Light, practical size, WP8 is slick, Decent camera, Fast, Good edge definition with video
Average sound quality, Colour lacks punch, Poor battery life, Lacking in apps
It's more practical than the Lumia 920 but, crucially, doesn't perform as well in the key areas of audio, video and web browsing. Still a decent addition to the initial WP8 roster, but we expect better will come from HTC and Windows. Follow whathifi.com...
Published: 2013-07-03, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Abstract: Wondering what the best Windows Phone device is, or whether it's better for you than an iPhone or Android? We've got the answers you need.The evolution of the Windows operating system for phones has been a long and painful one, as Microsoft has struggle...
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Published: 2013-04-15, Author: Mike , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: You wouldn't know it to look at the adverts, but Microsoft chose HTC's Windows Phone 8X to be its lead device when the OS was released at the back end of 2012. That means this phone is supposed to embody everything that's impressive about Microsoft's new ...
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Published: 2013-03-12, Author: Mike , review by: alphr.com
An appealing, attractive smartphone that doesn't cost the earth - our new favourite Windows Phone 8 handset...
Abstract: As its imaginative name suggests, the HTC Windows Phone 8X is one of the company's first smartphones to use Microsoft's latest mobile operating system. You'd be forgiven for thinking it was another Lumia phone - the colourful and seamless design with i...
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...
