HTC Windows Phone 8X explained

Windows Phone 8X by HTC
Manufacturer:HTC Corporation
Type:Smartphone
Operatingsystem:Windows Phone 8 (upgradable to Windows Phone 8.1)[1]
Related:Windows Phone 8S by HTC
Released:Q4 2012
Form:Bar
Size:132.35x
Weight:130 g
Soc:Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
Cpu:1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Krait
Gpu:Qualcomm Adreno 225
Display:4.3" Super LCD 2
1280 x 720 px at 342 ppi
Memory:16 GB internal flash
1 GB RAM
Memory Card:None
Networks:GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
HSPA 850/900/1900/2100
Carrier:Various
Connectivity:Bluetooth 3.1+EDR, NFC
Battery:1800 mAh Li-ion battery
Input:Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor
Camera:8.0-megapixel
Front Camera:2.1-megapixel

The Windows Phone 8X by HTC (codenamed Accord) is a smartphone that was announced by HTC Corporation on September 19, 2012.[2]

Availability

North America

United StatesThe HTC 8x used to be available on T-Mobile US,[3] Verizon, and AT&T.[4] Only the Verizon and AT&T models support LTE. The T-Mobile/International Version doesn't as it uses the Qualcomm MSM8260A chipset.[5] While the 8X has NFC capabilities, wireless charging is only supported by devices on the Verizon Wireless network.[6] Additionally, "Data Sense," a new feature of Windows Phone 8 that helps users keep track of their cellular data usage, was initially only available on Windows Phones connected with the Verizon Wireless network. Data Sense later became available with other carriers.[7]

Europe

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

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."[9]

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."[10]

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."[11]

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.”[12]

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.[13] The color coating also peels off revealing a smooth undercoat.[14]

Windows 10

Despite earlier rumours, it is confirmed that the HTC Windows Phone 8X will not be upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile.[15]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HTC 8X/8S upgrade WP8.1 GDR1 preview announcement. August 6, 2014. August 7, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20181007211053/http://bbs.htc.com/cn/thread-8844-1-1.html. October 7, 2018. dead.
  2. Web site: Volpe . Joseph . Windows Phone 8X by HTC hands-on: Microsoft's modern mobile OS personified in polycarbonate . Engadget.com . 2012-09-19 . 2013-10-09 . 2013-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131122121939/http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/windows-phone-8x-by-htc-hands-on-microsofts-modern-mobile-os-p/ . live .
  3. Web site: Windows Phone 8X by HTC . . 2012-12-13 . 2012-12-13 . 2012-12-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121214161911/http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Cell-Phone-Detail.aspx?cell-phone=Windows-Phone-8X-by-HTC . dead .
  4. Web site: HTC Windows Phone 8X Verizon . . 2012-09-23 . 2012-09-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120925032148/http://www.windows8phones.net/2012/htc-have-joined-the-windows-8-party/ . 2012-09-25 .
  5. Web site: Exactly 4 devices meet your requirements. The PDAmaster recommends the following device(s). PDAdb.net. 2013-06-21. 2013-06-21. 2016-04-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20160401150937/http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdamaster&posted=1&model=HTC%20Accord&num_rows_max=0. live.
  6. Web site: HTC Windows Phone 8X for Verizon: what's different?. Engadget. 2012-12-08. 2013-02-04. 2013-06-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20130601225403/http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/08/htc-windows-phone-8x-verizon-review/. live.
  7. Web site: Windows Phone 8: Data Sense. WinSuperSite. 2012-12-10. 2013-02-11. 2013-01-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20130128190456/http://winsupersite.com/windows-phone/windows-phone-8-data-sense. live.
  8. Web site: Windows Phone 8 comes to Vodafone on February 6th: Come get some!. Vodafone Blog. 2013-02-04. 2013-02-17. 2013-02-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20130211071817/http://blog.vodafone.co.uk/2013/02/04/windows-phone-8-comes-to-vodafone-on-february-6th-come-get-some/. dead.
  9. Web site: Windows Phone 8X by HTC Review (HTC 8X) . Gottabemobile.com . 2012-10-31 . 2013-10-09 . 2016-10-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161018070803/http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/10/31/htc8x-review/ . live .
  10. Web site: Phil . Lavelle . HTC Windows Phone 8X review | Phone Reviews . TechRadar . 2 November 2012. 2013-10-09 . 2017-08-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170808035651/http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-windows-phone-8x-1098439/review . live .
  11. Web site: Joire . Myriam . HTC 8X review: Windows Phone 8's compact flagship . Engadget.com . 2012-10-29 . 2013-10-09 . 2013-10-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131013003404/http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/29/htc-8x-review-windows-phone-8s-compact-flagship// . live .
  12. Web site: HTC honored with top design award - HTC Press Release . Htc.com . 2013-03-14 . 2013-10-09 . 2013-05-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130521202749/http://www.htc.com/www/about/newsroom/2013/2013-03-14-htc-honored-with-top-design-award . live .
  13. Web site: Is your HTC 8X still rebooting after Portico update? . WinSource . 2013-03-22 . 2013-10-09 . 2013-07-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130708233858/http://winsource.com/2013/03/22/is-your-htc-8x-still-rebooting-after-portico-update . live .
  14. Web site: How the HTC Windows Phone 8X could be improved . Neowin . 2013-10-09 . 2013-08-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130818070108/http://www.neowin.net/news/how-the-htc-windows-phone-8x-could-be-improved . live .
  15. Web site: Sorry, HTC 8x owners, you won't be getting Windows 10 Mobile. Windows Central News. 2016-01-12. 2016-05-10. 2016-05-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20160505033948/http://www.windowscentral.com/sorry-htc-8x-owners-you-are-not-getting-windows-10-mobile-update. live.

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