HTC One M8 for Windows vs Lumia Icon | Pocketnow

They're the two best Windows Phones on Verizon Wireless. See how they stack up when we put them head to head, and then check out our full review of each at the links below!
One M8 for Windows review:
/2014/08/26/htc-one-m8-for-windows-review
Lumia Icon review:
/2014/02/24/lumia-icon-review
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[@ecceaufx3207]

I watch these just to hear Micheal's voice!

[@furqansiddiqui8129]

ecceau fx same here... Even after 4 ago , his voice was just as refreshing as it is today

[@raresmacovei8382]

Oh man, I forgot about the Custom Lockscreen launcher for Windows Phone that never left Beta.

[@omkarcj100]

You are always super- uber cool Micheal; with your "ultra" fantastic "pure" reviews!!!! I have never ever seen a phone reviewer like u buddy!!!! period!!!!! There always some magic and crispy,silky,juicy content in your reviews!! That shows how fantastically well crafted is your script! I wish i can write like that!!! U make me fancy myself in your shoes!! Biggest fan of urs from INDIA!!! Keep reviewing!!!!

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by responding to the comment 😀

[@PaceyPimp]

I prefer Lumia thinner bezels. Looks better than the M8

[@PELLETPRECISION]

the front? maybe. the back definitely not

[@russellisrael401]

I hate how all lumia phones looks like it has a bulit in case on it. The front looks good but the sides & the back is ugly in (my opinion)

[@PaceyPimp]

sides only ugly because its thick but i still prefer smaller bezels . Yea would be cool if they use Kevlar or Aluminum in the back but being plastic back the battery should have atleast been removable

[@Nesrasgado]

TechPimp The sides aren't plastic. that's metal.

[@PaceyPimp]

nestor rasgado i taking about the back of the phone. The metal sides are ok but they look so thick round off would be better

[@mossimen]

Just got to say; best review yet, realy nice transitions and just with being clear about everything

[@GamerLCD]

Windows Phones are great. iphone and Android came out almost 10 years ago so naturally people adopted them first. Windows Phone been out 4 years and so no surprise that the App market is a little behind. In my opinion Windows Phone OS is the superior mobile platform. People just aren't willing to switch over yet because yes of the lacking app market but that will change with time. I personally I have tried both iOS and android neither of which I liked at all, simply clunky and slow. Windows Phone OS is smooth and perfect. 

[@WeLovveSummer]

***** There is another mobile OS, thats lacking apps, but provides best in class user expirience - BB10, you should check it out (I am WP and BB10 user btw)

[@CaptainCahoot]

I have a SG3 and this review has made me really think about moving to a Windows phone. Thanks.

[@blitzboy227]

Your comparisons are getting better and better.. +1

[@brewmasuisui2216]

Dude your reviews are by far the best on pocketnow and for the most part all of KZbin. I really enjoyed Noah Kravitz reviews and unboxing, you two are my favorite oh and Jaime Rivera as well.

[@arvindxps07]

LORD GANESH at 5.35 .glad to see that one !!!!!

[@mimakeo]

5:35

[@mbizozo6271]

I love the edges on the Lumia phone, and you can never go wrong with that camera

[@howardhe6866]

Icon is suppose to have double tap to wake after Cyan Update. Check your settings Michael.

[@okellorichard8010]

I love Micheal s reviews. He gives a detailed and insightful description. Bravo

[@forthesakeofreason]

I had an Icon for almost 2 years (loved it!) and dropped it a few months before my upgrade. The insurance provider ONLY has the M8 available now... Guess I get to try both!

[@yahavhazut]

the one m8 by the way it was a great review you showed every single feature of any phone thanks Michael! lyr! * *like your reviews.

[@FooHenky]

Owh my god, i miss windows phone now in 2022

[@shelbyboyce2634]

I'll tell you what, I watch all sorts of WP reviews on KZbin.. but I'll always come back to Pocket Now simply because I love all the Star Trek in the videos!

[@Somecooltech1]

Those slim bezels on the Nokia actually make me want to try a windows phone.

[@VenkatShastry2047]

Pocketnow is the only channel extensively covering all platforms and providing relevant videos for consumers...really impressed

[@shotta4lifeishere]

I really enjoyed this review. It was honest and highlighted bout h of the phones advantages and disadvantages, thumbs for a great review

[@matt2m]

The best technical review very detailed and in depth.

[@PatrickBullock97]

Icon hands down!! I seriously hope this phone isn't outdated by the time I build up some cell phone money

[@Weazell]

Damn those perfectly rounded corners, how sharp they are.

[@isaac_a]

Beautiful comparison Michael!

[@BimboNo6]

Quick question - what app we're you using for the lock screen? It looked pretty cool!

[@slaydanchalmers]

Fantastic review as always Michael. For me, I can't go past the Icon's superior camera.

[@niFeforever]

The Icon's(930's) screen can reproduce totally pitch black. I've tested it by turning on full brightness at night and setting up an image with a white square while most of the picture was black. Then I covered the white part with a book and, to my surprise, the black portion was actually pitch black! Unlike the S3's which I previously owned.

[@MTWright]

I'm looking for a windows phone but I don't know which to buy. Any recommendations?

[@naimulislam923]

I like this comparison. I never realized Windows phones had so much to offer and I'm impressed honestly.

[@misterfpico]

I have used both of these and what it boiles down to is weather or not you watch or listen to much media. You gotta love the Boomsound speakers! Im personally tired of cupping my phones to redirect the audio somewhere forward. One more item to keep in mind is Blinkfeed, this is one of my favorite features/app on the HTC line. Im a huge Nokia fan but give it up for the HTC One! Lets hope someone can figure out how to duel boot this bad boy like the H7.

[@Pocket-Calculator]

Wait, the M8 has a 5MP front-facing but only 4MP rear-facing? That's stupid.

[@Pocket-Calculator]

Ben Micael Dven 💔

[@Centrinario]

The 4MP camera has 1.9 microns per pixel, so it's much better in low light than the selfie cam.

[@DarkPa1adin]

Golden Boy i thought in the One M8 its 2.0 microns?

[@DeviantMyphos]

DarkPa1adin 1.9 rounds to 2.0

[@karringjavelfofaan]

4 ultrapixels

[@SergiioMan]

HTC One M8 has expandible storage... that's another great feature... I love the ICON/930 but since there is only a 32GB available... I think the best WP at this moment is the LUMIA 1520.

[@cuddles6938]

The Icon just got the latest Denim update and 4k camera tweaks. This video is a few months old so look at some of the updated reviews after the latest update finally hit the Icon. You can get the Icon from Amazon, Verizon has not had the Icon on their Online Store since last Fall. They only offer the M8 and the Samsung Ativ S models now. Who knows if the Samsung model will ever get any updates since Samsung cares more about their Android phones.

[@cmcastro3787]

As always the best reviewer Mr.Michael Fisher Bought the lumia awesome phone

[@crushingit5128]

Waited a while to see a good full review. Good job. Though from what I've heard the HTC has a much longer battery life due to the newer professor. And I do like the ir blaster plus speakers. I'm constantly putting calls on speaker. But l feel lumia is the definition of wp8. I feel I rather get a HTC m8 for android instead. Well at least now ms/Nokia will have to start coming up with more features finally to keep up. Regardless thanks for posting this comparison. Still no idea which I want. All be it a $200 difference

[@scyther6666]

An excellent review as always. However, I'm still eagerly waiting for a 1520 replacement.

[@GustavodeCairesAnhaia]

Michael Fisher is the BEST reviewer EVER, great comparison by the way, and I would buy the HTC One M8.

[@ngyanduan9765]

The pureview camera + camera shutter on One M8 body would be perfect.

[@ASMR-soothingsounds]

I just chose the M8 over the ICON. I knew what I was giving up on the ICON (stellar camera, wireless charging) opting for the beautifully designed M8.

[@Lansky1213]

@Adam Faulkner It's a button to basically swipe right to access the App list. But u can easily just swipe right so its hardly used.

[@BlackDragonIVvids]

I'd take the Nokia, the reason being that I already have the HTC One (M7) for Android, and I'd like to change it up. Also I have little to not use for the speakers on my HTC One as I dont often use them, and I enjoy taking nice pictures. So regardless of "changing it up", I'd still refer the Nokia Lumia

[@thecalledout7]

Lumia! I am buying one now! The video I been looking for.

[@mcglitter07]

Each phone has almost perfect score. But as someone that has been loyal with Nokia since ever, i prefer the Icon even though I can't buy one because I don't live in US. But, great review! Very entrrtaining, keep making great videos!

[@ayame23i]

love the review... i may be using android now, but i can see good potential with WP as my next viable...

[@DarkPa1adin]

Remember to keep your pixels ultra, and your view pure! :) the more I watch Fisher's review the more I like him... probably my english improved too! nice video though. personally i prefer Lumia for windows to the M8. it is really a tough call... I think M8 is better on android to windows. The only reason for a windows phone is really lumia camera and its nokia map... :)

[@kavatichinna5500]

I am pleased with ur videos man

[@thepeddle]

With HTC offering a windows version it would be amazing to be able to get the icon with an android version. The build quality and camera running android would be sweet.

[@supernova1976]

Love the lock screen @ 41 sec, what app is that ?

[@Pocketnow]

Microsoft's Lock Screen Beta, available in the Windows Store. ^M

[@monotheng7069]

I don't know if everybody who using this app has the same problem with me is battery drains much faster after install this app. It's awesome lock screen anyway.

[@KramSacul]

Mono THENG It's a laggy piece of garbage with ugly fonts. Avoid.

[@eddwarddhenson2870]

i have a m8 and love it but had i known the lumia had the camera it had i may have been swayed, too late now. still love my new windows phone.

[@captainlcm]

This guy is a cool dude. Damn he got style

[@TheLatino2000]

I love music and sound quality in a device is a must , and I don't take lots of pictures... Therefore , I'll go with the m8 !

[@abuals]

Another Fan of you from INDIA... Thumbs Up!!!!!! Great Reviews... The last part that you say that its our choice and our priority that which one do we wanna choose is true. Coz it depends what we use....

[@Fredinchitown]

Where did you find that lock screen at? Would love to have. Thanks in advance!

[@thunderbirdstsa6013]

great job Michael

[@MI-Tech]

What about the Ativ SE by samsung? Pocketnow it's one of Verizon's flagship windows Phones too I believe, and it is the cheapest build, but also the most lightweighted one at 136 grams. :P Will their be any coverage on that phone?

[@RoshadSmith]

Well done Michael Fisher! #applause

[@rifqinor]

you can setting the double tap to wake up on Nokia Lumia 930. Go to settings -> touch -> check the "Double tap to wake up the phone" box. :)

[@itsall4tay247]

I am on ATT but I think we as enthusiasts should reward HTC for giving us a choice. I love Nokia and I know it is customized for WP but they have left the high end and we need some phones. I am buying the M8 when it hits ATT.

[@Apple4Android]

Nokia icon is the way to go, but good to see htc finally back in the market with a windows phone, hopefully more will follow

[@eniolafolorunso1095]

LOL AT 4:36 WHEN HE SAID ON ANY WINDOWS PHONE I WAS LIKE UM, ON ANY SMARTPHONE, THEN HE CORRECTED HIMSELF LOL. I LOVE MY ICON. CAN'T BELEIVE I EVER OWNED AN IPHONE.

[@linkon_]

Deal breaker for One M8 is camera and no shutter key while deal breaker for Lumia 930 / Icon is no sd card storage

[@blazejewiczk]

Thanks for the videos. Still enjoy them mike. I have htc with android and love it. My stepfather needed a bigger screen because of his bad eyes. So i gave him the htc. I have tried the windows phones and coming from a linux guy really did not cared for the titles. I left windows echo system back in 2010 after couple months using windows 7. My last favorite microsoft os omg!!!!!!!! Was yes actually windows vista. I never had any problems because i always max out my systems.

[@bboywicked]

very nice review i go for lumia super amoled rules :D and of course here maps. drive and more

[@mikeg3644]

Lumia Icon is a really good phone and so is the M8 but the 4MP sensor doesn't cut it enough for me, the 20MP sensor is clearly the better choice. Im due for an upgrade in a couple weeks and trying to narrow down my decision. Ive never owned a lumia but i think it would be a fluid and fun experience.

[@p3wx4]

Lumia have more real screen estate, Wireless charging, OIS, much more MegaPixels, Better screen, better support, better apps. M8 just have better speakers and expandable storage, and of course, very good selfie camera.

[@TheShinraCorp]

That is a very interesting VS you guys did. Now if only the M8 would get out of exclusivity and land on another carrier then we're golden for some Windows Phone competition ;)

[@StrickenWithFear]

Have you gotten an M8 for windows yet since they are now on T-Mobile and AT&T?

[@TheShinraCorp]

StrickenWithFear Sadly though I don't I live in Canada, and we get barely any Windows Phone love here :P

[@StrickenWithFear]

MrWindowsPhone Poor Canada. I feel so sad especially since we live (as countries) so close together. But I do remember reading from a few people that the AT&T and T-mobile lines work in Canada because those two companies are the standard that most of the world uses. So if you buy that or the Lumia 1520 unlocked, it should work.

[@TheShinraCorp]

StrickenWithFear Haha thanks, I'll probably find a used M8 Windows version on Ebay or some forum site and then unlock it, I have a 1520 with me but it's financially blocked because someone owes AT&T 1200$.... soooo yeah I think I'll just resell that and get an M8 or just wait for a W10 device.

[@StrickenWithFear]

MrWindowsPhone I hope that all works out for you. Have a good day :)

[@TravelingCyclone]

My Lumia 930 supports double tap to wake, so I suppose the Icon does too. It are the same phones anyway.

[@juffurey]

the icon is actually the 929, so I guess that's the only hardware difference. I know it does require hardware to support the double tap.

[@JumperTheHunter]

juffurey it only requires software. cyan update (;

[@cuddles6938]

Yeah I think he mispoke. I see other videos showing the Icon and it double taps to wake just fine. As for what the Cyan update is I have no idea, is that what they are calling the 8.1.1 version? Just hope it gets released soon, my 8x is still waiting for the 8.1 update, one thing that sucks about being a Verizon customer.

[@juffurey]

TekReview's 8.1.1 is 8.1 GDR1

[@ivarsbebriss9979]

double tap to wake up is available on Nokia Lumia 930 (WP 8.1) - I'm using it is Icon that different? For me it was an easy choice as HTC costs more :)

[@ivarsbebriss9979]

and HTC is more slippery and it's curved back makes it hard to operate on a table

[@AmrKRZ]

great review !

[@markreif1]

Already have the M8 Android and the ICON - wouldn't consider flipping to the M8 Windows unless FLAC playback and screen-on for at least 60 min becomes a reality for the Windows M8. Also really liking the AMOLED of the Lumina over the M8's Windows look and feel. I also felt the ICON was more responsive with 8.1. developer installed while comparing the two in a store setting.

[@aditnewah5565]

of course for me ur will be Lumia. I already own one and have never looked at anything else and wanna upgrade to Lumia 930. 1020 is also not bad but it beats every cellphone camera in the market. Plus I like the Nokia camera app that gives a greater control on the photos I shoot.

[@LuvPatel26]

Both are my Favourites.....I wil go for both :)

[@ihussain1011]

Such a tough decision but in the end I personally would option for Nokia Lumia Icon. LG G2 user, currently.

[@syedrizwan9420]

hey plz do the review of lumia 830 as well as about its camera performance and also about lumia 730

[@tompriest1227]

The Lumia 930 (Icon) DOES SUPPORT the 'double tap to wake' feature as I have the Lumia 930 and have this feature... The screen is also amazing.. much better than on the Htc One M8.. And peformance wise... the lumia has the edge. The corners of the phone is not sharp.. I know this and IN MY OPINION.. I prefer the design as mine has a lovely matte orange backing. :)

[@mustafasuzen22]

This is awesome comparison Michael. Personally I'm HTC fan but in this two phone I prefer the lumia icon aka lumia 930. Because it has a better camera than the HTC one m8 for windows also it has capacitive buttons. I hate software buttons on smartphones, they keeping space on the screen. Anyway Nokia is the winner fir this one.

[@abdulwahab2020]

I prefer Icon due to its display, but excellent and balanced review, thumbs up,

[@DeepakGupta31a]

I have Lumia Icon.. and m loving it...fantastic phone

[@TheSaikou96]

If there was a dual boot with android and windows I would love it. I need android apps but windows UI is gorgeous. And the Icon shows it with that display oh well not getting a windows phone since not enough up to date apps

[@benkoadam75]

In my opinion , Lumia Icon is the best looking smartphone to date.

[@poeticsilence047]

Windows does have double tap to wake. They actually came out with it first. My Lumia 928 has it. It's had it for awhile now before many Android phones. Just look in the settings it is hidden. Pocketnow

[@lamboiah]

Fact check Michael, any WP8.1 phone has double tap to wake via a setting in the touch settings list item. Opinion: only girlie hands have issues with the rounded corners of the icon. My lumia 925 does not affect me at all.

[@victoroliveira3256]

Great review it's gonna come down to these phones and the new apple phone it will be a tuff decision

[@TheWolfHowling]

One advantage that the M8 has over the icon is that it while be coming to other carriers whereas the Icon looks to be staying a Verizon exclusive

[@Nightwing915]

Just curios i want an icon but I am a little concerned about the icon not having 8.1.1 does it mater too much?

[@Lansky1213]

@Aisback Really? I thought that feature was not on the 930. Did they update it with cyan?

[@drunkenmick]

MS has vowed to provide updates for Lumias through Windows 10, while HTC has kinda sucked considering updates. The HTC 8X isn't even on 8.1, while the Lumia 520/521 has the latest updates. I admire HTC's ambition, but if you want support in the future, I'd suggest the Lumia.

[@shendricks517]

I started with icon and changed to the m8 based the music and the icon to me was much more heavier . I use my 1020 for pic so I still the best of both worlds

[@Lansky1213]

It's hard because these are my favorite 2 phone manufacturers but I own the 1520 which has the same specs as the 930 and I also have the Android M8. Can't choose so I'll nest wait on the Lumia 830

[@petergersei]

Sorry,can you tell me what locksreen app you're using?It is super.

[@maxeluy]

Sadly in 2020 is almost impossible to use Windows Phone 😩. I miss it so hard!

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Hack it

[@jovanyvera6963]

Are Nokia phones good because i am looking forward to buy one.

[@hbsupermage]

the 930 does support double tap wake, also, i dont know why, but the 930 feels way better build

[@cuddles6938]

I think the Icon has the Double Tap to wake just like the 930, with the last Cyan update.

[@NickoPorras627]

Icon or any other Lumia with amoled technology or even other lumias tends to have high brightness on AUTO under sunlight. I tried it on my 1020 and the screen is so bright under sunlight over Automatic Brightness.

[@aaamash]

I'm thinking to quit the world of Android soon and was thinking about the M8 coz I adore HTC. Also, I was waiting for the release of iPhone6, but I'm a heavy user and its screen won't last a month with me! BTW, I am a big fan of LOST!

[@dhawal28pawar]

Can i ask Which Theme are you using my Nokia lock screen never opens like that

[@cadenchurchill4296]

It's pretty amazing to see how much better the iPhone 11's camera is in 2019 than those phones!

[@charl.meyers]

How about fusing the two phones together? Have to Lumia legendary built quality, with the HTC materials and design, and mix the Lumia PureView Camera with the HTC BoomSound speakers. That would make the Perfect windows phone

[@jaimetorres6994]

Charl Meyers That would make the Perfect phone, no just windows phone. Sweet dreams u.u

[@dan1996DO]

I'd go with the Lumia, just for the camera and maybe wireless charging. But i really value an excellent camera, so to each his own, i guess. M7 user btw