HTC One (M8) deals and reviews

AndroidPit | Robert Zak

The HTC One M8 is a perfectly balanced smartphone, offering high-end, intelligently-designed features across its hardware and software that work together to form a true technological gestalt.

TheEffect.Net | David

We would have no issues whatsoever in recommending this phone to anyone looking to pick up a new smartphone because we can guarantee, you will not be disappointed. It looks like lightning can strike twice!

Expert Reviews | Christopher Minasians

HTC has played it safe with the HTC One M8; it isn't a radical departure from the HTC One, but it made all the necessary upgrades in order to compete with other flagship handsets in 2014

Recombu | Alex Todd

The HTC One (M8) boasts up to date hardware, one of the best designs on the market and a user experience that's rich and enjoyable. If you're willing take on a top-tier handset that doesn't always play by the rules, then the M8 might be for you.

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The HTC One M8 builds on last year's One with a premium metal design, superb stereo audio, blazing fast performance and Android KitKat with BlinkFeed. The camera is unique, with a second lens to capture depth information and Ultrapixels for low light performance.

Alphr | Jonathan Bray

The HTC One M8 is a better smartphone than last year's One. It has improved cameras and software, the display is superb and the design is the best we've seen from a smartphone this year. At the moment, this is the best Android smartphone money can buy.

TechRadar | Gareth Beavis

Stunning design, loads of power and some big upgrades: HTC's done it again

Digital Versus | Florence Legrand

The HTC One (M8) delivers on practically every front. Inside its stylish, beautifully designed body is one of the best Full HD displays on the market. Our only real beef is the lack of sharpness from the camera. All in all, HTC has hit its mark for 2014.

The Gadget Show

Put simply, the HTC One (M8) is every bit as enjoyable to use as its name is difficult to pronounce. It's beautifully built, beyond user friendly, as cutting edge as you can get right now and packs clever camera tech we think is going to become the norm in mobiles very soon.

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The HTC One M8 is a resounding success, building on one of the best phones of last year, and making it even better in every way. The One M8 eclipses its predecessor, tidying up a few niggles and improving on an already superb phone. This is easily one of the best Android phones money can buy.

Mobile Choice | Alastair Charlton

The One (M8) is more than just a gorgeous phone. It mixes the design and finish of a luxury Swiss watch with the spped and power of a top-of-the-range smartphone, resulting in a device that has simply bowled us over.

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

As with last year's One, HTC has done an outstanding job at creating a powerful, premium smartphone with great build quality and functions most people will actually use without gimmicks.

MSN Tech | David Phelan

Size apart, it's hard to fault this phone. It's the best phone the company has produced and deserves to be a smash hit.

T3 | Pete Dreyer

...the HTC One M8 is a fantastic improvement on what was already our Phone of the Year in 2013.

Stuff | Tom Parsons

A truly brilliant, beautiful smartphone, and a new benchmark for 2014's other flagships to beat.

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

Overall, the HTC One (M8) is a wonderful reinvention of the 2013 handset we liked so much. There's innovation, refinement and new features aplenty that make it a shining example of a flagship device. The bar has been set high with what will be one tough act to follow.

What Mobile | Callum Tennent

Those of you with the money to spare needn't worry though, as it's worth every penny. HTC has done well to push its phone out before the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z2 as - at least until their imminent release - the One M8 is the best smartphone money can buy.

Australian PC World | Tony Ibrahim

HTC has managed to put together one of the best smartphones. Forget the DuoCamera gimmick, because the One M8 boils down to the basics - the screen, the speakers, the processor, the software - and HTC has laboured extensively to get them absolutely right.

Mobile Syrup | Daniel Bader

The HTC One M8 is a better phone than the original, but it's no longer easily the best high-end Android smartphone. From the performance to the display to the seemingly-endless battery life, is top-notch, and we're so, so excited to see HTC at the top of its game.

pocketnow | Michael Fisher

HTC has put its competitors on notice with the All New One. The potent combination of competence, the all-around sense of sheer quality that the HTC One M8 delivers.

The Independent | David Phelan

Although it might not fit all budgets, the updated HTC One is a wondrous device. The best Android handset on the market just got better.

Eurogamer | Damien McFerran

Despite this, the HTC One M8 remains a fantastic slab of tech, and arguably the best Android phone we've seen so far this year - but it also serves to remind us just how good last year's One was too.

Trusted Reviews | Andrew Williams

The HTC One M8 is a beautiful phone, showcasing HTC's exceptional design-prowess. It lives up to the very high standards set by its 2013 predecessor, the HTC One, in almost all departments. There are a few niggling issues with the camera that need work, but in every other area the HTC One M8 is a modern classic.

Brighthand | Jeff Dunn

Just like its predecessor, the HTC One M8 is an excellent piece of hardware with superb performance. Some camera issues mar what is otherwise a top-of-the-line Android smartphone.

BGR | Zach Epstein

Don't let the similar appearance fool you - everything about the M8 is new. From the design, to the materials, to the internal components and the software… it's all new and it's all remarkably impressive. And the new gunmetal gray color with a brushed finish is absolutely stunning, as is the amber gold color HTC introduced on the M8.

TechnoBuffalo | Todd Haselton

The One (M8) delivers on every last thing that I look for in a smartphone, and even excels with its battery life, an area where I typically worry the most. The One (M8) easily deserves a 9, and if it just had a slightly better camera it would be pretty much perfect in every way. We don't say this often: need a new phone? Buy the One (M8).

SlashGear | Chris Davies

the One M8 tries to push the boundaries of what we've come to expect from a smartphone. It is beautifully design and constructed, is fast and has a great display, uses one of the best manufacturer-customized interfaces we've seen in recent time, and delivers all that without demanding compromise on battery life.

The Next Web | Ben Woods

HTC did exactly what it set out to do – it made a better version of the already impressive HTC One. The end result is a well-designed, responsive handset that has an amazing audio experience and a camera that's certainly more accomplished than last year's model, if not quite on par with some of the other range-toppers.

The Boxed (UK) | Editorial Team

Its camera is only quite moderate, falling short of the detailing higher pixel count in good lighting conditions, it lacks an SD card slot, has a non-removable battery and the battery life is very mediocre. However, HTC has succeeded in making a more attention-grabbing, iconic phone than it has done in years and if you can get past these drawbacks then the HTC One is definitely a very good buy for you.

ITProPortal | Sandra Vogel

And with my complaints about BlinkFeed dealt with, along with fab stereo sound, the ability to read USB storage, a top notch build, and plenty more plus points besides, HTC is right back up there with the leaders of the pack.

International Business Times | David Gilbert

The HTC One (M8) may not be enough on its own to save the Taiwan smartphone manufacturer, but it is still the best phone the company has ever made.

Know Your Mobile | Paul Briden

A really compelling premium smartphone. This is Android's answer to the iPhone with a gorgeous design, fluid interface and performance, and a capable spec sheet

LAPTOP | Dan Howley

The HTC One M8's gorgeous design, excellent battery life and powerful performance make it the best Android phone yet.

PC Advisor | Chris Martin

The M8 looks and feels gorgeous and with important upgrades including a microSD card slot and an innovative camera. This is a very desirable smartphone.

Coolsmartphone | Dan

Whilst I want to say 100% yes go out and pick up one of these for yourself, I just can't after using some of the other flagship devices.

Wired UK | Dave Oliver

There's no doubt that the HTC One (M8) really is a very good phone indeed. With its high quality metal casing, fine screen, powerful processor and capable camera, it has some of the finest hardware available anywhere, and Sense 6 includes a range of features that enhance standard Android to new levels of usability and intuitiveness.

CNET UK | Brian Bennet

Elegant style, raw power, and sophisticated features make the HTC One M8 an excellent smartphone choice for anyone but the most exacting photographer.

phoneArena | John V

The new HTC One doesn't seem to have any particularly weak spots, save for the UltraPixel camera, which continues to lag behind rival offerings.

NotebookCheck | Felix Sold

The Taiwanese manufacturer is full on attack with the HTC One. Successful.

The Verge | David Pierce

I desperately wish it took better pictures, and I'm reluctant to buy or recommend it until it does, but I like absolutely everything else. It's fast, long-lasting, does everything a phone should, and does it all with totally unparalleled class and style. From motion gestures to the Dot View case, it has genuinely new, genuinely useful features.

Engadget | Brad Molen

The new One looks sharp, performs well and improves on its predecessor in many ways. It's still at the top of our list, but its slick finish makes it uncomfortable to hold. What's more, we'd like to see some more improvements to the One's display and also HTC's UltraPixel technology, which were once among the best in their class.

Gadgets Now | Anupam Saxena

... if you want the most good looking smartphone and price is not a consideration, we'd highly recommend buying HTC One (M8).

Android Authority | Joshua Vergara

What HTC has done is focus on the user experience, crafting a stylish device that appeals to fans of the original One, while providing new users with an accessible and attractive package. Granted, the camera might be a wrinkle in an otherwise great smartphone, but it's far from a deal breaker.

The Street | Gary Krakow

I will tell you right off the bat that the new One isn't perfect. Everything works smoothly and quickly. As an extra bonus those speakers actually sound great - some of the best smartphone sound ever.

IT PRO | Khidr Suleman

The M8 has a great 5in display and excellent battery life, but it's expensive and there's no protection from water or dust.

The Inquirer | Carly Page

It has a larger screen, smooth performance and a largely vanilla Android user interface, a feature we appreciate in Android smartphones. However, we can't help but think that the HTC One M8 is lacking the "wow" factor, and with the phone remaining largely unchanged compared to last year's model, we found ourselves struggling to get very excited

V3 | Alastair Stevenson

The HTC One M8's robust but elegant design encases a host of top-end components and key productivity features that make it one of the best Android smartphones currently available.

NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari

The HTC One (M8) is not a radical departure from last year's HTC One. It's a solid update, but isn't new or exciting, and definitely isn't worth upgrading to if you currently use any of last year's premium phones.

AnandTech | Anand Lal Shimpi & Joshua Ho

It's a very well executed phone, and as I mentioned earlier - if you liked the [the original HTC One], you'll be very happy with the M8. The question is whether or not that's good enough. I feel like HTC has the makings of a real success story, but it needs slightly broader appeal.

Gizmodo UK | Gerald Lynch

It's not the jaw-dropping entrant into the smartphone war that the first HTC One was - even with the fancy add-ons and larger screen it's too similar to its predecessor to shock or surprise in any major way (something that the months of leaked details haven't helped with). But don't let its familiarity put you off. This is a wonderful device, and easily HTC's best smartphone yet