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HTC One A9#3810

Released: 2015

HTC One A9

Overall Score

38.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3810)38.3
Performance(#4593)56.9
Camera(#1550)56.7
Display(#1903)80.2
Battery(#5993)20.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2386)62.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The HTC One A9 features a sleek aluminum body with a slim profile, measuring 145.8 x 70.8 x 7.3 mm and weighing 143g.
  • Its 5.0-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
  • Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU, delivering adequate performance for everyday tasks.
  • The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with optical image stabilization, capable of recording 1080p video, while the 4 MP front camera serves well for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2150 mAh, supporting 18W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with an upgrade option to 7.0 Nougat, it features HTC's Sense UI for a customized experience.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The device is available in multiple colors, including Carbon Gray and Opal Silver.
  • However, it does not offer water resistance or stereo speakers.
  • The presence of a headphone jack is a notable inclusion for audio enthusiasts.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2150 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2150 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions145.8 x 70.8 x 7.3 mm (5.74 x 2.79 x 0.29 in)
Weight143 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsCarbon Gray, Opal Silver, Topaz Gold, Deep Garnet, Pink
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat7 (2CA) 300/100 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), Sense UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass