HTC·Flagship · Released Mar 2014
One (M8)
HTC’s iconic 2014 BoomSound aluminium flagship.
60/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$649
Color · Gunmetal Gray
Display
5.0" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 801
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
4 MP UltraPixel + Duo cam
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
160 g
AI Snapshot
A design landmark — the metal Android phone.
HTC One M8 made aluminium the premium standard for Android. UltraPixel marketing aside, the build is what it’s remembered for.
Subscores · 0–100
Display65
Camera56
Performance60
Battery60
Build86
Value54
- Best front-facing stereo of the era.
- Iconic aluminium curves.
- Duo Camera depth tricks debut.
- microSD.
Full specifications
Type
Super LCD 3, 60 Hz
Size
5.0 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px
Main
4 MP UltraPixel, f/2.0, OIS
Depth
2 MP
Selfie
5 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -96.3%
This
60,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -93.1%
This
200
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -91.4%
This
700
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -97.6%
This
1.5 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the One (M8) released?
The One (M8) was released in Mar 2014.
What is the One (M8) screen size and type?
The One (M8) has a 5.0" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the One (M8) use?
The One (M8) is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the One (M8) have?
The One (M8) ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the One (M8) battery capacity?
The One (M8) has a 2,600 mAh battery.
What is the One (M8) main camera?
The One (M8) has a 4 MP UltraPixel + Duo cam main camera.
Does the One (M8) have 5G?
The One (M8) does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Does the One (M8) have a headphone jack?
The One (M8) has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.