HTC One E8 trades the attractive aluminum skin

The HTC One E8 trades the attractive aluminum skin of the M8 for slick polycarbonate. In so doing, HTC has created an alternate version of the M8 that carries over most of the more expensive phone's key features, but packages them a less expensive shell. Who is the E8 for? Well, if you're looking for something a bit lighter and less expensive than the M8 that still has flagship appeal, the E8 could be for you. It might also appeal to those who dislike metal, or want more color.

The defining factor of the E8 is its polycarbonate skin. The plastic shell is what sets it apart from the M8. It's basically the same size as the M8. The height and width are the same, but it’s a wee bit thicker front-to-back (9.9mm vs. 9.3mm.) It's more than half an ounce lighter.

Side-by-side, it’s hard to tell the E8 from the M8, at least when viewed head-on. The E8 has the same gray panels above and below the screen with drilled holes for the BoomSound speakers. The user-facing camera and flash are in the exact same spots on both phones. Perhaps the most obvious factor differentiating the front faces is the lack of chamfers on the E8, which often gleam on the M8. I like the front of the E8, but I can't say I like the design of the back. It's plain as can be. The glossy (and very slippery!) plastic surface has a gentle curve, but it's devoid of any design cues. 

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