HTC 8X and 8S Windows Phones - our first impressions

HTC 8S Windows Phone

HTC 8S Windows Phone

HTC has officially entered the Windows Phone 8 arena with the announcement of the 8X and 8S Windows Phone. The announcement completes the October tri-fecta that included like announcements from Samsung and Nokia.

We've all had fourth dimension to digest the HTC announcements and here are our first impressions and thoughts on the latest Windows Phone devices to come to low-cal.

HTC 8X Windows Phone

Rich Edmonds

My expectations of HTC today were high - possibly too high. I published my thoughts on how I had already chosen HTC equally my next Windows Telephone over the new Lumias and ATIV S, but they withal had to evangelize. And deliver they did. The HTC 8X and 8S are unique designs that really show off the Windows Phone OS.

While they may not accept the bells and whistles Nokia is screaming, they're definitely not far behind. The only improvements they need to make are app support, marketing, marketing, oh… and more marketing.

George Ponder

I was pleasantly surprised with HTC's proclamation of the 8X and 8S. I had reservations that HTC would merely slap the Windows Phone OS onto an Android chasis but HTC, like Nokia, has congenital upon their existing Windows Phone models to offer a very overnice 8X. A worthy predecessor predecessor to the HTC Titan 2. The 8S is equally prissy and will serve nicely as a entry Windows Telephone for those who may non need all the bells and whistles.

While HTC has presented an attractive Windows Phone, the key to the 8X'south success will be how much support HTC is willing to put backside the telephone. Nokia has built a good for you model that combines a quality Windows Phone with aggressive product support and promotion. A model hopefully HTC volition adopt.

HTC 8X Windows Phone

Jay Bennett

HTC presented a very clear bulletin today with a succinct nevertheless assuming presentation: "It'south time to take Windows Phone seriously". Whilst that message does not mean introducing a flagship phone to see the desires of the enthusiasts amongst us, it does mean we're seeing a branding strategy from HTC which tin finally ascertain it in the Windows Telephone market.

When you buy a HTC y'all'll be getting a gorgeous design, thoughtful specs, and a modest sized device. If the 8S and 8X can demonstrate an above boilerplate battery life, they may just exist the phones you didn't know you needed.

Robert Brand

Before today I would take said that HTC was simply slipping away from Windows Phone. I expected them to warm up and re-serve their HTC Ane X as their next generation flagship device. What I have seen is HTC bring two fantastic devices, embrace a stunning new design linguistic communication and put Windows Phone back firmly in its sights.

Windows Telephone wasn't designed to exist like Android or iPhone, these colours and designs complement information technology perfectly. If today is an indication HTC are nearly to become serious about Windows Phone again, then it is a good solar day indeed!

HTC 8S

The general consensus is that HTC has fabricated a nice get-go impression with the new Windows Phones and nosotros are looking forward to seeing where they take things. Dan was at the consequence this morn and has spent some hands on time with both the 8X and 8S. Look for his impressions of the new Windows Phones from HTC likewise as HTC's presentation later today in the WPCentral Podcast.