![]() This is because the Galaxy S5 is certified to the IP67 standard for dust and water resistance. It is therefore unfortunate that its One (M8) has gone on sale ever-so-slightly before the Samsung Galaxy S5 (due to hit the Australian market on April 11). ![]() HTC said it does not intend to go toe-to-toe with the Android big gun, Samsung. It should also be noted that the HTC One (M8) has a smooth, rounded back, which, when combined with its tapered edges and width, can make it a slippery unit that isn’t the easiest to use with one hand (especially if you’re upgrading from a smaller phone). No, it’s not HTC’s fault if you drop your phone, but considering the price of a flagship smartphone (and that a lot of contracts with carriers extend to 24 months), it’s good to have the peace of mind of knowing your device can withstand a few slip-ups. Despite it being a small fall, it had an immediate impact on the smartphone’s sensor we lost the ability to control the orientation of the operating system and applications.įor example, Sense 6 and Android stayed permanently in portrait mode the stock camera app would switch between horizontal and upside down on its own accord many apps (such as Twitter and Chrome) flicked to horizontal orientation mid-use and could only be switched back by relaunching.įortunately, we learned this could be amended via the G-Sensor calibration feature within the settings, but it left us wondering what would have happened to the internal hardware had we accidentally dropped the phone on concrete or tiles. During our testing period, we managed to accidentally knock the smartphone from a desk onto thick carpet. In terms of durability, drops onto hard surfaces are bound to have repercussions on the device. That said, the HTC One (M8) isn’t perfect from a practical point of view. Its 90-per-cent-metal body is darker than its predecessor’s light grey, and is topped off by a sleek brushed finish. While aesthetics are a matter of preference, it’s hard to fault HTC on the appearance of the One (M8).
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