nsane.forums Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 And so starts a new era of Windows Phones for Microsoft and their OEM partners. First up, we're looking at HTC's brand spanking new and beautifully crafted WP8 flagship: the Windows Phone 8X. A new era of Windows Phone is finally upon us, and HTC is leading the pack out with their flagship smartphone: the Windows Phone 8X. Designed to be more compact than the Lumia 920 but equally high-end, the Windows Phone 8X introduces a different yet compelling style to HTC's line-up of devices, a style that I couldn't resist going hands-on with. It's not just about the exterior either, because for the first time manufacturers of Windows Phones can actually introduce hardware that's relevant in the modern and ever-changing phone market. The HTC 8X includes a 720p display and a Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, which finally allows it to compete on-paper with the latest Android behemoths and deliver high-quality components to consumers. This review would simply not be possible without MobiCity, who managed to send me a Windows Phone 8X amid the confusion of the Windows Phone 8 launch here in Australia (and overseas). They've got an awesome redesign in the works, so check it out when it goes live, and of course they have all the latest Windows Phone 8 devices available for purchase unlocked and off-contract (including the 8X and Lumia 920). Specifications Internally, the Windows Phone 8X shares a lot of things in common with the One XL: there's a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chipset with 1 GB of RAM; 8 megapixel rear camera with ImageChip technology, f/2.0 lens and BSI sensor; NFC and LTE (in some models). Also, the 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 display at 1280 x 720 is very similar to the 4.7-inch version in the One XL. Yet while many things are similar, many things are different as well. I don't fully understand why there's only Bluetooth 3.1 in the HTC 8X when the One XL gets the newer Bluetooth 4.0, and a more pressing issue is why the maximum available storage is 16 GB with no microSD card slot. On the better side, the 8X receives a 2.1 MP front-facing camera with an ultra-wide angle lens which makes quite a difference. Anyway here's the rest of the specifications for your perusing: Article continued at source link below... View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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