![]() ![]() There is almost no learning curve if you switch from another Android device. This is my favorite UI apart from the stock Android UI because it is very clean and uncluttered. The M8 runs on HTC Sense 6.0, the custom UI on top of Android 4.4.2. Besides, the SIM now fits perfectly and I don’t have the no sim card error anymore. Unlike the M7 which had bad build quality, the M8 has a solid build with larger metal frame and there is no more gap between metal and plastic like we saw before. Besides, the M8 is a little taller and heavier than its predecessor, particularly, it measures 146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm and weighs 160g. Some other changes include a Duo Camera, nano Sim, microSD card tray, more pronounced volume rocker, dual-LED flash, big IR blaster on top and a 5-inch Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display. Therefore, you’d better hold the phone carefully or apply a case to make it thicker and sturdier. As the 2 sides are quite thin and bezels are reduced significantly, part of my palm always touches the screen and causes accident taps. I feel more comfortable when holding the phone but it is very slippery and actually I dropped the phone once. However, the new design doesn’t work really well for me. HTC creates a thinner construction and replaces sharp edges with more curves, the curved shape is supposed to fit our hands better. The new pattern also makes the phone free from fingerprints and grease. ![]() HTC still keeps its aluminum unibody design and even adds more metal into the body, besides, the brushed metal pattern contributes to a more premium feeling. The review unit comes in Gunmetal Gray color and in my opinion, this is the most good-looking version because it has a brushed metal pattern. The new HTC One comes with the 3 color choices, which are Glacier Silver, Amber Gold and Gunmetal Gray. Let’s see if the new HTC One could meet our expectations and compete with other flagship smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S5 or Sony Xperia Z2. The HTC One M8 was introduced in March and I’ve used it for nearly a month now. I reviewed the M7 last year and really loved the phone because of its beautiful design and clean UI. HTC One M7 was among the best Android smartphones in 2013. ![]()
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