Can the HTC Windows Phone 8 Beat Out Its Competition in 2013? It looks like HTC's Windows Phone 8 is going to give the others a run for their money. In a new report released today by the mobile phone experts over at MyRatePlan.com, the HTC phone takes two of the top five spots on the list of "Best Windows Phone of 2013" with its 8X and 8S models. According to the press release , the rankings were based on device features, tech specs, consumer buzz, customer demand and manufacturer sales history.