New HTC One (M8) is a solid flagship smartphone

Commenting on the launch of HTC’s newest smartphone, the HTC One (M8) Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at uSwitch.com, says:

"It might have been christened with a name that rolls off the tongue like a brick but, fortunately, the HTC One (M8) is no such thing. This is yet another solid offering from the Taiwanese mobile maker.
 
"It has the competitive advantage of being in people's hands ahead of other 2014 flagship phones, as it can be purchased from today with no delay between unveiling and going on sale.
 
"HTC's new offering is just as good-looking as the HTC One - which was a firm favourite amongst pundits and those in the know. In fact, it looks near identical to its older sibling, still with an Apple-esque design - only now with a larger 5-inch screen, and a more rounded rear.
 
"Coupled with a twin-lens camera that captures pictures at great depth, it allows refocusing on different subjects, way after the shot has been taken, making it ideal for photography enthusiasts.
 
"Time will tell if this handset is a game changer, and if it is enough to capture the attention of buyers that have long been loyal to Apple or Samsung.
 
"Possibly holding it back is the lack of 4K video recording. This is in spite of the fact its processor could easily support that feature. Samsung's Galaxy S5 and Sony's Xperia Z2 both have 4K recording. The HTC One (M8) is bound to be measured up against those phones - and will come up short."