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New HTC One M8 2014 review

HTC has launched a new version of its flagship smartphone for 2014 to take on the Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z2 and iPhone 5S. Here's our review of the new HTC One M8.

HTC is back with the HTC One M8, its new flagship smartphone for 2014. Here's our in-depth, full review of the new HTC One M8.
HTC's aim was to take the original HTC One, codename M7, and make everything better – an all-round upgrade job. One thing's for sure: there are no major leaps with the M8, but we're seeing a similar trend with all new flagship smartphones this year. The Galaxy S5, for example, adds a couple of new features while the Sony Xperia Z2 is barely different to the Z1.
Let's take a look at the new HTC One M8 in more depth.

HTC One M8 review: Design and build quality

As you can see, the HTC One M8 looks a lot like the original. However, there are some differences.
Once again, the Taiwanese firm has used a uni-body aluminium design but the metal wraps around to the front rather than having a plastic strip around the edge. The corners of the phone are also more rounded. It has a brushed look and has been treated to gain its glossy finish. The device now uses around 90 percent metal compared to the M7's 70 percent

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