HTC One M8 (One successor) smartphone

[Wardez]

Just picked up this bad boy:

* Fastest phone you can buy at the moment (yes, even performs better in testing benchmarks than the upcoming Galaxy S5)

* Expandable memory, microSD slot

* Front facing dual speakers that are pretty loud

* 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801

* Sense 6.0

* Dual rear facing camera with lots of tricks and goodies (selective focus

* Power efficient with a saver mode that allows for around 16 hours of realistic use.

* iR blaster - use your phone as a remote

* Dot view case (smart case has a dot matrix looking cover that allows you to see through it where the phone shows pixelated information you can see at a quick glance.)

* All metal chassis, feels really nice in your hand

Check out the review here: http://www.cnet.com/products/htc-one-m8/

I'm extremely happy with this phone, I haven't had a new phone in a long time since I was resistant to not having a physical keyboard (I've used Motorola Droids for the longest time, and Palm Web OS before that). I made the jump with this beast and it feels great.

Highly recommend you check it out if you're looking for a new phone and are unsure about the Galaxy, LG, or Nexus lines.

 

[Johnny1996]

Very nice phone, @Wardez. I'm looking for a new phone myself, so this makes me a little jealous.

 

[Wardez]

Very nice phone, @Wardez. I'm looking for a new phone myself, so this makes me a little jealous.

Thanks man, seriously I've been so tech depraved for so long when it came to phones, it feels like I've finally stepped into modern times with this thing xD

 

[Johnny1996]

Thanks man, seriously I've been so tech depraved for so long when it came to phones, it feels like I've finally stepped into modern times with this thing xD

You're welcome.

Believe me, if this wasn't modern times, we'd both not be here on GTP. Or any other members. Or even the Webmaster.

 

[Wardez]

You're welcome.

Believe me, if this wasn't modern times, we'd both not be here on GTP. Or any other members. Or even the Webmaster.

Truth, but I kind of wish it wasn't sometimes so everyone had to actually meet face to face more, think there'd be less jerks around ;D

 

[Johnny1996]

Truth, but I kind of wish it wasn't sometimes so everyone had to actually meet face to face more, think there'd be less jerks around ;D

Yeah, that's how I feel.

But a computer screen doesn't offer the same protection as, I don't know, a riot shield does. Its called tracking and banning IP addresses. Keep those jerks somewhere else.

 

[Wardez]

haha, sounds like an awesome movie. Mad Max with computer parts.

 

[gtone339]

Great one Wardez! But I may still consider going for the Galaxy S5 instead.

 

[Johnny1996]

haha, sounds like an awesome movie. Mad Max with computer parts.

It sounds like it would be quite technologically advanced.

 

[Wardez]

Great one Wardez! But I may still consider going for the Galaxy S5 instead.

Enjoy your S4 with golf dimples! xD

 

[gtone339]

Enjoy your GS5 with perforated dots! xD

Fixed!

 

[Wardez]

Fixed!

But really, the new Galaxy looks sick. Love how competitive the companies are, all good for us. The only reason I have a microsd slot is because Samsung maintains that feature 👍

 

[phillgt2002]

If you aren't following Marques you're missing out. One of the BEST tech reviewers out there.

 

[Mikeybc]

Nice phone. I've been reading a lot about the M8 and don't know if I can wait until September to see what the iPhone 6 brings before I snap and buy one of these.

 

[mp10]

What phone did you have before? HTC One M7? Still considering whether i should go for it, got the HTC one (M7) at the moment. I found the HTC m7 to be the perfect size for me, and it seems that they've given the new phone a little more height but width seems the same.

If you aren't following Marques you're missing out. One of the BEST tech reviewers out there.

Just seen his short review on the HTC Dot case, check it out if you haven't.

 

[Moglet]

I've been considering getting one of these as an upgrade to my One X, I really love the way it looks and the features sound good, too. I didn't even consider the Samsung as the design of the handset is VERY cheap compared to the M8 and Touchwiz is still dreadful despite the work they've done on it.

 

[Omnis]

If you have an M7, just put a Sense 6 rom on it. Bam. No need to upgrade.

 

[Moglet]

I've got a One X running Sense 5.0 at the minute

 

[Prince.M5]

I've always wanted to get the HTC One (M7) about a year ago but the price was too steep, and still is today. Design wise, the M8 didn't change all that much but the dual camera really caught my attention. It reminds me of some old LG phones which had the capability of recording and captuing 3D images...


Do keep us updated on how the phone is, mate

 

[Grayfox]

Us Aussies get the 2.5Ghz version
What is the 3D camera shots like?

 

[GT'S BiG FaN]

Tested the camera in full HD mode, turned out pretty good!



(Sorry for portrait mode!)

 

[Carlos]

I'm getting this phone delivered today or tomorrow. Any ideas for a flip case? The original M7 case is a flip case with a standard so you can watch a movie. The original M8 flip case from what I understood does not have this or am I wrong? Can't find any good photos if it can be used as a standard yes or no..

(NOT the dot/pixel case)

 

[Scaff]

Picked one of these up last week (as a replacement for my elderly S2) and am very, very happy with it. My wife picked up an S5 the week before and I have to say the M8 is a much better built piece of kit and far faster as well (not that I'm planning on telling her that).

 

[Wardez]

Picked one of these up last week (as a replacement for my elderly S2) and am very, very happy with it. My wife picked up an S5 the week before and I have to say the M8 is a much better built piece of kit and far faster as well (not that I'm planning on telling her that).

You made the right choice bro. Only other phone I'd consider is the LG G3 but their support isn't as good.

:tup: Enjoy it

 

[Leicht]

HTC one mate

 

[Moglet]

I ended up getting the LG G3, and I'm glad I did. The camera on the HTC may be nice but a lot of it's features felt gimmicky compared to the LG which has laser autofocus and higher resolutions without losing detail. Not to mention the beastly screen; every person who has seen videos I've taken with this thing has been amazed!

Plus it was £5 a month cheaper. 👍

 

[Techy]

I ended up getting the LG G3, and I'm glad I did. The camera on the HTC may be nice but a lot of it's features felt gimmicky compared to the LG which has laser autofocus and higher resolutions without losing detail. Not to mention the beastly screen; every person who has seen videos I've taken with this thing has been amazed!

Plus it was £5 a month cheaper. 👍

Any problems with it overheating? Laggy UI? I'm hearing a lot of issues on those aspects

 

[Moglet]

Any problems with it overheating? Laggy UI? I'm hearing a lot of issues on those aspects

Neither so far, it's actually a lot cooler during heavy use than my old One X was. The UI has been super smooth, too.

 

[sems4arsenal]

Should be getting a new phone soon my old one is all but dead and I'm thinking about this, I prefer it to the Samsung and Sony rivals, bit pricey so will wait till it I get a decent offer on it.

 

[Wardez]

Neither so far, it's actually a lot cooler during heavy use than my old One X was. The UI has been super smooth, too.

I recently got to try out an LG G3 and it wasn't as smooth as Sense 6.0.

The thing I love about Sense 6.0 (HTC's Android "skin") is that it gives it an awesome look but feels just as responsive as stock Android.