HTC One M8, iPhone 5s, Lumia 1020, Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2 camera UIs compared

HTC One M8, iPhone 5s, Lumia 1020, Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2 camera UIs compared

We compare the camera interfaces on the the HTC One (M8), iPhone 5s, Lumia 1020, Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Sony Xperia Z2.

Rather than just skim over the basics, we go into detail and even compare the background defocus apps on the One (M8), Lumia 1020, Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2

The HTC One (M8) Teardown Review

There has been a lot of buzz about the next generation HTC One. The original HTC One was released last year to a ton of praise from reviewers, but when we got it on our teardown table it ended up with a dismal 1 out of 10 repairability score. Will the M8 score better? Today all your burning questions are being answered because the HTC One M8 was released and we are tearing it down for you.

All New HTC One (M8) vs Apple iPhone 5s - Full Comparison

All New HTC One (M8) vs Apple iPhone 5s - Full Comparison

All New HTC One (M8) vs Apple iPhone 5s is another battle between two smartphone giants. Apple's beloved innovation dominates the smartphone market, and HTC's latest handset brings a lot to the field. How do these compare?  

Design

Without question, premium is the name of the game with these two delicious devices – more so when they employ high-quality materials with their casings. We can argue, however, that the designs are generally familiar ones that borrow heavily from their respective predecessors. Despite that, it’s the HTC One M8 that shows us that it’s the more striking phone. Even though they rely on a casing comprised out of brushed aluminum, we like how there’s more of it in the HTC One M8, especially when it wraps around from edge-to-edge. On top of that, it has more of a profound metallic-look, in comparison to the slightly more subdued tone of the iPhone 5s.

As much as our eyes are instantly glued to the outstanding design of the HTC One M8, the iPhone 5s’ smaller footprint makes it the easier handset to grasp in the hand. Its size is what undoubtedly drives the point home, since it’s just more conforming in the hand – in comparison to the gigantic size of its rival. Still, it all depends on the individual, as those with larger hands will probably find the HTC One M8’s size more fitting.

Interestingly enough, they both share similar placements with the physical controls and ports around their trims. Although HTC improved the feel and feedbacks of its power button and volume control, the iPhone 5s’ set are even more distinct to the touch, and springier in response. Each of them has something unique that the other lacks. For example, the iPhone 5s has a biometric Touch ID finger print sensor used to unlock the phone with our fingerprint. Meanwhile, the HTC One M8 bears an IR blaster to make it double as a universal remote, a secondary rear camera to capture depth information, and a microSD card slot for memory expansion.