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HTC One (E8) / HTC One (E8) Ace

alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 reviews of HTC One (E8) / HTC One (E8) Ace. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviews about the price and design are generally positive. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the battery.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HTC One (E8) / HTC One (E8) Ace

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of HTC One (E8) / HTC One (E8) Ace from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: HTC One (E8) M8Ss 16GB LTE Single Sim (Grey) - 2.5 GHz / Quad Core / Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Android 4.4 KitKat • HTC One (E8) M8Ss 16GB LTE Single Sim (Grey) - 2.5 GHz / Quad Core / Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Android 4.4 KitKat

Sep, 2017

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC One (E8) / HTC One (E8) Ace

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of HTC One (E8) / HTC One (E8) Ace from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and portability. The performance and price also get good opinions. There are some mixed comments about the durability. Many are less positive about the battery.

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: HTC One E8, Polar White 16GB (Sprint) • HTC One E8, Polar White 16GB (Sprint)

Sep, 2017

Expert review by: Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

HTC One E8 review

 

The HTC One E8 is the plastic-bodied cousin of the M8; a stripped down version of the flagship device that has proven popular with both customers and critics alike. It's designed to be a cheaper handset than the M8, available online for around £330....

Powerful handset, battery life is good, display is great, sound quality unsurpassed, refined software experience

Camera performance is average, tactile finish rubbing off is disappointing, lacks the M8's wow factor and premium feel

There are a number of areas where the HTC One E8 fails to live up to the M8 experience. But given the reduced price that is to be expected, so it's difficult to see the E8 as doing anything but delivering on its aims.

Aug, 2014
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Expert review by: Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

HTC One E8 review

 

The plastic twin to the all-conquering M8

UI still impressive ; Powerful innards

Slippy as can be ; Camera too generic ; Too light compared to impressive M8

The soul of the One M8 is missing here - it's cheaper, but not cheap enough to call it a competitor

Aug, 2014
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Expert review by: Aloysius Low (cnet.co.uk)

HTC One E8 review

 

Very similar in design to this year's HTC One M8 , the One E8 is a plastic version of the flagship metallic phone. Originally destined for China, the E8 has started to pop up in other Asian countries like India, Singapore and Taiwan. HTC has yet to...

The HTC One E8 packs top-end hardware with a bright and vibrant display. It also runs the latest version of HTC's Sense UI and has most of the features of the flagship One M8.

The phone lacks what made the One M8 unique -- its dual-camera system -- and doesn't really outshine cheaper devices in the features department.

The One E8 offers the high-end HTC experience in glossy colors and a plastic case, but without a unique selling point, there's little reason to buy this expensive device.

Aug, 2014
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Expert review by: Marie Brewis (pcadvisor.co.uk)

M8 vs E8: You're wasting your money on the HTC One M8

 

Until we have an exact UK price for the HTC One E8 it's a little difficult to make any firm conclusions. However, if we are to believe that it will come in with a mid-range price tag - say, no more than £300 - it's very difficult to justify the extra...

Jun, 2014
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Expert review by: Wilson Wong (techgoondu.com)

Hands On: HTC One (E8) July 23rd, 2014 | by Wilson Wong Cellphones 3

 

If you like the One (M8) but have found the price a bit too unattractive, the more affordable One (E8) may be what y0u're looking for.

Jul, 2014
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Expert review by: littlegreenrobot.co.uk (littlegreenrobot.co.uk)

Expert Review

 

No release date has been announced for HTC One E8 in the UK, but if you import the E8 in single or dual-SIM versions from abroad, you will be getting a great smartphone at a little bit of a knock-down price.

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Expert review by: Florian Wimmer (notebookcheck.net)

HTC One E8 Smartphone Review

 

Now in plastic as well. The One M8 was a very successful high-end device for HTC. Now, the Android device with a curved metal chassis is also available with a plastic case and high-resolution camera. We look at the changes and tell you if the One E8 is...

A lot of performance, Good build quality, Grippy case, Good display, Camera takes pictures with many details, Great speakers, Comprehensive software, Energy-saving mode, Precise touchscreen

Case can be pushed in, Keyboard crowded ..., ... and no other languages other than English, Picture app "Zoe" not yet working

More performance for less money – the One E8 is definitely an interesting alternative if you like the plastic case. It inherited many good features from the One M8 as well as the smaller HTC One Mini 2, which was actually better than the One M8 in some...

Dec, 2014
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Expert review by: Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

HTC One E8 (Sprint)

 

The HTC One E8 for Sprint doesn't wow with its plastic design, but it delivers flagship features and performance at a midrange price.

Excellent 1080p LCD. Fast Snapdragon 801 processor. Top-notch front-facing speakers.

Camera struggles in low light. Plastic build.

Camera and Conclusions HTC loses the 4-megapixel, or UltraPixel, camera in favor of a more traditional 13-megapixel sensor for the E8. I understand the advantages of having a larger sensor, but compared with every other flagship phone, the M8 fell...

Sep, 2014
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Expert review by: (cnet.com)

HTC One E8 ( white)

 

With an off-contract price of S$698 in Singapore -- which converts to roughly $560, £330, or AU$600 -- the E8 isn't cheap. For its price, however, bear in mind the phone has the performance chops to compete with blockbuster devices such as the Samsung...

The HTC One E8 packs top-end hardware with a bright and vibrant display. It also runs the latest version of HTC's Sense UI and has most of the features of the flagship One M8.

The phone lacks what made the One M8 unique -- its dual-camera system -- and doesn't really outshine cheaper devices in the features department.

The One E8 offers the high-end HTC experience in glossy colors and a plastic case, but without a unique selling point, there's little reason to buy this expensive device.

Aug, 2014
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Expert review by: Aloysius Low (cnet.com)

HTC One E8 review

 

Very similar in design to this year's HTC One M8 , the One E8 is a plastic version of the flagship metallic phone. Originally destined for China, the E8 has started to pop up in other Asian countries like India, Singapore and Taiwan. HTC has yet to...

The HTC One E8 packs top-end hardware with a bright and vibrant display. It also runs the latest version of HTC's Sense UI and has most of the features of the flagship One M8.

The phone lacks what made the One M8 unique -- its dual-camera system -- and doesn't really outshine cheaper devices in the features department.

The One E8 offers the high-end HTC experience in glossy colors and a plastic case, but without a unique selling point, there's little reason to buy this expensive device.

Aug, 2014
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Product Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity:2600
Battery technology:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Standby time (3G):450
Talk time (3G):20.8

Call management

Call divert: Yes
Call hold: Yes
Call timer: Yes
Call waiting: Yes
Caller ID: Yes
Conference call: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Speed dialing: Yes
Vibrating Alert: Yes

Camera

Auto Focus: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Front Camera: Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric):5
Front camera type:Single camera
Main camera resolution (numeric):13
Maximum frame rate:120
Rear camera resolution (numeric):13
Resolution at capture speed:1280x720@120fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Second Camera: Yes
Second camera resolution:5
Sensor Type:BSI
Video recording: Yes
Video recording modes:1080p, 720p / 720p, 1080p

Design

Colour of product:Grey / Red / White
Curved Design: No
Form factor:Bar

Display

Display diagonal:12.7
Display Resolution:1920 x 1080
Display Type:LCD
Orientation sensor: Yes
Screen shape:Flat
Touch screen type:Capacitive
Touch technology:Multi-touch
Touchscreen: Yes
Touchscreen Type:Capacitive

Ergonomics

Accelerometer: Yes
Ambient light sensor: Yes
Gyroscope: Yes
Proximity sensor: Yes

Memory

Internal RAM:2

Messaging

Chat: Yes
E-mail: Yes
Instant messaging (IM): Yes
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service): Yes
Short Message Service (SMS): Yes

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:AAC, AAC+, AAC++, AMR, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
FM radio: Yes
Image formats supported:JPG
Video formats supported:3GP, AVI, DIVX, MP4 / 3GP, AVI, DIVX, MP4, WMV, WMV9

Navigation

Assisted GPS (A-GPS): Yes
Electronic compass: Yes
GLONASS: Yes
GPS: Yes
GPS (satellite): Yes
Position location:Y / Yes

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):850,900,1800,1900
2G standards:EDGE, GPRS, GSM
3G: Yes
3G bands supported:850,900,1900,2100
3G standards:HSPA+, WCDMA
4G: Yes
4G bands supported:1800,2600
4G standard:LTE
4G standards:LTE
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version:4.0
Near Field Communication (NFC): Yes
SIM card capability:Single SIM
SIM card type:NanoSIM
Tethering (modem-mode): Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Packaging Content

AC adapter included: Yes
Battery pack: Yes
Cables included:USB
Headset included: Yes

Performance

Accelerometer: Yes
Ambient light sensor: Yes
Flight mode: Yes
Gyroscope: Yes
Microphone mute: Yes
Operating system installed:Android
Operating System Version:4.4.2
Personal info management (PIM):Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes
Personalization:Icons, Menu, Shortcuts
Proximity sensor: Yes
Support for contact groups: Yes
Themes:Wallpapers
Video call: Yes

Ports & interfaces

Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm
USB connector type:MICRO-USB
USB port: Yes
USB version:2.0

Processor

Processor Cores:4
Processor family:Qualcomm Snapdragon
Processor frequency:2.3
Processor Model:801

Software

Operating system installed:Android
Operating System Version:4.4.2

Storage

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash) / MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
Internal RAM:2048
Internal storage capacity:16
Maximum memory card size:128
RAM capacity:2

Video

Video call: Yes

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:9.35
Height :14.6
Weight:158
Width:7.06
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