What the Critics Are Saying...
- KobMon, What Hi-FiWhile it won’t match pricier smartphones such as the Apple iPhone 5 for outright sharpness and subtlety, the HTC 8S is a decent video-player for a budget handset. That SD card slot is crucial if you want to watch a lot of videos, though – the limited 4GB storage space on board meant tha...
- James A., GSM DomeWe give the HTC 8S an 8.7 for design, a 7.9 for hardware and a 7 for OS and UI. The final grade is 7.86 out of 10 and this phone is pretty mediocre on the software and even hardware side, but that price you can compromise I guess.
- Anish, Tech TickerIn terms of real-life performance, the 8S passes the test with flying colours, the live tiles, smoothness of the UI and switching between apps is a breeze. If you are looking for a phone that does not cost more, can make you stay connected with good app support and love flashy colours, the 8S is a p...
- Dhruv Bhutani, Fone ArenaThe HTC Windows Phone 8S is a great looking smartphone for those on a budget. Behind all that beauty are guts that are able to deliver a smooth experience for the most part. We did experience the odd lag or stuck screen which we expect to be resolved via subsequent OTA updates.Check out the HTC 8S i...
- Matt Egan, Tech AdvisorThe HTC Windows Phone 8S is the first Windows Phone 8 handset to fit into the mid-range price category. As such it's not quite the performer of the high-end Windows Phone 8 devices, but it's not so poor as to make it a bad deal. It offers solid performance and features for a reasonable price. Whethe...
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