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HTC Windows Phone 8X

Based on 8 reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros

Svelte and sexy design in multiple colors.
Beats Audio.
Bright and colorful 4.3-inch 341ppi display.
Customizable Windows 8 Live Tiles.
Kid's Room feature great for families.
Qualcomm dual-core Snapdragon S4.
Great battery life.
Strong 8-megapixel camera.
New version of Internet Explorer.

Cons

Lackluster battery life.
Camera not as sharp as competition.
No microSD card slot.
Lacks some of the 920's other unique features, such as a camera with optical image stabilization.

By Mobiledia on December 03, 2012

The 8X is better if you're a music devotee who'd like a lighter device, while the Lumia boasts a better camera. But either way, the 8X is a solid option for any Windows fan.

80
By PC Mag on November 27, 2012

The HTC 8X is the best-looking Windows Phone 8 handset on T-Mobile, but you'll pay extra for the...

70
By SlashGear on November 15, 2012

The HTC Windows Phone 8X is without a doubt the finest Windows Phone machine HTC has ever produced, and certainly one of the most beautiful devices they’ve ever created regardless of operating system. Because we’ve already done a full HTC...

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By Techradar on November 02, 2012

The HTC 8X promised so much on paper and the excitement leading to it arriving was building up for us. Yet when it arrived, we found it to be a mediocre handset and this is the best of the two WP8 phones HTC is launching.

70
By DigitalTrends on November 01, 2012

HTC has put it’s all into the 8X, and it shows; we highly recommend it. Give it a try before you commit to Android or iPhone. And next time you see someone walking around with a purple phone, you may want to hold back your laughter.

90
By cnet on October 30, 2012

With top specs and a striking design, HTC's Windows Phone 8X makes a smart choice for anyone ready to dive into the Windows Phone OS.

80
By Engadget on October 29, 2012

There's no doubt that HTC's Windows Phone 8X is a worthy flagship. It combines phenomenal looks, solid construction and high-end specs in a relatively compact and delightfully colorful package.

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By The Telegraph on October 29, 2012

The HTC Windows Phone 8X is a beautiful device with a delightful form factor. It is without doubt the best phone that HTC has made and has enough punch to be seriously considered alongside the iPhone 5 and the Galaxy SIII.

80
By PhoneArena on October 29, 2012

Ultimately, the HTC 8X is surely a strong competitor in the Windows Phone camp, but as we look at the broader spectrum, it pales in comparison to some of the smartphone elites out there.

80
By TheVerge on October 29, 2012

The Windows Phone 8X is what every new smartphone should aspire to be: a combination of the software and hardware vendor’s best work to date, topped off with some unique new additions of its own.

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