixels, please explain to us what an ultra pixel is.

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      • Clinton
      • R0K
      • 14 Apr 2014

      AnonD-59657, 14 Apr 2014If customers prefer an affordable M8, HTC will make it chea... moreAlways?? So why they still have a 4mp camera on their flagship??

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        • Tux
        • nGD
        • 14 Apr 2014

        Me, 14 Apr 2014Go and learn about the hone first. Its not 4 mega pixels i... moreThey're still useless, and it is way behind the competition, even compared to a standard 8 or 13MP sensor found in recent phones.

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          • AnonD-166435
          • pXm
          • 14 Apr 2014

          I myself buy smartphones for what's inside. don't really care if it's plastic or metal, as long as it's top-notch. besides, knowing HTC and their attention to details, it won't look cheap - even if in plastic.

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            • AnonD-59657
            • IWY
            • 14 Apr 2014

            If customers prefer an affordable M8, HTC will make it cheaper. One way to make the device cheaper is by plastic body.

            HTC One M8(plastic body) = Samsung Galaxy S5 (also plastic body) but at more affordable price like $450.

            HTC always listen to their customers!


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              • mixa
              • pwT
              • 14 Apr 2014

              Bezels are there for a reason, if you can't understand it better don't bother posting anywhere on the internetz.

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                • AnonD-192549
                • iJS
                • 14 Apr 2014

                ZShiori, 14 Apr 2014Hahahaha, really I lol'ed when reading the headline. HTC... moreNobody can make a metal phone like HTC, period

                I know that this round M8 is again the winner for this gen, maybe Z2 can take over if they manage to fix their supplies and heating problems

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                  • AnonD-64830
                  • nF1
                  • 14 Apr 2014

                  This just goes to show that Apple could sell the iPhone 5c (the plastic version of the 5s)a lot cheaper than they are currently selling it.

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                    • ZShiori
                    • UDM
                    • 14 Apr 2014

                    Hahahaha, really I lol'ed when reading the headline.

                    HTC, let me advise you, if you want more people to buy HTC M8, first thing first get rid of those empty black bezel with HTC logo.

                    Next, make the overall bezel slimmer. It's ridiculous when you using a strong metal body for phone but the bezel is thicker than similar phone with plastic one.

                    Do those 2 things, then we can talk. Otherwise it won't matter plastic or metal, your M8 will always suck.

                    As has been said before,
                    Everyone can slap a metal to their phone,
                    But not everyone can make phone with thin bezel.

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                      • AnonD-196881
                      • SuA
                      • 14 Apr 2014

                      AHMED, 14 Apr 2014You are absolutely right; other companies are manufacturing... moreif as you said HTC is making smartphones for its CEO only!!!!! how can answer better camera and micro sd support????? also we can see htc used last version cpu and gpu chipset in one M8(M7 has one step lower cpu against GS4 or other direct rivals)???????
                      don't spoil htc,because htc listen costumer declaration and does it.thanks htc.

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                        • Anonym
                        • Lcc
                        • 14 Apr 2014

                        If I were ahead of HTC marketing I wouldn't miss the chance of calling this model the "HTC S-ONE" =D

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                          • sid
                          • uur
                          • 14 Apr 2014

                          Well here in India every cell phone is just so overpriced that we won't even be able to purchase any of them...it will be launched fir around 55000 rs which will become around 900$...way out of reach...

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                            • mXp
                            • 14 Apr 2014

                            AnonD-98712, 14 Apr 20144 mega pixels in 2014,Not interested.Go and learn about the hone first. Its not 4 mega pixels its 4 ULTRA PIXELS....

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                              • juerx
                              • mdK
                              • 14 Apr 2014

                              AnonD-98712, 14 Apr 20144 mega pixels in 2014,Not interested.Ultrapixel my friend...

                                AnonD-253955, 14 Apr 2014Nooo! Why are they doing this? They have a perfectly fine m... moreKinda agree. Worthwhile comment. You could easily select another phone in the HTC range instead of changing this. In any case, happy with HTC overall.

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                                  • Graz
                                  • L9u
                                  • 14 Apr 2014

                                  I think it's a good move. The M8 bis just overpriced. The design is quite nice but compared to the M7 there's a huge bezel now that the bottom space (where the HTC logo is) is completely unused. And the 4mp camera...no good for a 700$ phone. With the lower price it's a really good option and not everyone wants a metal phone.

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                                    • Tux
                                    • nGD
                                    • 14 Apr 2014

                                    There is already a more affordable One, made in plastic.. It is called the Cubot One, and it'll still be cheaper than HTC.

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                                      • AHMED
                                      • Nyj
                                      • 14 Apr 2014

                                      AnonD-254025, 14 Apr 2014Give it a 13mp camera instead of 4 ultrapixel camera.... It... moreYou are absolutely right; other companies are manufacturing according to people desires. However, HTC is making smartphones for its CEO only ... loooool

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                                        • AnonD-98712
                                        • vb$
                                        • 14 Apr 2014

                                        4 mega pixels in 2014,Not interested.