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I ordered my M8 from VZW on 12/15 and received the android version via FedEx the next morning. Aside from the order mixup, which was likely my fault, that was super fast delivery! I took the android version to my local corporate VZW store and was able to get it exchanged with minimal hassle. I am coming from the Lumia Icon, so thought I would post some first impressions.
I am pleased with the phone so far. I like the curved corners versus the sharp corners of the Icon.
The phone feels a tad bit lighter, which is also nice. It is a beautiful phone, and looks like a flagship device.
I like the double-tap to wake feature - it is sometimes easier to use that versus the button.
The power/wake button on top - this is one of my gripes, but I can live with this. It is less of a problem because of double-tap to wake.
I like the software buttons better than the built-in buttons of the Icon. These are bright white, with no yellowish hue. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the navigation bar can be set to go with the theme, go with the background, or stay dark. I also like that the software buttons rotate with the phone. It's a nice touch.
The M8 comes out of the box with 8.1. This is probably the main reason that I upgraded. I was running the developer preview on the Icon and while it was tolerable, there were a few annoyances, which I will not spend time focusing on here.
The speakers on this phone are great - for music and notifications. Speaking of notifications, I can really feel the vibrate on this phone, even when it is in my pants pocket.
I do not know if the Icon had "Attentive Phone Settings" or not, but I like the auto answer feature and the flip to mute ring. These may have been present on the Icon but I did not use them.
The camera works fine for me. The fact is, I could never take really good pictures with any phone, no matter the specs. Some photos on the Icon came out great, others not so great. I have only had the phone for 24 hours, but find that the camera is adequate for my needs.
I will update this initial review at some point, but wanted to get my first impressions out there.
I have the free X-Box version of the dot-view case coming, but will likely just play with it a bit and then sell it for a few dollars. I have ordered a horizontal holster, a charging stand, and a slim SUP case for the phone.
I am pleased with the phone so far. I like the curved corners versus the sharp corners of the Icon.
The phone feels a tad bit lighter, which is also nice. It is a beautiful phone, and looks like a flagship device.
I like the double-tap to wake feature - it is sometimes easier to use that versus the button.
The power/wake button on top - this is one of my gripes, but I can live with this. It is less of a problem because of double-tap to wake.
I like the software buttons better than the built-in buttons of the Icon. These are bright white, with no yellowish hue. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the navigation bar can be set to go with the theme, go with the background, or stay dark. I also like that the software buttons rotate with the phone. It's a nice touch.
The M8 comes out of the box with 8.1. This is probably the main reason that I upgraded. I was running the developer preview on the Icon and while it was tolerable, there were a few annoyances, which I will not spend time focusing on here.
The speakers on this phone are great - for music and notifications. Speaking of notifications, I can really feel the vibrate on this phone, even when it is in my pants pocket.
I do not know if the Icon had "Attentive Phone Settings" or not, but I like the auto answer feature and the flip to mute ring. These may have been present on the Icon but I did not use them.
The camera works fine for me. The fact is, I could never take really good pictures with any phone, no matter the specs. Some photos on the Icon came out great, others not so great. I have only had the phone for 24 hours, but find that the camera is adequate for my needs.
I will update this initial review at some point, but wanted to get my first impressions out there.
I have the free X-Box version of the dot-view case coming, but will likely just play with it a bit and then sell it for a few dollars. I have ordered a horizontal holster, a charging stand, and a slim SUP case for the phone.
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