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Fairphone 4 (256GB) vs HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Fairphone 4 vs HTC One M8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC One M8 X Fairphone 4 (256GB) 25Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA) Compare Fairphone 4 X
5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 4 (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 (256GB)} 25 Advantages Fairphone 4 (256GB) vs One M8 (Windows CDMA)} 7 Advantages HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (25GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 3
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.3"26%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)25%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3905 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
225 grams (7.88 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)41%
Lighter
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)12%
Thinner
409 PPIvs+441 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
ModelFairphone 4 (256GB)One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Other model namesFairphone 4 (8GB RAM)Verizon HTC One M8 for Windows LTE-A HTC6995LVW, HTC M8
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandFairphoneHTC
Release date10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/20219/1/2014
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)
Weight225 grams (7.88 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 3
Screen size6.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
System versionAndroid 11Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (25GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 700/1700/1800/2600 (Bands 3,4,7,13)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
(dual camera)
4.1 megapixels
4MP f/2.027mm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels2688x1520 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.78" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3905 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green
• Modular phone with swappable components
• iFixit: 10/10
• Colors: Gunmetal Gray
• HTC Duo UltraPixel camera
• 2µm pixel size sensor camera
• HTC Sense 6.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• 15GB free OneDrive

☢️ Radiation rate

Fairphone 4 (256GB)HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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