HTC One M8s Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
5 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Battery
2840 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HTC One M8s
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 146.36 mm Better than 64 % of phones rated.
Width 70.61 mm Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Depth 9.35 mm Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Weight 160 g Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Amber gold | Gunmetal gray | Silver | Glacial silver
Body Material Brushed metal
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.237 W/kg (body), 0.453 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
MHL (Micro-USB) - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM

The HTC One M8s has dimensions 146.36 mm × 70.61 mm × 9.35 mm. Its weight is 160 g.

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DISPLAY HTC One M8s
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology Super LCD 3
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of HTC One M8s is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR HTC One M8s
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Clock Speed 1.7 GHz Better than 58 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.

HTC One M8s is supplied with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone HTC One M8s is 1.7 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY HTC One M8s
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
User Memory 10 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 16 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. HTC One M8s is equipped with 2 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA HTC One M8s
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 28 mm
Light Source Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) HTC Zoe, UFocus function, Motion Launch
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Sensor Type (Front) BSI-CMOS
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.8 Worse than 98 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Focus free
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)

The rear camera of the HTC One M8s has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 13 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.0 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Front camera
The front camera of phone HTC One M8s has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 5 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos. The main front lens also achieves F/2.8.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING HTC One M8s
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2840 mAh Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 753 hours Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1437 minutes Better than 85 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 1437 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1215 min
Standby (GSM): up to 629 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 753 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium polymer

The battery size of HTC One M8s is 2840 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 753 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone HTC One M8s will last one charge with constant phone calls 1437 minutes.

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CELLULAR HTC One M8s
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
User Interface HTC Sense 6
Navigation GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. HTC One M8s supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 5.0 (Lollipop).

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COMMUNICATIONS HTC One M8s
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20
4G LTE Frequency FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.1 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA HTC One M8s
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2
Sound Enhancements HTC BoomSound
FEATURES HTC One M8s
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA, HTC BlinkFeed
OTHERS HTC One M8s
Included Accessories Power adapter

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