Monday, April 21, 2014

HTC One (M8) challenges Galaxy S5 - Boston Herald

HTC One (M8) (AT&T wireless, $199.99 on contract)

This isn't the HTC One. It's the HTC One (M8). And as the name suggests, it's an incremental upgrade, timed to compete directly with another Android flagship, Samsung's Galaxy S5.

The good: With speakers that make this phone more like a pocket-sized boombox, the HTC One (M8) is a great multimedia device. An excellent HD display, this luxurious Android offering is better and faster than its predecessor. And it doesn't hurt that it's crafted from a single place of aluminum.

The bad: Like many Android smartphones, the One (M8) is chock full of bloatware — programs that you're never going to use. The rear-facing camera should be better for the price.

The bottom line: For Android purists, it's a tough call between the One (M8) and the Samsung Galaxy S5, but the S5 is the winner due to a slightly better form factor and camera performance.

Source : http://bostonherald.com/business/technology/technology_news/2014/04/htc_one_m8_challenges_galaxy_s5