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HTC Windows Phone 8S
17999 -
19800
The Good:
HTC 8S is one among the most affordable WP8 phone available.
The device has a scratch resistant Gorilla Glass 2 display and gives a stylist look and feel which may seem worthy beyond its price tag. The distinct look of the phone makes it easily recognizable even from different angles.
It has a MicroSD card slot to expand in built storage and is good enough for social network integration and messaging.
The Bad:
The smartphone comes with a weak and non-replaceable battery of 1700 mAh. Its in built storage is 4GB which is too less as compared to smartphones which come with 8 GB and 16GB storage capacity. When compared to Android and iOS, apps available for WP8 are less in number. The phone also lacks a front facing camera and FM Radio which may be a disappointing factor for users.
The Bottom Line:
HTC 8S is one among the most affordable Windows Phone 8 Smartphone available in the market. However it lacks good storage capacity and its weak and non-replaceable battery may pose a problem for users.
Design:
HTC Windows 8S has an impressive design with edges smoothly curved. It comes in four color options called Highrise yellowish-gray, Dominic black-white, Atlantic blue and Fiesta Red.
The device has a scratch resistant Gorilla Glass 2 display and is has a complete rubber polycarbonate finish for easy grip and feel.
What stands out here is the two toned colour that helps in distinguishing the phone from different angles.
Processor and Operating system:
The HTC 8S is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core processor and is backed by a 512 MB RAM. This is a comparatively slow processor as compared to the 1.5GHz processor driving the 8X, its higher model.
But the operating system on which it runs has proved to be an efficient one, requiring less muscle to push along.
Features and Performance:
Screen:
HTC 8S has a 4 inch LCD capacitive touch screen of 480 x 800 pixel resolution. The screen makes the device look flatter giving it an easy feel and grip.
Camera:
The phone features a 5 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash which supports up to 720p of video recording. The camera lacks a BSI sensor that comes in the 8X phone The device does not feature a front facing camera which proves to be a disadvantage to the phone.
Storage and Connectivity:
HTC 8S has in built storage of 4 GB which is comparatively less than 8X which holds a 16GB storage capacity. The basic connectivity features include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB.It does not support NFC.
Price and Availability:
The device is currently available at Rs. 17,999 which makes it the most affordable phone at present having no competitors within its range. With the price at which it comes along, the phone may lack few capabilities but its design and look adds to the stylist display of the smartphone making it worth for the price.
Wrap-up:
The phone is a light weighted one, giving a sleek and flat look with curved edges. It has a rubber polycarbonate finish and a scratch free Gorilla Glass 2 display for comfortable use and operation.
HTC 8S is one among the most affordable WP8 phone available.
The device has a scratch resistant Gorilla Glass 2 display and gives a stylist look and feel which may seem worthy beyond its price tag. The distinct look of the phone makes it easily recognizable even from different angles.
It has a MicroSD card slot to expand in built storage and is good enough for social network integration and messaging.
The Bad:
The smartphone comes with a weak and non-replaceable battery of 1700 mAh. Its in built storage is 4GB which is too less as compared to smartphones which come with 8 GB and 16GB storage capacity. When compared to Android and iOS, apps available for WP8 are less in number. The phone also lacks a front facing camera and FM Radio which may be a disappointing factor for users.
The Bottom Line:
HTC 8S is one among the most affordable Windows Phone 8 Smartphone available in the market. However it lacks good storage capacity and its weak and non-replaceable battery may pose a problem for users.
Design:
HTC Windows 8S has an impressive design with edges smoothly curved. It comes in four color options called Highrise yellowish-gray, Dominic black-white, Atlantic blue and Fiesta Red.
The device has a scratch resistant Gorilla Glass 2 display and is has a complete rubber polycarbonate finish for easy grip and feel.
What stands out here is the two toned colour that helps in distinguishing the phone from different angles.
Processor and Operating system:
The HTC 8S is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core processor and is backed by a 512 MB RAM. This is a comparatively slow processor as compared to the 1.5GHz processor driving the 8X, its higher model.
But the operating system on which it runs has proved to be an efficient one, requiring less muscle to push along.
Features and Performance:
Screen:
HTC 8S has a 4 inch LCD capacitive touch screen of 480 x 800 pixel resolution. The screen makes the device look flatter giving it an easy feel and grip.
Camera:
The phone features a 5 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash which supports up to 720p of video recording. The camera lacks a BSI sensor that comes in the 8X phone The device does not feature a front facing camera which proves to be a disadvantage to the phone.
Storage and Connectivity:
HTC 8S has in built storage of 4 GB which is comparatively less than 8X which holds a 16GB storage capacity. The basic connectivity features include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB.It does not support NFC.
Price and Availability:
The device is currently available at Rs. 17,999 which makes it the most affordable phone at present having no competitors within its range. With the price at which it comes along, the phone may lack few capabilities but its design and look adds to the stylist display of the smartphone making it worth for the price.
Wrap-up:
The phone is a light weighted one, giving a sleek and flat look with curved edges. It has a rubber polycarbonate finish and a scratch free Gorilla Glass 2 display for comfortable use and operation.
