Category Breakdown
HTC One M9s
HTC One X9
Performance
58.663.0
Camera
56.766.3
Display
47.247.8
Battery
23.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.761.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
37.240.8
Summary
- The HTC One M9s features a 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi, while the HTC One X9 has a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 401 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 chipset with an octa-core CPU, but the M9s has 2GB of RAM compared to the X9's 3GB, which may affect multitasking performance.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 13 MP rear camera featuring OIS, but the X9 supports 4K video recording, whereas the M9s is limited to 1080p.
- The M9s has a 2840 mAh battery, while the X9 offers a larger 3000 mAh battery with faster 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the M9s runs Android 5.1 with Sense UI 7, while the X9 is equipped with Android 6.0, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One M9s
HTC One X9
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super LCD3
Super LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6200
PowerVR G6200
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm
5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2840 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2840 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.6 x 69.7 x 9.6 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 in)
153.9 x 75.9 x 8 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
158 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dazzling Gold
Black, Silver, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.2, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI 7
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

