HTC One E8 is creating so much buzz in the mobile industry right now that it reportedly surpassed HTC One M8's sales. We can all give credits to the fact that it is way cheaper than the flagship phone while offering the same specs (i.e., display size, storage, processors, camera, etc.) The only thing is it is made of plastic and not metal, perhaps the Android version of the iPhone 5c.
Standing pretty well at the mid-tier category, here's what you need to know about this device:
Design
If you want a device that offers a perfect grip then HTC One E8's ergonomically enhanced design might just score an A+. It is vertically curved with tapered signs, edge-to-edge display, and lightweight as well specifically measuring 5.11 oz (145 g) - thanks to its polycarbonate shell. It comes in glossy Polar White, glossy red aka Electric Crimson, matte Maldives Blue, and matte Misty gray. As of now, the phone is only available in China, India, and Russia and the availability of colors may vary depending on the country.
Looking classy, at the same time offering a perfect grip, the HTC One M8 comes with its metal brushed design.
Display
HTC OneE8 may be a plastic phone but its display is quite competitive as well. It sports a 5-inch Super LCD 3 capacitive touchscreen rendering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels with a density of 441 ppi. The screen is also scratch-resistant with light and proximity sensor. These features are almost precisely the same with its metal-clad brother HTC One M8.
Hardware
What's inside the shell is also close to other flagship smartphones like HTC One M8. Powered by Snapdragon 801 quad-core CPU with 2GB of RAM, the phone has a built-in storage of 16 GB and a microSD slot that can hold up to 128 GB card.
Software and OS
Like HTC One M8, HTC One E8 runs Android 4.4.2 Kitkat, alongside the HTC Sense 6 UI, giving mobile users a smooth and fast navigating experience. The Motion Launch shortcut controls is of course present in this smartphone allowing users to answer incoming calls, launch the camera, wake up the phone, and make a quick voice call through simple gestures.
Aside from the gesture controls, there's a wide range of colored themes to personalize your phone; HTC Sense 6 seems to keep up with a more modern look. it also features the BlinkFeed launcher which adds an optional scrolling pane to give you easy access to app content and social media updates via home screen.
Note: HTC One M8 also comes in Windows 8.1 variant.
Camera
Crisp and clear images can be captured with HTC One E8's 13 MP rear-facing camera and 5 MP front-facing camera. It also has a Built-in Touch UP software that automatically enhances skin tone and facial details with display-side countdown timer making it an ideal selfie phone.
HTC One M8 on the other hand, carries the HTC Ultrapixel Camera + Duo Camera (4MP), and a 5-MP front camera with BSI sensor and wide-angle lens.
Battery Life
Cheap yet powerful - that could be the idea behind the HTC One E8 which is similarly powered by a 2600 mAh battery that can last 27 hours of talk time (3G) and 21 days of stand-by time.
Cutting-edge Features
One of the most glorified features of HTC is the BoomSound front stereo speaker that gives that redefined music and conversation experience.
Price
HTC One E8 is reportedly carrying a price tag of approximately $500-$550 depending on the variant. The HTC One M8 originally costs $620-$650, but an exclusive offer valid only until tonight offers the device for $99, on AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint. Link here.
What do you think of HTC One E8? Would you choose this over the flagship M8? Sound off in the comments section below!
