Fresh and attractive design, Excellent screen, Slick and fast performance
Limited internal memory & no card slot, Poor ergonomics due to long shape, Limited Windows Phone app ecosystem
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC is one of the most attractive smartphones we've reviewed this year. It offers excellent performance thanks to the slick Windows Phone OS and has a great display. However, the 8X is let down by a lack of expandable memory, some...
Published: 2012-11-13, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Nokia's not the only smartphone manufacturer getting a bite at the Windows Phone 8 pie. No, sir. HTC also wants in on the action, and it's going to get it with the HTC 8X — a curvy new addition to HTC's Windows Phone fraternity.AU Editor's Note: this is a...
We haven't tested either handset yet, but on paper, Nokia's Lumia 920 is looking like a better buy for Windows Phone enthusiasts who want to get on board with the new version than HTC's Windows Phone 8X. Nokia's handset supports 4G speeds in Australia, w...
Abstract: From the outset, it's clear that HTC is taking a bold approach with the 8X. Before you've even set eyes on it, it sits in a modest recycled cardboard box and immediately gives the impression that this is not going to be your average smartphone.We've got t...
Light, practical size, WP8 is slick, Decent camera, Fast, Good edge definition with video
Average sound quality, Colour lacks punch, Poor battery life, Lacking in apps
It's more practical than the Lumia 920 but, crucially, doesn't perform as well in the key areas of audio, video and web browsing. Still a decent addition to the initial WP8 roster, but we expect better will come from HTC and Windows. Follow whathifi.com...
Published: 2013-07-03, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Abstract: Wondering what the best Windows Phone device is, or whether it's better for you than an iPhone or Android? We've got the answers you need.The evolution of the Windows operating system for phones has been a long and painful one, as Microsoft has struggle...
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Published: 2013-04-15, Author: Mike , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: You wouldn't know it to look at the adverts, but Microsoft chose HTC's Windows Phone 8X to be its lead device when the OS was released at the back end of 2012. That means this phone is supposed to embody everything that's impressive about Microsoft's new ...
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Published: 2013-03-12, Author: Mike , review by: alphr.com
An appealing, attractive smartphone that doesn't cost the earth - our new favourite Windows Phone 8 handset...
Abstract: As its imaginative name suggests, the HTC Windows Phone 8X is one of the company's first smartphones to use Microsoft's latest mobile operating system. You'd be forgiven for thinking it was another Lumia phone - the colourful and seamless design with i...
