HTC One M8 review

Stunning design, loads of power and some big upgrades: HTC's done it again

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By Gareth Beavis
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HTC One (M8)
Editor's Choice
The phone we all expected, and yet it still impresses

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HTC One (M8) review

Balanced light generally brings a good, well-defined pic

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However, the sun in the background ruins the picture

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U-Focus makes a difference to the overall effect

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You can also select coloured sections within the snap too using the same tool

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Surprised cat

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Here's the flash at work, giving a strong focus and light

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As you can see, the low light capabilities of this very dark scene are impressive

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Using the flash to fill in detail

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Using post-shot effects

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The quick shutter speed automatically brings well-focused action

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Low light, little time to focus

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Macro mode is OK without being perfect

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Shot composition is easy on the larger screen

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Pulling focus slightly further away gives a better close up

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All settings can be tweaked - here I altered the contrast and saturation levels

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Looking at this image at full res shows the brickwork becomes very noisy

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Gareth Beavis
Gareth Beavis
Formerly Global Editor in Chief

Gareth has been part of the consumer technology world in a career spanning three decades. He started life as a staff writer on the fledgling TechRadar, and has grown with the site (primarily as phones, tablets and wearables editor) until becoming Global Editor in Chief in 2018. Gareth has written over 4,000 articles for TechRadar, has contributed expert insight to a number of other publications, chaired panels on zeitgeist technologies, presented at the Gadget Show Live as well as representing the brand on TV and radio for multiple channels including Sky, BBC, ITV and Al-Jazeera. Passionate about fitness, he can bore anyone rigid about stress management, sleep tracking, heart rate variance as well as bemoaning something about the latest iPhone, Galaxy or OLED TV.