Category Breakdown
HTC One S9
Sharp Aquos Xx
Performance
57.166.4
Camera
74.255.5
Display
47.874.6
Battery
23.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
58.855.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
40.738.7
Summary
- The HTC One S9 features a 5.0-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Sharp Aquos Xx has a larger 5.7-inch S-PureLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the One S9 is powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 chipset with 2GB RAM, whereas the Aquos Xx utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 with 3GB RAM, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aquos Xx can record 4K video, unlike the One S9, which supports 1080p video with optical image stabilization.
- The One S9 has a 2840 mAh battery, while the Aquos Xx has a slightly larger 3000 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the One S9 runs Android 6.0 with Sense UI, providing a more updated experience compared to the Aquos Xx's Android 5.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One S9
Sharp Aquos Xx
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
Super LCD
S-PureLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Adreno 430
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, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@120fps, 480p@210fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2840 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2840 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.6 x 69.7 x 10.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.40 in)
146 x 79 x 8.7 mm (5.75 x 3.11 x 0.34 in)
Weight
158 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gold
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

