HTC One (M8)
The HTC One (M8) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974AB 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 70.6 x 9.4 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera4 MP · HDR
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓Lightweight at 160g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗4 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, March 25. Released 2014, March 27
Also Known As
Also known as HTC M8, All New HTC One
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz (US/EMEA)/ 2.5 GHz (Asia, China) Krait 400
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super LCD3
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
4 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flash
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
160g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
NFC
Yes (market/operator dependent)
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC One (M8) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC One (M8) has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the HTC One (M8) charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC2).
Yes, the HTC One (M8) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HTC One (M8) SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the HTC One (M8) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the HTC One (M8) has stereo speakers.
The HTC One (M8) ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6.
The HTC One (M8) uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG.
The HTC One (M8) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The HTC One (M8) has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
