Overall Score
56.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#4225)56.9
Performance(#4545)60.3
Camera(#1751)46.9
Display(#6401)67.5
Battery(#8460)43.5
Build(#6863)70.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC One S9
Short Review
- The HTC One S9 features a sleek design with dimensions of 144.6 x 69.7 x 10.1 mm and a weight of 158g, available in silver and gold.
- Its 5.0-inch Super LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 chipset, an octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with optical image stabilization, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps and 720p at 120fps, while the 4 MP front camera serves for basic selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2840 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- Running on Android 6.0 with Sense UI, the software experience is user-friendly, complemented by stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, though it lacks 5G support.
- The phone does not offer water resistance features.
- Overall, the HTC One S9 combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR G6200
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
Front Camera4 MP
Front Camera Details4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2840 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2840 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144.6 x 69.7 x 10.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.40 in)
Weight158 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes