Gorgeous screen, fast processor, good camera, distinctive design
Poor battery life, lacking in apps
The HTC 8X is a great smartphone, and won us over with its great design, vibrant screen and Windows Phone 8 software. However, Microsoft's operating system still isn't perfect, and is lacking in apps....
Abstract: What is the new HTC 8X smartphone like? Geek Squad Agent Novelle got his hands on the slick, vibrant new Windows Phone 8 handset from HTC, for an expert review. Find out what our Agent thinks of the HTC 8X, and whether it can take on the likes of the Noki...
Still not a lot of apps in the Marketplace, no expandable memory
It seems a bit moot to argue which of iOS, Android or Windows is the better OS these days. The first two have many more apps available but in use, all three systems are slick and accomplished, and all are getting better too. There should be a place for...
Very fast and responsive / Good battery life / Highquality screen, Advanced customisation options in OS and handy Live Tiles, Good camera, SkyDrive, Office, SmartGlass for controlling an Xbox 360, Kid's mode is a good idea / Options for partiallysighted u
Physical buttons: accessibility and sensitivity could be better, Camera interface isn't great, Some major apps still not available for Windows Phone 8, LED flash isn't particularly effective
The HTC 8X is the most effective embodiment of the Windows Phone OS we've seen yet. It's a sturdy phone that's been nicely designed and well made, and it's above all very, very fast. The 8X is the flagship of choice for the new Windows Phone 8 OS. This mo...
Excellent balance of size and power, Great design, Sharp screen, Sonically superb with Beats Audio
Photos are a bit washed out, No memory card slot
Windows Phone is an elegant, attractive OS which integrates very well with Windows 8 and is positively terrific for social networking. The major downside is that while you'll be able to find apps you like, you probably won't be able to find the same apps...
The HTC 8X is a great handset if you're looking at upgrading from a Windows Phone 7 series. Although new features are scant, the hardware is fantastic and super-smooth, it's a pleasure to use, especially if you're already using Microsoft's suite of bus...
Abstract: Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 OS has arrived meaning that devices running the latest version of Windows Phone are headed to the UK in the coming days. At the launch of Windows Phone 8 on Monday, we went hands on with just about everything we could get hold ...
Abstract: Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 OS has arrived and WP8 devices are headed to UK retailers this week . There's quite a few to choose from with Nokia releasing the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 whilst HTC is releasing the Windows Phone 8X and 8S whilst Samsung has th...
Sleek design; userfriendly Windows Phone interface; Crisp colourful screen; Powerful snappers that can be expanded via ‘lenses’; Beats Audio.
Small choice of apps; disappointing battery life; lack of memory card slot
HTC's Windows Phone 8X exceeds itself on so many levels – ultra-sharp display, smooth design and impressive dual snappers, as well as plenty of social networking options and Beats Audio for quality sound. It's just slightly let down by the lack of apps an...
