The HTC One M8 is one of the year’s most popular smartphones out there, right next to the Sony Xperia Z3. While the HTC One M8 is renowned for its durable and appealing design as well as BoomSound front-facing speakers, the Sony Xperia Z3 boasts a high quality battery which can last two days. As usual, each of the flagships has its pros and cons and it’s up to you to weight these differences.
The Sony Xperia Z3 has been in the news lately because it beat every other competitor in a battery stress test, including the new iPhone 6, Huawei Ascend Mate 7 and Samsung Galaxy S5. It even beat the HTC One M8, so if you’re set on the device with the longest battery life, look no further.
The Xperia Z3 might be the best in terms of battery life in its category, but the HTC One M8 has its own quirks. The HTC One M8 is built from an aluminium alloy that offers awesome durability and a much-appreciated metallic texture. The Sony Xperia Z3 has a more conservative design which doesn’t stray too much from the Z2 except for having a little more rounded edges, a little less bezel and being a bit lighter. The HTC One M8 has a curved body which is designed to fit in your hand better, whilst the Xperia Z3 sports a flat, glossy design.
One of thealf an hour immersed in water, so if you’re not a pool-goer or off-road driver, it should be a negligible setback for the HTC One M8. Both smartphones run on Android 4.4.4 with the One M8 sporting HTC’s own Sense 6 UI overlaid and the Xperia Z3 overlaid with a few Sony tweaks. The HTC One M8 also has a Windows 8.1 version available, which is an advantage.