HTC One M8 for Windows hands-on

Uniformity is a good rule to abide by when you’re trying to maintain an established brand in the smartphone industry. From the iPhones, to the Galaxies, consumers recognize these names and have high regard for them, which in turn helps these phones to be engrained into the hearts and minds of consumers. HTC has been on the hunt of late, aggressively promoting and advertising its current flagship smartphone of 2014 – the metal cladded HTC One M8.



Needless to say, it’s been a long time since we’ve been acquainted with a premier Windows Phone from the company, so we’re naturally thrilled that the time has once again come to fruition. In keeping with that tone of uniformity, the company has taken the recipe it has with its existing Android-powered HTC One M8, and merely applied Windows Phone 8.1 into the mix. The end result, which might surprise people, is the HTC One M8 for Windows. You’re reading that correct folks, it’s the HTC One M8 for Windows!

Design

Like we said people, HTC has taken the recipe it has established with its existing Android-powered HTC One M8, and brought it over to the HTC One M8 for Windows – so there’s nothing that should be too shocking with the design. Considering that today’s set of Windows Phone flaunt the characteristic design elements from Nokia’s Lumia line, it’s refreshing to see something different in the Windows Phone landscape for a change.



Donning the same high-quality brushing aluminum chassis, the HTC One M8 for Windows is undoubtedly premium in every respect. From its premium construction, to its stunning design, there’s plenty to like about this new Windows Phone – though technically, it’s nothing new in the space. Additionally, we’re told that it’ll be offered in gunmetal grey, with the possibility of more to come in the future. However, purists will be pleased to know that signature HTC One M8 goodies are in tow with this – like its dual frontal stereo speakers with HTC BoomSound, infrared sensor, and duo camera.

Display

We’ve seen this before, so there’s nothing we’re going to get too excited here with the HTC One M8 for Windows. Like its sibling, this features a flagship-esque 5-inch 1080 x 1920 Super LCD-3 display with Gorilla Glass 3. Grazing over it briefly, all of the quality elements are present here – like its rich detail, good visibility, and vibrant color reproduction. As much as we would’ve been thrilled to potentially see a higher-resolution display, to make it formidable in light of other devices, it’s at least within the same scope as its other esteemed rivals to make us feel confident about it.