Apple has ditched its 30-pin dock connector for its new Lightning charging port

The HTC 8X scores high on design, both in hardware and software. Windows 8 is beautiful and intuitive to use for first-time smartphone buyers. For Windows 8 PC users, this handset will offer tight integration, especially with cloud services like SkyDrive, the People app, etc.But if you are looking for a phone with a great camera, this is definitely not it. What's more, since the app store doesn't compare to that of iOS or Android, buyers are always going to be one step behind. Power users will be unsatisfied with the lack of a robust notification system and proper multitasking.Overall, the 8X still falls short of comparably-priced phones like Galaxy S III and luxury mobile - and even the iPhones, including the older 4S that now falls in the same price bracket.
THE iPhone 5 is beautifully crafted and stands nearly a centimetre taller than older iPhones.This increase in height has allowed for a larger 4-inch screen and an extra fifth line of apps in the display. Besides, with this phone, Apple has ditched its 30-pin dock connector for its new Lightning charging port that's smaller, but works just as well - and it uses a nano SIM that's even smaller than a micro SIM. What's also new is that the iPhone 5 supports 4G LTE networks. Sadly, this capability won't work in India since service providers use a different radio band than the one used by Apple. 3G, however, poses no problem (in our review, we used Airtel services).
The iPhone 5's back is dominated by an aluminium plate that's flanked by reinforced glass strips at the top and bottom, making for a classylooking device. Although light, it still feels substantial to hold; and its 7.6mm profile makes it a comfortable fit in any pocket. Its touchscreen is extremely responsive to taps and swipes; text and graphics look crisp and colours are vibrant. Notably, its display is legible even in direct sunlight, arguably one of the best in smartphones. Calls are clear and 7inch tablet. Its front camera makes for sharp video calls. And its rear 8MP camera - capable of crisp snapshots and accurate colours - is possibly the fastest shooter we have seen on a handset. The web-surfing experience leaves little to be desired (if you discount the browser's lack of Flash support). iOS continues to remain an intuitive operating system, and its tight integration with the iPhone makes for a great combination; apps continue to remain this phone's USP.Photos snapped with its main camera suffer from a purple flare on the edges due to the out-of-scene light sources; annoying if you're shooting pictures with lots of lights. Panorama mode only works in vertical orientation. The new Lightning port is not compatible with the cables and connectors of any older devices (iPads, speaker docks) unless you buy an adapter.