Windows® Phone 8S by HTC®
The Windows® Phone 8S by HTC® features an original, iconic design with powerful hardware underneath. Beats Audio® gives you great sound, while ultra useful Live Tiles make your phone more personal than ever.
- Ultimate entertainment with Xbox Live and Beats Audio™
- Impressive performance with powerful dual core processor
- Real-time updates with Live Tiles on a vibrant display
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3G
3G is a wireless technology that transfers data between mobile devices. If you connect to the internet via 3G then you'll enjoy fast browsing and downloading speeds. Costs vary between networks.4" touchscreen
An intuitive type of mobile phone interface, sensitive to pressure. Tap and swipe the touchscreen to interact with your handset, navigate menus and access apps.Camera 5+ MP
Your handset has an advanced digital camera. Often enhanced by LED flash, autofocus and digital zoom, 5+ Megapixel cameras capture clear, crisp pictures. They may also have built-in video recorders.1Ghz Dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 processor
Snapdragon™ S4 processors are ideal for ultra high end games, apps and streaming HD content, even extreme multitasking – but still give great battery life.
Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone turns your smartphone into a mini PC. Enjoy using your favourite Microsoft Windows® features and connect with Microsoft Outlook, Hotmail and Windows Live contacts while on the move.Beats Audio™ sound enhancement
Beats Audio™ is a sound enhancing technology that’s built into this smartphone. It boosts bass and treble and gives a higher quality of sound that is more true to how the artist mixed it in the studio.
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- Available on all phones, Pay monthly SIM cards, free gifts and everything else over £50. Delivery is made by Yodel. All other items are delivered first class by Royal Mail.
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- Available on all phones, Pay monthly SIM cards, free gifts and everything else over £50. Delivery is made by Yodel.
- You can nominate any week day for delivery up to two weeks in advance.
- This service isn't available in certain remote locations. Where it is, nominating a delivery day within a few days of placing your order may not be possible.
- This service isn't available on Sundays and bank holidays.
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- You can nominate any week day for delivery up to two weeks in advance.
- This service isn't available in certain remote locations. Where it is, nominating a delivery day within a few days of placing your order may not be possible.
- This service isn't available on Sundays and bank holidays
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The Windows® Phone 8S by HTC® is a smartphone that you can make truly personal with background colours, homescreen Live Tiles and more. The unique look makes it stand out in your hand, the Beats Audio™ built in makes it pack a punch in your ears and the crisp and bright 4" Super LCD touchscreen will dazzle your eyes.
An iconic body.
The design of the Windows® Phone 8S by HTC® is great to look at and feel. At just 10.28mm the Windows® Phone 8S by HTC® is a thin smartphone, but a steep taper to the edge of every side of the body makes it feel even thinner in your palm. The tile body shape reflects beautifully the Live Tiles on the homescreen, giving the whole device a pleasing symmetry. With a beautiful 4" Super LCD touchscreen, your visual media will always look amazing, whether it's photos, websites or HD movies.
Perfect for entertainment with Xbox Live and exclusive Beats Audio™.
Turn up the entertainment with Windows® Phone 8S by HTC®, get access to a massive choice of Xbox Live games and music on the move. Plus with Beats Audio™ on board, the quality of sound from your smartphone is hugely improved, making bass, trebles and vocals clearer and sharper. In fact, practically everything you hear through the speakers is being enriched. That means your music, the audio on YouTube™, the soundtracks of your movies and even sound effects in games are being boosted by Beats Audio™ technology.
Powerful hardware under the hood.
The Windows® Phone 8S by HTC® has more surprises under its body. With a 1GHz dual core S4 Snapdragon processor, the 8S has a wealth of processing power – the S4 is one of the most powerful chips around, out performing competitors in almost all tests. This means it's perfect for running multiple apps at once, giving seamless HD video streaming and recording 1080p videos.
A personal phone experience.
The brand new Windows® Phone 8 is the best looking phone software you'll find and makes the 8S great for personalising. Arrange your start screen around the people and things you love with Live Tiles, which update real-time to keep you updated. This can be status updates from Facebook™, weather reports for Manchester, updates from your photo gallery, the latest sports scores…practically anything you want. If you get a new interest or friend, just stick a tile on the homescreen; your 8S will constantly evolve to give you exactly what you want.
Instant editing & sharing with the 5MP camera.
Create and share in an instant with a 5MP camera and amazing built-in effects. A physical camera button means taking great photos is as simple as pointing and shooting, while an array of themes, colours and special effects let you unleash your creativity and fit your pictures to your mood. Then instantly upload your photos to Facebook™ and Flickr to share your favourite moments with the people who matter
A battery that goes on and on.
The Windows® Phone 8S by HTC® is such an efficient phone that its large 1,700mAh battery will last no matter what you need it for. That means collecting emails all day, heavy calling and even HD games – there'll be no need to limit your use of your smartphone again.
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors
At the heart of the devices you love, Snapdragon processors are designed using best in-class technology. The result is a single chip that contains everything your smartphone needs including CPU, graphics processing unit (GPU), internet connectivity software, power management and multimedia features. The unique all in one technology helps maximise performance without wasting battery power. Learn more about Snapdragon.
If you're looking for a unique looking smartphone with excellent sound, powerful hardware and the chance for real personalisation, the Windows® Phone 8S by HTC® is your perfect smartphone.
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Our insurance and 24/7 tech support gives you all the protection you need for your new mobile phone. With cover for theft, accidental damage and loss* and our super simple claims process, ultra-speedy processing times and round-the-clock UK based tech support phone line to support you and your phone.
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Windows® Phone 8S by HTC® with Geek Squad Mobile - Insurance & Tech Support£44.99 (Annual payment) Full terms & conditions here |
Pay as you go customers
Cover for accidental damage and theft
Cover for liquid damage
24/7 phone Tech Support from our Agents
In-store Tech Support from our Agents to help you make the most of your device
Cover for up to £300 of Carphone Warehouse phone accessories
Next working day phone replacement on claim acceptance
Insurance underwritten by Aviva
Security software for your smartphone.
Find out more about Geek Squad Mobile Insurance
You are able to upgrade your Tech Support cover to include all devices in your household for a small additional monthly fee.
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