HTC One M8. It's the one...

[Chris_K]

Hi Everyone,

We’ve got something extra special to announce today! You may remember our little teaser last week and we’ve seen some thoughts from you around what you think the new device may bring… But, it’s here and it’s official.

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the all-new HTC One (M8)


Looks familiar? A lot of the fantastic HTC One design that won so many awards in 2013 has been kept the same. It has a 90% aluminium unibody adding strength and durability without added weight or bulk. Not to mention it feels incredible in your hand with no sharp edges.

So what’s new? Glad you asked! Multimedia lovers and photography buffs unite – the new HTC One takes what it had before, and made it even better. Check out some of the features below that we’re sure will whet your appetite:

Duo Camera – The phone retains its impressive ‘UltraPixel’ tech from the 2013 HTC One, so your photos will look amazing in daylight or at night. With the Duo Camera though, the phone takes layers of the same photo which gives you ultimate control over your photos… Change the focus point *after* you’ve taken the photo, blur the background or foreground, or even add 3D effects.

HTC Boomsound™ – Like music? Like movies? Boomsound™ will make it all sound fantastic. There are two high quality speakers on the front of the phone so music is directed straight at you. There are dedicated amplifiers and mixing software too that automatically adjusts the sound to the music that’s playing. All of this helps to provide a powerful, clear sound with virtually no distortion.

Motion Launch™ - No more fumbling with buttons. Simply put the phone to your ear to answer a call, access apps with a single swipe or use voice control to dial one of your contacts. And if you want to see your apps, just swipe left when your screen is off.

Official Specs
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 801, quad-core
Memory: 2GB RAM
Storage: 16GB or 32GB built-in, up to 128GB expandable SD-card slot
Display: 5", Full HD 1080P
Duo Camera: HTC UltraPixel™ camera, BSI sensor, pixel size 2.0 um, sensor size 1/3”, f/2.0, 28mm lens
Front Camera: 5MP, BSI sensor, wide angle lens with HDR capability
Battery: 2600mAh
Full Spec List here: http://po.st/HTConeM8

Availability
Want it now? Get it now! The following London stores have stock on a first come, first served basis.
- Tottenham Court Rd
- 351 Oxford Street
- King's Rd
- Westfield White City
- Westfield Stratford

Available to purchase now online, on O2 Refresh or on Pay & Go. Available in Metal Grey with 'Gold' coming soon. Grab it now, now, now > http://po.st/HTConeM8

To top it all off, we now have some awesome videos from the guru team, starting with a round-up of the M8:

Check out these other videos too!

- New Premium Design Features

- Duo Camera Test and Review

- Motion Launch Feature: First Look

[Anonymous]

Do you know when this will be available?

[Chris_K]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Do you know when this will be available?

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We'll be able to confirm further details on the HTC One M8 availability soon - i'll update the main post above and add a reply so subscribe to the thread if you're interested in finding out more info ASAP 🙂

[adamtemp64]

Want the new HTC now? These stores have stock: Tottenham Court Rd, 351 Oxford Street, King's Rd, Westfield White City & Westfield Stratford

— O2 in the UK (@O2) March 25, 2014

[joegrimes]

how soon can i order online, carphonewarehouse are puking me to move to them.

[Anonymous]

Same here. May even go to someone else as Carphone warehouse dont offer the refresh contract.

Sim free I thinks for me 

[adamtemp64]

https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/phones/?#brand=HTC&page=1 o2 just tweeted now on line

[Chris_K]

Hi all, I've updated the original post with confirmed device specs and availability. Now available online to buy!

[Anonymous]

I think I probably know the answer, but any word of a release date for the Mini version? Thanks

[Toby]

Hey 777GE90,

Once we have more info on that we'll let you know