HTC One E9
#3844
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
#3651Category Breakdown
HTC One E9
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
Performance
57.656.0
Camera
48.944.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.023.4
Build
0.284.9
Connectivity
58.955.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
38.139.4
Summary
- The HTC One E9 features a slightly smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher pixel density of 401 ppi compared to the 6.0-inch display of the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra, which has a pixel density of 367 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the E9 is powered by a 2.0 GHz octa-core Helio X10 chipset, while the C5 Ultra uses a 1.7 GHz Helio MT6752, giving the E9 an edge in processing speed.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the C5 Ultra offers a wider aperture of f/2.0 and better video capabilities, including HDR.
- The E9 has a 2800 mAh battery, while the C5 Ultra's battery is slightly larger at 2930 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android 5.0 with upgrades available to 6.0, but the E9 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience compared to the C5 Ultra.
- Build quality differs as the E9 is lighter at 147g with a more premium feel, while the C5 Ultra is heavier at 187g with a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One E9
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia C5 E5553, E5506
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
To be disclosed
Scratch-resistant
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795M Helio X10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Mali-T760MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), AF
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2930 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2930 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.5 x 76.5 x 7.5 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.30 in)
164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.13 x 0.32 in)
Weight
147 g
187 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.66 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass