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Windows Phone 8X by HTC
ManufacturerHTC Corporation
TypeSmartphone
First releasedQ4 2012
RelatedWindows Phone 8S by HTC
Compatible networksGSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
HSPA 850/900/1900/2100
Form factorBar
Dimensions132.35 x 66.2 x 10.12 mm
Weight130 g
Operating systemWindows Phone 8
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPU1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Krait
GPUQualcomm Adreno 225
Memory16 GB internal flash
1 GB RAM
Removable storageNone
Battery1800 mAh Li-ion battery
Rear camera8.0-megapixel
Front camera2.1-megapixel
Display4.3" Super LCD 2
1280 x 720 px at 342 ppi
ConnectivityBluetooth 3.1+EDR, NFC
Data inputsMulti-touch capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor

The Windows Phone 8X by HTC (codenamed Accord) was announced by HTC Corporation on September 19, 2012.[1] It is the signature Windows Phone 8 device, and is related to the Windows Phone 8S which is also by HTC.

Availability

North America

United States

The HTC 8x is currently available on T-Mobile US[2] Verizon and AT&T.[3] Only the Verizon and AT&T models support LTE. The T-Mobile/International Version doesn't as it uses the Qualcomm MSM8260A chipset. [4] While the 8X has NFC capabilities, wireless charging is only supported by devices on the Verizon Wireless network.[5] Additionally, "Data Sense," a new feature of Windows Phone 8 that helps users keep track of their cellular data usage is only available on Windows Phones connected with the Verizon Wireless network. However, Data Sense may soon become available with other carriers.[6]

Europe

United Kingdom

Vodafone announced that the HTC Windows Phone 8X would be available in the United Kingdom starting February 6 of 2013.[7]

Reception

Chuong Nguyen from Gotta Be Mobile in his review wrote: "From a hardware perspective, HTC has done a great job creating a minimalist and modern design. It’s the software still that may be the big barrier for Windows Phone adoption as the platform still trails behind popular rivals iOS and Android in some key areas, including search, voice commands, and voice-guided navigation." and "And while the software is more refined, it just seems that Microsoft is just catching up to rivals, but with Windows Phone 8, it’s still clear that the platform still hasn’t fully caught up quite just yet."[8]

Phil Lavelle from TechRadar wrote: "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. Which means it's not even the best value."[9]

Myriam Joire from Engadget wrote: "Yes, the 8X is a fantastic ambassador to Windows Phone 8, but after using it for several days, we're longing for a similar phone from HTC running Android -- at least until a stronger app ecosystem develops for Microsoft's latest mobile OS."[10]

The HTC 8X won a Red Dot Product Design award in 2013. Prof. Dr. Peter Zec, initiator and CEO of the red dot design award, said: “HTC’s Windows Phone 8X and 8S not only demonstrated an extraordinary design quality, but also showed that design is an integral part of innovative product solutions. We are pleased to award the ‘red dot’ to HTC.”[11]

Some reviewers noted some problems. The phone reboots randomly, which was supposed to be solved after the "Portico" update, but after the update it sometimes continues rebooting randomly.[12] The color coating also peels off revealing a smooth undercoat.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ Volpe, Joseph (2012-09-19). "Windows Phone 8X by HTC hands-on: Microsoft's modern mobile OS personified in polycarbonate". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  2. ^ "Windows Phone 8X by HTC". T-Mobile USA. 2012-12-13. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
  3. ^ "HTC Windows Phone 8X Verizon". Windows8Phones. 2012-09-23. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  4. ^ "Exactly 4 devices meet your requirements. The PDAmaster recommends the following device(s):". PDAdb.net. 2013-06-21. Retrieved 2013-06-21.
  5. ^ "HTC Windows Phone 8X for Verizon: what's different?". Engadget. 2012-12-08. Retrieved 2013-02-04.
  6. ^ "Windows Phone 8: Data Sense". WinSuperSite. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2013-02-11.
  7. ^ "Windows Phone 8 comes to Vodafone on February 6th: Come get some!". Vodaphone Blog. 2013-02-04. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  8. ^ 10/31/2012 (2012-10-31). "Windows Phone 8X by HTC Review (HTC 8X)". Gottabemobile.com. Retrieved 2013-10-09. {{cite web}}: |author= has numeric name (help)
  9. ^ Phil Lavelle. "HTC Windows Phone 8X review | Phone Reviews". TechRadar. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  10. ^ Joire, Myriam (2012-10-29). "HTC 8X review: Windows Phone 8's compact flagship". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  11. ^ "HTC honored with top design award - HTC Press Release". Htc.com. 2013-03-14. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  12. ^ "Is your HTC 8X still rebooting after Portico update?". WinSource. 2013-03-22. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  13. ^ "How the HTC Windows Phone 8X could be improved". Neowin. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
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