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HTC One M8 (Windows) vs Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

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

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Compare Amazon Fire Phone X HTC One M8 (Windows) 15Points
5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) Compare HTC One M8 X
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One M8 (Windows)

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!

One M8 (Windows)} 15 Advantages HTC One M8 (Windows) vs Fire Phone (32GB)} 5 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs312 PPI
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2600 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2400 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3vs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MPvs+(back) 13MP58%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use

30 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
32GB (25GB available)
160 grams (5.6 ounces)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
ModelOne M8 (Windows)Fire Phone (32GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile HTC One M8 for Windows, AT&T HTC M8AT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
USA
USA
BrandHTCAmazon
Release date10/1/20147/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3TFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredAmazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5

⚙️ Processor

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkEMEA model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
AT&T model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
EMEA model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
AT&T model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
4.1 megapixels
4MP f/2.027mm
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2688x1520 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size2µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + 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)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging9W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hours22 hours
Standby528 hours (22 days)285 hours (11.9 days)

➕ Other features

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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: Gunmetal Gray
• HTC Sense 6.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• 15GB free OneDrive
• Colors: Black
• 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras)
• System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions
• Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage
Firefly app

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC One M8 (Windows)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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