The best replacement for windows phone 8 is android.

The best alternatives to windows phone 8 are rated as following:
★★★★★  android
★★  ios
★★  ios 7
★★  android 4.4
★  android 4.2
★  blackberry 10
★  windows phone 7
★  bb10
★  android jelly bean
★  android 4.1
★  android 4.3
  android 4.2.2
  ios 6

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Speaking about windows phone 8, one probably shouldn't forget about zune.

Other search terms related to windows phone 8 and their ratings are:
★★★★★ zune
★ zune software
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