HTC 8X Hands-On

Taking the HTC 8X for a spin. Thanks to @htcmea for giving me the device to play with! Storify feed is work in progress for now so check back in every once in a while!

Storified by Kinan Jarjous · Tue, Dec 11 2012 00:43:13

Got an #HTC8X to play with as my primary phone for a few days courtesy of @htcmea. This will rock :D #Juice8X http://twitpic.com/bh4q6j · Kinan Jarjous

@FaresAsadi Sure will do. So far the experience is quite pleasant, but I will use it heavily and subject it to my own tests. #Juice8X #HTC8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Wed, Nov 28 2012 00:00:54

@FaresAsadi meanwhile, it's probably one of the most beautiful phones I have ever held. A far cry from the S3. #Juice8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Wed, Nov 28 2012 00:02:22

Loving the #WP8 interface. Beautiful and fresh. And, finally, a comfortable size phone with the #HTC8X #Juice8X http://twitpic.com/bh5qkd · Kinan Jarjous

Was chatting with @_bigsam_ on WhatsApp when #WP8 rebooted loool. #Juice8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Wed, Nov 28 2012 06:38:26

I am pretty surprised by myself that i am liking Windows Phone. #Juice8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Wed, Nov 28 2012 10:51:00

@csnasr first day not so good, but then again i was trying lots of apps and downloads and stuff. Will let you know in a few days. #Juice8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Wed, Nov 28 2012 19:39:14

Alright. Day two with the #HTC8X. So far loving it. Installed Bingle Maps and gMaps since #WP8 Bing isn't good. #Juice8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Wed, Nov 28 2012 21:15:51

Macro photos are pretty decent on the #HTC8X. Unprocessed. #Juice8X http://twitpic.com/bhebt2 · Kinan Jarjous

One thing I am getting out of using the #WP8 is that the OS is extremely underrated. The UI is beautiful and intuitive. Puts Apple to shame.

— Kinan Jarjous · Wed, Nov 28 2012 22:52:42

Created the #htc8x Hands-On #storify feed. It will be updated as I go along so keep it locked! http://bit.ly/UdjIE1 #juice8x @htcmea

— Kinan Jarjous · Wed, Nov 28 2012 23:04:15

@susita_mm even my #HTC8X says it will rain http://twitpic.com/bhf4ga · Kinan Jarjous

Seesmic on #WP8 is amazing #Juice8X. http://twitpic.com/bhggtm · Kinan Jarjous

One of the best features of the #HTC8X is the front camera. Wide angle baby! #Juice8X http://twitpic.com/bhgqdu · Kinan Jarjous

Another #HTC8X macro shot. Quite good actually. Surprised. Just need to get used to camera focus on #WP8 http://twitpic.com/bhgw96 · Kinan Jarjous

Feels good to type with one hand again. #HTC8X #Juice8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Thu, Nov 29 2012 10:36:25

Bummer. The #HTC8X lacks the "lenses" the Lumia 920 has. Wanted to a panorama of the rainy neighbourhood. Guess i will use the S3. #Juice8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Thu, Nov 29 2012 22:17:07

Getting used to how the #WP8 camera operates. It's autofocus and you tap to set exposure metering. Made a whole lot of difference. #Juice8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Thu, Nov 29 2012 22:39:28

Meanwhile, the autofocus needs a while to get used to. #WP8 #Juice8X

— Kinan Jarjous · Thu, Nov 29 2012 22:40:02

Erratic white balance on the #HTC8X. Disappointed :( http://twitpic.com/bhofxz http://twitpic.com/bhog27 · Kinan Jarjous