HTC One (E8)
The HTC One (E8) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 146.4 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, June. Released 2014, June
Also Known As
Also known as HTC One (E8) Ace, HTC ONE (E8) dual sim
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super LCD3
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146.4 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC One (E8) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC One (E8) has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the HTC One (E8) charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC2).
Yes, the HTC One (E8) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HTC One (E8) SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the HTC One (E8) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the HTC One (E8) has stereo speakers.
The HTC One (E8) ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7.
The HTC One (E8) uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC One (E8) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The HTC One (E8) has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
