HTC 8x

The HTC 8X is slim and slender, yet still powerful enough to match the more bulky Nokia 820. While HTC doesn’t bring as much to the Windows Phone 8 party at Nokia, the 8X looks good, and comes with Beats audio for that improved sound. We love that purple-coloured soft-shell too.

QUICK VERDICT: If apps aren’t much interest to you, then the 8X will suit you down to the ground. Windows Phone has most bases covered, but there are still some missing apps that we really crave. Even so, the hardware is solid, and HTC has managed to create a very desirable phone. All we need now is developers to fall in love with the platform