I've been using an iPhone for quite a while and finally decided to switch to an android phone. After searching around quite a lot, I keep getting the feeling that the HTC One m8 is perfect for me. I want a pretty and functional UI with good build quality. The camera and fitness features on the S5 just don't interest me all that much. So yeah, I'd love to win the HTC One (m8) if possible :D
I really want to get that Dot View case for the HTC One, but I don't want to cover up the sexyness. The S5 is a good phone, but you'll probably want to get a case to hide it from the world and protect it's fragile body.
lmao..fragile body..umm that would be that slippery metal m8 phone..samsung makes plastic because it can handle drops & scratches very well..let me know 5 months from now how that m8 looks if u dont put a case on it...lmao
AYDELL2123 i haven't dropped mine yet and its really easy to hold onto if you like cheap plastic go for it but look at dropped test it outlasts every phone it goes against
AYDELL2123 ummmm I am currently using a phone I dropped the other day as a mater of fact its the 2nd time iv dropped it an its made of plastic part of the plastic chipped off and you cant see craters on the back where it impacted the pavement if I have had a HTC ONE I highly doubt part of the metal would be chipped off an have craters visible more than likely I could of just wiped it off like it never even happened lol
I have been a Samsung owner ( S, S2, S3, S4 ) for the longest time but originally started out with an HTC Hero. I saw your video this morning and had to go check out each phone at Future Shop by my home. I am on the fence. The S5 has a great platform and IP67 protection. However, was quite taken back by the HTC One (M8). Aluminum case, dual rear camera, KitKat, Bigger screen, and all its features. It would probably be the phone I would love to have but since I a locked into a contract with the S4 I can only hope that I get a chance to win one ! Great videos by the way. Most informative than the other videos out there.
I had the Samsung Galaxy S3 and traded it in for the HTC One M8, and I must say, the phone is amazing. Now, I'm aware that using the S3 as an example isn't the viable but I have had hands on experiences with the S5 and I must say that there isn't must difference. Yes, it's bigger, yes a lot faster, and the camera is amazing but after a while, the gimmicks just fade on you and the build quality just leaves you in distaste. Both phones are amazing pieces of kit (HTC One M8 & Galaxy S5) but weighing it all, I'd have to say that the HTC tips it (barely). Yes, the camera isn't as good as the S5's but it's still very clear with beautiful tones, the S5 being crystal clear but very vibrant, I don't know, you may like that but to me it seems to smack me in my face. The HTC fits really well in your hand and the curved back helps a lot with that but I recommend getting a case as the aluminium shell renders it as slippery as a... well... I've never been good at similes. But in itself, the build quality is sheerly blissful. It's beautiful to look act and feels like it could give the cliché Nokia brick a run for it's money as far as indestructibility goes. Of course it isn't perfect, WiFi connectivity does seem to be an issue from time to time and other little things. Both phones are outstanding pieces of technology and it all depends on personal preference; you'll be happy regardless what you choose, but as far as I know, the HTC One M8 is the one the wins it.
I own the HTC one M8 and you will not be disappointed. It is the best phone I have ever owned and the "selfie" mode is fantastic. There is no other phone on the market that takes such good "selfies". I also own a 5S and previously had the S4, S3 and HTC One M7. The camera takes great low light pictures but in full sunlight you will need to be careful but it still takes very good pictures. The build quality is awesome and the ability to take a 128gb says volumes. Touch sensitivity is the best I have ever experienced and, finally, HTC Sense is absolutely gorgeous.
Great comparison! HTC one M8 is for me, is not the best camera, but sense 6 is the winner, and is faster with multitask, is elegant, is a premium phone.
Samsung S4 or HTC One M8, either if I could win that would be the biggest thing I've ever won! My birthday was just a few days ago, I'd love to win one or the other! Anyway love your show!
Htc One m8 wins in build quality. its so gorgeous and also it wins in sound quality. S5 in my opinion wins in just about all the other important stuff. That 16mp ISOCELL camera is premium, slightly faster cpu, plus wins in battery life, display quality, software features, plus water resistant, fingerscanner and Knox for excellent security. Thats not even all of it but I will gladly take a S5 over m8 :)
External speakers are hardly important to most consumers. Out of the many many smartphones I have owned, the speakers were never even in the top five reasons to buy. I am plugged into great headphones 99.5% of the time. I haven't met a single person who primarily or even significantly uses their phones speakers. So, it's not a competitive advantage.
Khemistry I know you... you are a Samsung fanboy....tell me one thing, if you dont use external speaker, then how do you understand that your phone is ringing?...
jan van der veen Dude...to hear it, the phone needs an external speaker to produce the ring. That's why every phone has an external speaker. So it is pointless to say " I haven't met a single person who primarily or even significantly uses their phones speakers". Hope you have enough brain to understand this point.
Prithwish Dutta Lmao...What a smartass. Khemistry is clearly talking about playing MUSIC through your primary phone speakers (Seeing as his comment was a opening thread response to someone talking about Boom Sound Speakers). I rarely use it to play music outloud, and if I do, I'm not worried about the phone speakers being great or not... They're PHONE SPEAKERS dumbass lol. No phone speakers are gonna be "Good" in general terms regardless. I too am almost consistently plugged in using good headphones instead of worried about how good my phone speakers are. NO SHIT you need them for when your phone rings/for notifications, just about every single phone ever invented has phone speakers to "produce the ring" lmao...You have a mute point AND extremely obvious point. Ugh.... Theres no way you're serious though. You have to be a troll. Or a idiot. Either suffices. Pick one.
Guys, you know that Samsung cheats in benchmarks right, Google it and andantech has some nice stuff on it. They both have the exact same chipaet, don't say one is faster than another, they are the exact same speed. If you want to get nitty gritty, despite its lower clock speed, the HTC one has a better temperature displacement meaning it will throttle less often and be able to maintain a higher clock speed longer is games. And you can also always overclock, REMEMBER THESE ARE THE EXACT SAME CHIPSETS!!!! It all comes down to ui optimization!
not true bud... they are NOT the same chipset. take a look at the model numbers of the proccessor and compare that to qualcomms website... here ill do it for you... and btw you do understand that the htc one also uses DDR2 RAM vs DDR3 in the s5, s4, s3, s2...... yeah...... and as for benchmarks, everyone "cheats" so get over it... www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_vs_htc_one_m8-review-1067p5.php
really would like to understand those who buys samsung. i tried both, decided for m8. those who buy s5 just explain to me WHY plastic with childish UI is better? how i decided: everyday thing needed to look and feel solid, in bonus i get good sound.
Over the years, I've had the Samsung S2 and the S4. Both phones were amazing, and have been looking into the Samsung S5 as my next phone. However the HTC One (M8) was recommended by a friend, who currently works for Koodo, and mentioned that the Samsung S5 is more likely to show down in performance overtime. So now I'm currently viewing both phones to see which one best suits my personal preference. Thank you very much for your video. It's the best video I've seen so far on comparing the two phones. After watching your video, my decision is at a 60 : 40 ratio; Samsung S5 in the lead.
I have been a Samsung owner for years now and I love the brand but I think other than the rear camera issue, I would take the HTC M8!!! Hands down. Those speakers sell it for me
Gerrard Sutherlin I had the s4 and now I have the m8 and I don't miss the camera at all. and I don't miss the plastic aaannnd the speakers are great on the m8.
Who uses external phone speakers in 2014??? Either headphones are the norm, and if people want external sound, they use Bluetooth to connect to a real audio system.
Ive owned the Htc one M8 for about a month and ive fallen in love with many features. The style of the phone and especially the boomsound speakers. The camera was also great it took good pictures I didnt complain the pictures were awesome and the camera took instant photos. The only reasons why I didn't like it was because the battery was not removable so if I was ever on a road trip or not accessible to charger I wouldn't be able to swap batteries and also because the screen I would play alot of games and the on touch keys like the menu button and the home button would get in my way alot and would open. So I decided to sell my m8 I did and with the money I oaid the difference and got myself a S5. I noticed the screen looked so much better and bigger due to the compact buttons and not touch buttons. I missed having physical buttons and being able to swap a battery incase my battery dies. ive actually owned both phones unlike many commenters and I cant say one is better than the other but I can say some features are better than the other . The S5 has a nicer and bigger display, the pictures are more sharper, and the keyboard for me at least is easier to use. However the htc has the best sound I have ever heard I mean its literally loud the s5 sounds like crap compared to the m8 and the quality of the m8 is much better. It is heavier but better build quality. They both have great soft wares they both have great processors not one is better than the other their both the same. In my conclusion its whatever your looking for. If you dont care about having an extra battery and if u want better sound for movies music gaming get the m8. For the s5 u can swap out the battery if it dies the display is a bit bigger and looks more vivid and its way slimmer. Their both awesome phones and im honored to have had both. Cheers.
M8 camera features are better, 3d, zoe, u focus etc, s5 design is ugly, main selling point for me was boomsound, build and duo camera for those awesome 3d pics.
New subscriber here! I like your thorough review and even pace of video. As for the phones, I used to really favour for M8 but that heart rate feature on the S5 sounds so cool! If only a company would just grab all the awesome hardware features from all the devices to make a superphone, but I guess that might be a patent issue?
Great video and thorough which is what really makes it worthy of praise. I ended up going with the M8. I just renewed from the M7 and your video did it for me. Gotta day though - it was a close call. I sure wouldn't mind the S5 if you are feeling generous. Thanks man. Much appreciated for the info.
Give me the s5. You will have to buy a case for both phones anyway. I can buy a metal case but I'm not that excited about the metal, I want longevity and durability
Awesome! Confused on which one to get, love them both. Made my decision a whole lot easier now being that my S4 isn't working and has a broken screen and LCD. Thank you so much for the review.
Great post and very unbiased!!! Thank you for it!!! The Galaxy S5 features are very appealing, but my personal preference leans towards the HTC One M8; IMO a more well rounded integrated package, plus I lean towards the more "darker" colors. Again....to each one it's own!!! :'D
I suggest that you add the following topics in a smartphone review: -When talking about the battery...Can the battery be easily replaced? -When describing the apps... Can the apps be installed on the MicroSD card out of the box? (the early versions of the S3 were not able to do it until a patch was available) No one is talking about security... why is that? What is the standard security software included and how well it performs? (due to all the IDTheft going on, spam, spyware, etc. security and how each company approaches privacy for the end user are important factors to me.
very good comparison, you were very clear and right to the point. I have been reviewing phones for 2 months, I'm finally sold on the HTC ONE M8. thanks
For me,HTC as a brand is the best.When HTC M8 came out i knew it is the best phone ever but it is too expensive.I am making apps myself so i could use HTC M8 to keep developing new apps because the phone is simply perfect ! And yes, i want to win HTC M8! :)
Just got my htc one m8 3 days ago upgraded from a htc Evo 4g lte and best choice I ever made I was undecided if to switch to a galaxy but after all the s5 it's just a bunch of new hardware as to the m8 I love the design the front speakers and just overall the experience. Also the camera is not as bad as they say it's actually quite good for normal pictures and really good in low light environments. Currently I'm still debating what case to get and I'm also waiting on my red carbon skin that should make my phone look awesome..
I've been watching quite a bit of your reviews and comparisons and I must I quite enjoy them. I would love to get the HTC One m8, but both phones are great!
Another comprehensive comparison video - definitely keep them coming! I reckon it's going to have to be the Galaxy S5 for me, but it's a close call :-) Put me in the running, cause I'd love to get one :-)
I used the m8 for two weeks, while my daughter chose to get the gs5. I took mine back yesterday and traded it for an s5. The m8 was a good phone, all-round, but the most impressive feature was the KICKASS speakers on the FRONT. I can't say enough about how awesome they were... however, in the end that was the only thing that made my decision tough in choosing between the two. I mean, really tough... those speakers were amazing, and it was so nice to have them on the front, no longer having to either cup my hand around the speaker in the back (so damn annoying) or use headphones in order to hear. But the s5 won me in the end, with absolutely everything else. Beautiful to look at, excellent picture qualities, incredibly smooth performance, and almost unbelievable speed. They are both fast phones, but to me, the s5 seemed faster, and definitely much smoother in performance. It seemed like the htc one m8, when it got too busy (which was often, as I use my phones very heavily for EVERYTHING) it did start to get a bit sluggish, forcing me to have to do the ol clearing cache, close apps, etc. VERY annoying... but not so much with the s5. In my opinion, the s5 wins, by far. If it hadn't been for those damn speakers on the m8, I would've exchanged it for my gs5 much sooner.
HTC One M8 I've been buying HTC ever since I had the HTC Mogul. Then I went to the HTC Touch Pro, Touch Pro 2, HTC Evo, HTC EVO 3D, now the HTC EVO 4G LTE.
Tough choice! I think id give the htc1 a go since ive done apple and Samsung already. I really like the speakers on the front, and hopefully the camera would be good enough!! Good Video Boss!!
Great video! I personally prefer the smasumg camera for more recreational use rather than serious stuff, and i just wanted to say this helps alot with an update on the 2 best smart phones im looking into. Also i just subscribed :))) ty!
Great review budd. My impression is that people like this reviews to be both professional and more theatrical. I think that if you can manage to combine the two you will get much more likes. Cheers
I like taking pictures with my phone that I have right now (a Samsung Droid Charge), but I also would like a phone that streams media very well. Since the HTC M8 has the two front facing speakers that would make for great Movie and RUclips watching, but the Galaxy S5 still has the better rear camera (im not much of a selfie guy so the HTC's front facing camera wouldnt do much for me) . I would love to have either phone but I think that the Galaxy S5 would be the one that i would pick. This was a great video and I hope that there will be many more like it. :)
I love your review. Made my husband and I now want to stick to being HTC users. We are due for an upgrade from our EVO and wanted to compare before investing.
I bought the HTC M8 2 weeks ago and i gotta say it...its AWESOME. I used to have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and boy was I bored of it. Looking at both the S3 and the S5 the experience on day to day usage in terms of software and android skin is pretty much the same. My M8 isn't just a step up from my Galaxy S4 its a step up from Samsung itself!
I've been stuck on whether I should use Samsung Galaxy S5 or HTC one (m5). Both seem like something I would joy and love to use. So to me it doesn't matter which one I get. Overall, a fantastic video, good job TechSmartt. You done an outstanding job once again!(:
On my previous comment , I said that I liked both phones but when I watched you video like what?7th time..I really think that the htc one m8 is far more better then the s5 ..waiting for more upcoming comparison video..and I really would like to win a htc one m8 please thank you :D your the best
I was between getting either of these phones from T-mobile this past weeked, I've always been a fan of the Galaxy S- series but the M8's aluminum body and boomsound were just too enticing so I decided to go with that one and now I'm bouncing off the walls as I wait for UPS to deliver it later this week :D
Love your video, although there are many words I didn't understand as you were speaking way too fast. I will be buying the S5 to replace my S4 as the camera on the HTC One (M7 and M8) are not up to par with the competition and this would be one of the main features I use the phone for :)
Great analysis of both phones, well done! I think I'm going to have to say the Samsung wins just for battery life, and for processing speed... the camera is definitely another plus. I learned a lot thank you very much and I am going to head out now and go buy the s5.
Thank you for a very informative and unbiased video. Each will appeal to different groups for different reasons. If I win make mine the HTC M8. If I want to take pictures I'll use a digital camera but for the phone capabilities the HTC M8 fits my needs the best.
Nice comparison video. I'm leaning towards the M8 a little, but which do you prefer? Both platforms seem extremely well matched, just tiny variations here and there, but overall they seem very similar.
My family has been using ssung phones for a while now, I have and Gs3 and my brother has the Gs4. However, i think it is time to make a change. I am sold on the HTC One (M8) because of the focus feature and also the improved ultrasound front speakers. And in my opinion, the HTC One simply looks better.
I would buy (and win) the HTC One M8, I love the design, quality, software and the camera is good enough. Mostly I want the M8 because I hate the slimy plastic feel of my current GS3!
I already have the m7 and I think it's a great phone! HTC seem to have worked on all the minor faults with the m7 E.g battery life, and I think from a design perspective it's the best phone on the market.
The M8 is drop dead gorgeous! The metal gradient that runs along its back makes it look super refined, sophisticated and sleek. I would love to have a work of art & tech in my pockets! I call dibs on the M8 this time!
I think you should've mentioned the Dot View Case for HTC M8. I have the M8 with a Dot View Case and does look quite nice. One can see the basic information like time and weather or make a call without opening the case.
Ugh choosing one is difficult- first I heard that the s5 fingerprint scanner doesn't 100% work all the time! then again I think the htc is a little too heavy for a phone. Wouldn't mind a little help!
I appreciate the great overview of each phone, I was very curious about the features of the HTC and you helped. With that said, I do like the Samsung better. Thanks for not trashing either phone!!
I've been using an iPhone for quite a while and finally decided to switch to an android phone. After searching around quite a lot, I keep getting the feeling that the HTC One m8 is perfect for me. I want a pretty and functional UI with good build quality. The camera and fitness features on the S5 just don't interest me all that much.
So yeah, I'd love to win the HTC One (m8) if possible :D
I really want to get that Dot View case for the HTC One, but I don't want to cover up the sexyness. The S5 is a good phone, but you'll probably want to get a case to hide it from the world and protect it's fragile body.
lmao..fragile body..umm that would be that slippery metal m8 phone..samsung makes plastic because it can handle drops & scratches very well..let me know 5 months from now how that m8 looks if u dont put a case on it...lmao
AYDELL2123 my m7's rear aluminum body can handle knife, key, and coin scratches. I can wipe it off with my hands
The galaxy s5 was able to handle a car.
AYDELL2123 i haven't dropped mine yet and its really easy to hold onto if you like cheap plastic go for it but look at dropped test it outlasts every phone it goes against
AYDELL2123 ummmm I am currently using a phone I dropped the other day as a mater of fact its the 2nd time iv dropped it an its made of plastic part of the plastic chipped off and you cant see craters on the back where it impacted the pavement if I have had a HTC ONE I highly doubt part of the metal would be chipped off an have craters visible more than likely I could of just wiped it off like it never even happened lol
I have been a Samsung owner ( S, S2, S3, S4 ) for the longest time but originally started out with an HTC Hero. I saw your video this morning and had to go check out each phone at Future Shop by my home. I am on the fence. The S5 has a great platform and IP67 protection. However, was quite taken back by the HTC One (M8). Aluminum case, dual rear camera, KitKat, Bigger screen, and all its features. It would probably be the phone I would love to have but since I a locked into a contract with the S4 I can only hope that I get a chance to win one ! Great videos by the way. Most informative than the other videos out there.
Gr8! HTC ONE
I had the Samsung Galaxy S3 and traded it in for the HTC One M8, and I must say, the phone is amazing. Now, I'm aware that using the S3 as an example isn't the viable but I have had hands on experiences with the S5 and I must say that there isn't must difference. Yes, it's bigger, yes a lot faster, and the camera is amazing but after a while, the gimmicks just fade on you and the build quality just leaves you in distaste.
Both phones are amazing pieces of kit (HTC One M8 & Galaxy S5) but weighing it all, I'd have to say that the HTC tips it (barely). Yes, the camera isn't as good as the S5's but it's still very clear with beautiful tones, the S5 being crystal clear but very vibrant, I don't know, you may like that but to me it seems to smack me in my face. The HTC fits really well in your hand and the curved back helps a lot with that but I recommend getting a case as the aluminium shell renders it as slippery as a... well... I've never been good at similes.
But in itself, the build quality is sheerly blissful. It's beautiful to look act and feels like it could give the cliché Nokia brick a run for it's money as far as indestructibility goes.
Of course it isn't perfect, WiFi connectivity does seem to be an issue from time to time and other little things.
Both phones are outstanding pieces of technology and it all depends on personal preference; you'll be happy regardless what you choose, but as far as I know, the HTC One M8 is the one the wins it.
I'd prefer HTC M8 no doubt
I own the HTC one M8 and you will not be disappointed. It is the best phone I have ever owned and the "selfie" mode is fantastic. There is no other phone on the market that takes such good "selfies". I also own a 5S and previously had the S4, S3 and HTC One M7. The camera takes great low light pictures but in full sunlight you will need to be careful but it still takes very good pictures. The build quality is awesome and the ability to take a 128gb says volumes. Touch sensitivity is the best I have ever experienced and, finally, HTC Sense is absolutely gorgeous.
S5! And Awesome Vid!
the sheer contrast between HTC's design team and their marketing team..My God!
Great comparison! HTC one M8 is for me, is not the best camera, but sense 6 is the winner, and is faster with multitask, is elegant, is a premium phone.
Samsung S4 or HTC One M8, either if I could win that would be the biggest thing I've ever won! My birthday was just a few days ago, I'd love to win one or the other! Anyway love your show!
Though I'd rather have Samsung S5 ;)
The hottest phone in this universe...#HTCOneM8
HTC M8. Phone is flawless. Also check out the water test video on the M8. Outstanding. Does not lag at all. Had a galaxy. Glad to be back to HTC!
Htc One m8 wins in build quality. its so gorgeous and also it wins in sound quality.
S5 in my opinion wins in just about all the other important stuff. That 16mp ISOCELL camera is premium, slightly faster cpu, plus wins in battery life, display quality, software features, plus water resistant, fingerscanner and Knox for excellent security.
Thats not even all of it but I will gladly take a S5 over m8 :)
you forgot the importance of the boom sound speaker. i mean, that and the software were the only two reasons i bought htc m8.
External speakers are hardly important to most consumers. Out of the many many smartphones I have owned, the speakers were never even in the top five reasons to buy. I am plugged into great headphones 99.5% of the time. I haven't met a single person who primarily or even significantly uses their phones speakers. So, it's not a competitive advantage.
Khemistry I know you... you are a Samsung fanboy....tell me one thing, if you dont use external speaker, then how do you understand that your phone is ringing?...
Prithwish Dutta You can hear it if you dont have problems hearing
I guess your ears got damaged while listening to music?
jan van der veen Dude...to hear it, the phone needs an external speaker to produce the ring. That's why every phone has an external speaker. So it is pointless to say " I haven't met a single person who primarily or even significantly uses their phones speakers". Hope you have enough brain to understand this point.
Prithwish Dutta Lmao...What a smartass. Khemistry is clearly talking about playing MUSIC through your primary phone speakers (Seeing as his comment was a opening thread response to someone talking about Boom Sound Speakers). I rarely use it to play music outloud, and if I do, I'm not worried about the phone speakers being great or not... They're PHONE SPEAKERS dumbass lol. No phone speakers are gonna be "Good" in general terms regardless.
I too am almost consistently plugged in using good headphones instead of worried about how good my phone speakers are. NO SHIT you need them for when your phone rings/for notifications, just about every single phone ever invented has phone speakers to "produce the ring" lmao...You have a mute point AND extremely obvious point.
Ugh.... Theres no way you're serious though. You have to be a troll. Or a idiot. Either suffices.
Pick one.
Great comparison vid! Both are great phones but I've been an HTC fan since the Evo days, so naturally I'd love to get that M8!
Guys, you know that Samsung cheats in benchmarks right, Google it and andantech has some nice stuff on it. They both have the exact same chipaet, don't say one is faster than another, they are the exact same speed. If you want to get nitty gritty, despite its lower clock speed, the HTC one has a better temperature displacement meaning it will throttle less often and be able to maintain a higher clock speed longer is games. And you can also always overclock, REMEMBER THESE ARE THE EXACT SAME CHIPSETS!!!! It all comes down to ui optimization!
not true bud... they are NOT the same chipset. take a look at the model numbers of the proccessor and compare that to qualcomms website... here ill do it for you... and btw you do understand that the htc one also uses DDR2 RAM vs DDR3 in the s5, s4, s3, s2...... yeah...... and as for benchmarks, everyone "cheats" so get over it... www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_vs_htc_one_m8-review-1067p5.php
The chips of Samsung's Galaxy S5 -- Exynos and Snapdragon.
really would like to understand those who buys samsung. i tried both, decided for m8. those who buy s5 just explain to me WHY plastic with childish UI is better?
how i decided:
everyday thing needed to look and feel solid, in bonus i get good sound.
Over the years, I've had the Samsung S2 and the S4. Both phones were amazing, and have been looking into the Samsung S5 as my next phone. However the HTC One (M8) was recommended by a friend, who currently works for Koodo, and mentioned that the Samsung S5 is more likely to show down in performance overtime. So now I'm currently viewing both phones to see which one best suits my personal preference.
Thank you very much for your video. It's the best video I've seen so far on comparing the two phones.
After watching your video, my decision is at a 60 : 40 ratio; Samsung S5 in the lead.
Htc One M8 is amazing i own it, very good phone
I have been a Samsung owner for years now and I love the brand but I think other than the rear camera issue, I would take the HTC M8!!! Hands down. Those speakers sell it for me
I have last year's HTC One, and the audio is badass! It's a shame when your phone sounds better than your laptop.
I'm possibly crossing over my man. I will miss the Samsung camera though Archer Johnson
Gerrard Sutherlin I had the s4 and now I have the m8 and I don't miss the camera at all. and I don't miss the plastic aaannnd the speakers are great on the m8.
Awesome. Thanks so much for the help! aaron powell
Who uses external phone speakers in 2014??? Either headphones are the norm, and if people want external sound, they use Bluetooth to connect to a real audio system.
Ive owned the Htc one M8 for about a month and ive fallen in love with many features. The style of the phone and especially the boomsound speakers. The camera was also great it took good pictures I didnt complain the pictures were awesome and the camera took instant photos. The only reasons why I didn't like it was because the battery was not removable so if I was ever on a road trip or not accessible to charger I wouldn't be able to swap batteries and also because the screen I would play alot of games and the on touch keys like the menu button and the home button would get in my way alot and would open. So I decided to sell my m8 I did and with the money I oaid the difference and got myself a S5. I noticed the screen looked so much better and bigger due to the compact buttons and not touch buttons. I missed having physical buttons and being able to swap a battery incase my battery dies. ive actually owned both phones unlike many commenters and I cant say one is better than the other but I can say some features are better than the other . The S5 has a nicer and bigger display, the pictures are more sharper, and the keyboard for me at least is easier to use. However the htc has the best sound I have ever heard I mean its literally loud the s5 sounds like crap compared to the m8 and the quality of the m8 is much better. It is heavier but better build quality. They both have great soft wares they both have great processors not one is better than the other their both the same. In my conclusion its whatever your looking for. If you dont care about having an extra battery and if u want better sound for movies music gaming get the m8. For the s5 u can swap out the battery if it dies the display is a bit bigger and looks more vivid and its way slimmer. Their both awesome phones and im honored to have had both. Cheers.
One M8 all the way!!!
M8 camera features are better, 3d, zoe, u focus etc, s5 design is ugly, main selling point for me was boomsound, build and duo camera for those awesome 3d pics.
New subscriber here! I like your thorough review and even pace of video. As for the phones, I used to really favour for M8 but that heart rate feature on the S5 sounds so cool! If only a company would just grab all the awesome hardware features from all the devices to make a superphone, but I guess that might be a patent issue?
HTC ONE M8 FTW!
Htc One M8 wins!
Great video and thorough which is what really makes it worthy of praise. I ended up going with the M8. I just renewed from the M7 and your video did it for me. Gotta day though - it was a close call. I sure wouldn't mind the S5 if you are feeling generous. Thanks man. Much appreciated for the info.
Give me the s5. You will have to buy a case for both phones anyway. I can buy a metal case but I'm not that excited about the metal, I want longevity and durability
You can't buy a case for the HTC One M8... except for the Dot case...
It's just... too perfect.
M8 ftw all day every day.
The s5 is a toy, the htc one is a boss phone!
Awesome! Confused on which one to get, love them both. Made my decision a whole lot easier now being that my S4 isn't working and has a broken screen and LCD. Thank you so much for the review.
I would love the galaxy s5 :)
Something about the voice in this video makes this hard to watch...
Sooo true, haha I thought I was the only one who felt that way.
The commentator is more monotone than any teacher I've ever had.
Another great review! It's difficult to choose one. But, the more I watch comparisons, I think the S5 edges out the competition.
It's not water proof, it's water resistant... just sayin
So? A submarine is water resistant as well
Sry I wasn't replaying to you
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I'd prefer the M8.
Great post and very unbiased!!! Thank you for it!!! The Galaxy S5 features are very appealing, but my personal preference leans towards the HTC One M8; IMO a more well rounded integrated package, plus I lean towards the more "darker" colors. Again....to each one it's own!!! :'D
i want the galaxy S5
GS5 looks like a pop tart.
I suggest that you add the following topics in a smartphone review:
-When talking about the battery...Can the battery be easily replaced?
-When describing the apps... Can the apps be installed on the MicroSD card out of the box? (the early versions of the S3 were not able to do it until a patch was available)
No one is talking about security... why is that? What is the standard security software included and how well it performs? (due to all the IDTheft going on, spam, spyware, etc. security and how each company approaches privacy for the end user are important factors to me.
htc one all the way
The problem with the S5 is that it's ugly as hell...both carcass and TouchWiz.
very good comparison, you were very clear and right to the point.
I have been reviewing phones for 2 months, I'm finally sold on the HTC ONE M8.
thanks
GS5
S5 for the win
For me,HTC as a brand is the best.When HTC M8 came out i knew it is the best phone ever but it is too expensive.I am making apps myself so i could use HTC M8 to keep developing new apps because the phone is simply perfect ! And yes, i want to win HTC M8! :)
M8 rocks! Very thorough comparison video. Appreciate your work. Thanks.
Just got my htc one m8 3 days ago upgraded from a htc Evo 4g lte and best choice I ever made I was undecided if to switch to a galaxy but after all the s5 it's just a bunch of new hardware as to the m8 I love the design the front speakers and just overall the experience. Also the camera is not as bad as they say it's actually quite good for normal pictures and really good in low light environments. Currently I'm still debating what case to get and I'm also waiting on my red carbon skin that should make my phone look awesome..
I've been watching quite a bit of your reviews and comparisons and I must I quite enjoy them. I would love to get the HTC One m8, but both phones are great!
Really hope to get a shot at getting an m8! My iphone 4 has been causing some serious problems. Great video!!!
Another comprehensive comparison video - definitely keep them coming! I reckon it's going to have to be the Galaxy S5 for me, but it's a close call :-) Put me in the running, cause I'd love to get one :-)
I used the m8 for two weeks, while my daughter chose to get the gs5. I took mine back yesterday and traded it for an s5. The m8 was a good phone, all-round, but the most impressive feature was the KICKASS speakers on the FRONT. I can't say enough about how awesome they were... however, in the end that was the only thing that made my decision tough in choosing between the two. I mean, really tough... those speakers were amazing, and it was so nice to have them on the front, no longer having to either cup my hand around the speaker in the back (so damn annoying) or use headphones in order to hear. But the s5 won me in the end, with absolutely everything else. Beautiful to look at, excellent picture qualities, incredibly smooth performance, and almost unbelievable speed. They are both fast phones, but to me, the s5 seemed faster, and definitely much smoother in performance. It seemed like the htc one m8, when it got too busy (which was often, as I use my phones very heavily for EVERYTHING) it did start to get a bit sluggish, forcing me to have to do the ol clearing cache, close apps, etc. VERY annoying... but not so much with the s5. In my opinion, the s5 wins, by far. If it hadn't been for those damn speakers on the m8, I would've exchanged it for my gs5 much sooner.
Thanks for info!...for speaker phone, does the M8 use both of the boom sound speakers?
HTC One M8 I've been buying HTC ever since I had the HTC Mogul. Then I went to the HTC Touch Pro, Touch Pro 2, HTC Evo, HTC EVO 3D, now the HTC EVO 4G LTE.
I'm thinking that the m8 is the one. I've had 2 samsung phones and its time for a change. Great review. Thank you
Tough choice! I think id give the htc1 a go since ive done apple and Samsung already. I really like the speakers on the front, and hopefully the camera would be good enough!! Good Video Boss!!
I'm holding out for dual battery, included imax camera and integrated beer opener
keep up your great work, always thankful for your time taking these videos for people like me unsure about choosing a phone
great review bringing two big phones onto one platform ...waiting for april 24
Great video! I personally prefer the smasumg camera for more recreational use rather than serious stuff, and i just wanted to say this helps alot with an update on the 2 best smart phones im looking into. Also i just subscribed :))) ty!
Great review budd. My impression is that people like this reviews to be both professional and more theatrical. I think that if you can manage to combine the two you will get much more likes. Cheers
I like taking pictures with my phone that I have right now (a Samsung Droid Charge), but I also would like a phone that streams media very well. Since the HTC M8 has the two front facing speakers that would make for great Movie and RUclips watching, but the Galaxy S5 still has the better rear camera (im not much of a selfie guy so the HTC's front facing camera wouldnt do much for me) . I would love to have either phone but I think that the Galaxy S5 would be the one that i would pick. This was a great video and I hope that there will be many more like it. :)
I love your review. Made my husband and I now want to stick to being HTC users. We are due for an upgrade from our EVO and wanted to compare before investing.
I bought the HTC M8 2 weeks ago and i gotta say it...its AWESOME. I used to have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and boy was I bored of it. Looking at both the S3 and the S5 the experience on day to day usage in terms of software and android skin is pretty much the same. My M8 isn't just a step up from my Galaxy S4 its a step up from Samsung itself!
I had s2 now i have s4, its rly bored and buggy shit, htc rocks ( Fuck iPhones btw )
I've been stuck on whether I should use Samsung Galaxy S5 or HTC one (m5). Both seem like something I would joy and love to use. So to me it doesn't matter which one I get. Overall, a fantastic video, good job TechSmartt. You done an outstanding job once again!(:
On my previous comment , I said that I liked both phones but when I watched you video like what?7th time..I really think that the htc one m8 is far more better then the s5 ..waiting for more upcoming comparison video..and I really would like to win a htc one m8 please thank you :D your the best
I got the HTC One M8 a week ago. I am in love! If anyone has questions about the phone, feel free to ask :)
I'm a Samsung Lover...thanks for the great information. That HTC One looks awesome...
How long does it take to charge the m8? I have the m7 and it takes forever. Doubt know to switch to the s5 or m8.
I was between getting either of these phones from T-mobile this past weeked, I've always been a fan of the Galaxy S- series but the M8's aluminum body and boomsound were just too enticing so I decided to go with that one and now I'm bouncing off the walls as I wait for UPS to deliver it later this week :D
Nice video man! thank you for all the great information for these amazing phones. keep up the good work.
Love your video, although there are many words I didn't understand as you were speaking way too fast.
I will be buying the S5 to replace my S4 as the camera on the HTC One (M7 and M8) are not up to par with the competition and this would be one of the main features I use the phone for :)
Good review comparison there. I would love to win one htc one m8. Always love htc products.
Great analysis of both phones, well done! I think I'm going to have to say the Samsung wins just for battery life, and for processing speed... the camera is definitely another plus. I learned a lot thank you very much and I am going to head out now and go buy the s5.
Thank you for a very informative and unbiased video. Each will appeal to different groups for different reasons. If I win make mine the HTC M8. If I want to take pictures I'll use a digital camera but for the phone capabilities the HTC M8 fits my needs the best.
I would like to try the M8. I think it would be a good phone for me since I like to watch videos on the go.
I like Win HTC One M8 Too .. but I am in Sydney Australia now .. will I still have a chance?
Thanks Joe
I am glad you did a side by side. It gives me something to really think about.
Nice comparison video. I'm leaning towards the M8 a little, but which do you prefer? Both platforms seem extremely well matched, just tiny variations here and there, but overall they seem very similar.
I plan to get my hands on the HTC M8 once I am able too. Always been an HTC fan every since I got the HTC One X.
I love your reviews, very detailed. I also love both, samsung and htc :D
My family has been using ssung phones for a while now, I have and Gs3 and my brother has the Gs4. However, i think it is time to make a change. I am sold on the HTC One (M8) because of the focus feature and also the improved ultrasound front speakers. And in my opinion, the HTC One simply looks better.
Thx for the video... I'm really excited about the SGS5!!!
LOVE THE VIDS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
I fell in love with front facing speakers since de m7 and for that feature alone I prefer de m8
I would buy (and win) the HTC One M8, I love the design, quality, software and the camera is good enough. Mostly I want the M8 because I hate the slimy plastic feel of my current GS3!
I already have the m7 and I think it's a great phone! HTC seem to have worked on all the minor faults with the m7 E.g battery life, and I think from a design perspective it's the best phone on the market.
Thanks for the comparison. I'll go with the HTC One (M8)!
HTC one M8, another great,informative video!
I love all your reviews! You guys are such inspirations in the tech-RUclips world. I would love to win the HTC One m8
The M8 is drop dead gorgeous! The metal gradient that runs along its back makes it look super refined, sophisticated and sleek. I would love to have a work of art & tech in my pockets! I call dibs on the M8 this time!
I think you should've mentioned the Dot View Case for HTC M8. I have the M8 with a Dot View Case and does look quite nice. One can see the basic information like time and weather or make a call without opening the case.
Would take either one! Love you dude!
Is the battery cover on the HTC removable?
Both these phones has strong features but I want the HTC for build quality & front facing speakers.
No access to htc one m8 battery . Note3 still best purchase in my opinion . Hope this was helpful to you .
Awesome video. Just what im looking for
Great video, both phones are great, but I just purchased the S5, it's an awesome phone
The HTC M8 seems to be the better phone for me in comparison between these two. By the way, awesome video!!
Ugh choosing one is difficult- first I heard that the s5 fingerprint scanner doesn't 100% work all the time! then again I think the htc is a little too heavy for a phone. Wouldn't mind a little help!
I appreciate the great overview of each phone, I was very curious about the features of the HTC and you helped. With that said, I do like the Samsung better. Thanks for not trashing either phone!!
Great review and thanks for the info. S5 for me. :)
Loved the video but made me quench when you were hitting it with the hammer!! Great work id like the galaxy s5:) please
good comparison :) i like the M8 more