HTC Windows Phone 8X and 8S hands-on: First look

19 September 2012
HTC just unveiled the two latest additions to its smartphone lineup. Called HTC Windows Phone 8X and HTC Windows Phone 8S, the devices are unsurprisingly powered by the latest version of the Microsoft WP platform...

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  • nkl
  • fu%
  • 06 Jan 2015

My phone won't go on,just keeps vibrating when charging it...how do I fix?

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    • Younus
    • fuf
    • 19 Feb 2013

    Im wondering, i cant use ma bluetooth neither can i connect ma HTC HD7 to a pc what could be da problem?

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      • ravi
      • fCG
      • 18 Dec 2012

      manpreet, 05 Nov 2012This Mobile Is Batter For Nokia Windows PhoneYou are wrong comments,not better then Nokia because,most trusted brand.

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        • Carol
        • S1L
        • 15 Nov 2012

        Psysect, 29 Sep 20128x is veeeeeeeeeeeeeery beautiful!! Htc rockssssss everyti... moreI am in the same exact situation. My AT T contcart expires Feb, and I have been researching the smartphone market to replace my iPhone 3g.If iPhone 5 supports LTE, then I will definitely wait until June. However, the chances are very slim. Other than Near Field Communication, I have not heard any exciting rumors.The Motorola Atrix seems like the best bet with specs that pwn other smartphones on the market. Plus, it is scheduled to be released by March, so less waiting vs iPhone 5. The downside for me is its physical size and price (especially its laptop dock).Do not get Verizon's iPhone 4! They use EV-DO at 3Mbps compared to AT T 14.4Mbps. I have not been impressed by AT T's call quality, but 3Mbps is only acceptable 2 years ago. Avoid Verizon until they finish deploying LTE. If you are considering iPhone 4 on AT T, be aware that you still cannot fully utilize AT T's data network, because the phone itself can only do 7.2Mbps. My sister has iPhone 4, and it is nice. However, I do not even consider this phone since it simply cannot compete against newer phones you mentioned.I have also looked at HTC Inspire, but this one does not have front camera! Some people are fine with that, but since you mentioned Skype, I assumed you care (video chat).With respect to the other guy: I use Skype+iPhone3g+AT T so it is not strictly for Verizon. Also, by consensus, the iPhone 5 is very likely to come out around June/July regardless of Verizon release.

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          • manpreet
          • Y}L
          • 05 Nov 2012

          This Mobile Is Batter For Nokia Windows Phone

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            • JiNkeEz
            • v0q
            • 15 Oct 2012

            sly, 11 Oct 2012the N9 was out before the One X and so was the Lumia 800. ... moreYou're wrong dude. Jo was right, nokia copied hTC's windows phone. hTC had been using windows OS way back 2006, Nokia used Windows OS just last year.

            And about the design, do some research about hTC Max 4G and tell me who's copying who now? Max 4G was announced 2008 while N9 was just 2011. Know both Nokia and hTC's history, not just Nokia alone!

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              • Anonymous
              • kg3
              • 13 Oct 2012

              sly, 11 Oct 2012the N9 was out before the One X and so was the Lumia 800. ... moreHTC still can't copy the signal reception and call quality of Nokia.

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                • DaMan
                • m}F
                • 12 Oct 2012

                Anonymous, 09 Oct 2012seriously dud? don't be so ridiculous. the shear amount of ... moreSome studies have been done at respected universities and have been published in several scientific magazines.
                You can even get some information on Wikipedia, though overall I don't find that to be a reliable source.
                Yes, polycarbonate has been used in a lot of products for years but they've never done proper research. It's very common for companies and industries to use materials that only later are shown to be hazardous since they have no financial gain in researching the potential hazards. I could make a long list of compounds that's been in use for years that's been proven to be hazardous. Why do you think cancer is increasing becoming more and more common in society? Wake up! I do not believe in God. I believe in science. I wish you would to.

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                  • sly
                  • i{X
                  • 11 Oct 2012

                  jo, 24 Sep 2012Nokia copy htc Windows phone .htc first gives polycarbonate... morethe N9 was out before the One X and so was the Lumia 800. Not to mention anondised aluminum of the N8 was copied by HTC with the Radar 4g. Know your history.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 3Ax
                    • 09 Oct 2012

                    DaMan, 29 Sep 2012The HTC and Nokia phones are made out of polycarbonate. At ... moreseriously dud? don't be so ridiculous. the shear amount of products that use poly-carbonate, or a derivative thereof, in their manufacturing process means that any sort of harmfull effects would have come to light years ago. stop woth the scare mongering and use the brain whatever god you may or may not believe in gave you. itsa complete rubbish and whoever told you this is probably having a good ,augh at your expense right now.

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                      • jitu
                      • v{R
                      • 08 Oct 2012

                      Nice phone, keep it up

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                        • Anonymous
                        • tAQ
                        • 05 Oct 2012

                        jo, 24 Sep 2012Nokia copy htc Windows phone .htc first gives polycarbonate... moreNokia had that material on there lumia 800 which was made long before the one x

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                          • Anonymous
                          • PN$
                          • 05 Oct 2012

                          Since the 8X does not have microSD slot, I hope HTC will eventually bring out a 64GB version.

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                            • ReeKorl
                            • StU
                            • 04 Oct 2012

                            Information interestingly lacking from this hands-on is the fact that the 8X has both a built-in amplifier for the sound system (pumping out double the power of most other handsets) and a wide-angle 88 degree front facing camera - that's wide enough to capture you and three or four people around you when held at arm's length.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • jBu
                              • 04 Oct 2012

                              Cannot wait to get this phone, have not been this excited about a ph since the sidekick from T-Mobile

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                                • Psysect
                                • B}w
                                • 29 Sep 2012

                                8x is veeeeeeeeeeeeeery beautiful!!
                                Htc rockssssss everytime everyyyyyyy where

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                                  • DaMan
                                  • m}E
                                  • 29 Sep 2012

                                  The HTC and Nokia phones are made out of polycarbonate. At first thought that might sound like a good idea but polycarbonate contains the hormone influencing compound bisphenol A. Studies have shown that this compound easily leaks from different kinds of products and affects us more than we first thought possible. It is suspected to be a carcinogen. I'd recommend avoiding all products containing this compound.

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                                    • chintu
                                    • vwm
                                    • 27 Sep 2012

                                    Hello you already know....
                                    The HTC... first brand of introduce Windows phone
                                    recently in having beats audio....sound system
                                    So htc is best brnd of technology ...

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                                      • AnonD-73408
                                      • 2@X
                                      • 26 Sep 2012

                                      Horrible design, nokia 820 looks much better

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                                        • AnonD-73074
                                        • v$x
                                        • 25 Sep 2012

                                        The HTC Window 8X has bought out a similar design to Window phone because they have combined with Nokia to produce this phone. According to the specs the phone is a midrange smartphone so it worth purchasing it depending on the cost if in case the price is too high then i would prefer purchasing the LG Optimus G which is soon to be launched.