HTC is widely expected to introduce an HTC One M8 variant that runs Windows Phone 8.1 at its Aug. 19 event. The full specs for the HTC One M8 for Windows have leaked.
Nokia has long enjoyed being the top Windows Phone maker. Companies like Samsung and HTC, who have fared very well with their Android smartphones, haven't been able to repeat that kind of success with their Windows Phone-based handsets.
HTC is going to attempt to change that and has scheduled a press event on Aug. 19, where it will unveil the HTC One M8 for Windows. The smartphone is expected to be an exclusive for Verizon Wireless and to go on sale shortly after its introduction. As its name implies, the smartphone will run Windows Phone 8.1 in place of Android 4.4. KitKat.
A new report from WP Central reveals the HTC One M8 for Windows' complete spec list and some new information on the smartphone's features. The device is virtually identical to its Android sibling in terms of specs and hardware, including the premium brushed aluminum case that has been a huge hit with consumers and reviewers.
The HTC One M8 for Windows will reportedly include a 5-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD Super LCD3 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and a pixel density of 441 pixels per inch (ppi) and run Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box. It will be powered by a 2.3-GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and have 2 GB of RAM. The handset will ship with 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD expansion slot that will support up to 128-GB microSD cards.
The camera capabilities of the HTC One M8 for Windows will include an HTC UltraPixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front-facing shooter. It will have dual stereo front-facing speakers with HTC BoomSound and pack in a large 2,600 mAh battery.
The report also claims that the HTC Dot View Case for the HTC One M8 will be supported and also have integration with Cortana, the personal assistamt with Windows Phone.
"This case lets you see who's calling, then answer or decline the call without opening it. Just swipe to answer or simply put it to your ear. It also shows you the date, time, weather and reminders. You can also instantly access Cortana by simply swiping down." The display shows through a dot matrix pattern.
We'll get all of the official HTC One M8 for Windows details on Aug. 19 and report back.
