HTC 8X Review, Specs, Pros and Cons

Here comes another device that you would love to have. Its the HTC 8X. Well, starting with the operating system, it runs on Windows Phone 8 (WP8). The WP 8 is a work of art and this device is a perfect representation of what Microsoft is bringing to that market with its updated mobile OS. Just like the previous versions WP 8, looks beautiful using simple fonts and lines to create a simple 2D user interface that's defined by lots of square boxes that Microsoft call tiles. These so called tiles, which replace icons, are much bigger and can also display nuggets of information. For example, the Mail tile can show number of unread emails.

This one scores on design, both in hardware and software. Windows 8 is a beautiful and intuitive for people who didn't use smartphones and are using them for the first time. For Windows 8 PC users, this handset will offer tight integration especially with cloud services like SkyDrive, the People app, etc. If you're looking for a phone with great camera, this is definitely not it. The app store doesn't compare to that of iOS or Android. Power users will be unsatisfied with the lack of robust notification system and proper multitasking. Overall, this phone falls short of comparably priced phones like Samsung Galaxy S III or the HTC One X.

Pros

• This is a stylish handset. The most beautiful part about this phone is its tapered edges. This makes it look slimmer than it actually is. Build quality is top class and the phone feels premium.
• The 2.1MP front cam has an ultra-wide lens. If you video chat very often, you will love how much it can accommodate in its scope.
• WP8 is fast. There is no lag when you open apps or fire up the camera. Web-browsing is smooth, Maps app, for which Microsoft is using Nokia's data in India, is detailed and covers all well-known areas.
• The design and interface in WP8 is unique and beautiful. It is also quite intuitive and apps like Mail, SMS or People (contacts) are easy to use.

Cons

• While WP 8 is a define improvement over WP 7.5, in many ways it remains the same old OS. It still lacks a proper multitasking system. 
• The apps, barring a few like Music and SkyDrive, don't run in the background. In WP 8 apps are suspended. In other words, they are paused. For apps like Rowi, which are supposed to run continuously to keep you updated with tweets, it doesn't work.
• There is no proper notification center in WP 8. The home screen is limited to show notifications from six apps - and to see or clear these notifications, user has to go into those respective apps.
• Only handful of apps and games when compared to those available on iPhone or high-end Android phones.
• The battery life is average. On 3G, the phone lasts for around 9 to 10 hours when used for making an hour call, some gaming, email, Twitter and some photography.
• The primary shooter is below average. The pictures captured through 8X had excessive smoothening and lack details.

Specs

• 4.3-inch SLCD-2 Screen
• 1280x720 pixels, 342 ppi
• 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, Micro USB v2.0
• 2.1 MP front cam, 1080p FullHD video, 8MP primary cam, 1080p FullHD video
• GPS, A-GPS, Bluetooth v3.1, 3G, Wi-Fi, NFC
• Micro-sim, No microSD card slot
• 1800mAh battery, 9-10 hours of average usage
• Windows 8

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