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HTC One M9 (2015) review

Android OS v5.0 (Lollipop)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Adreno 430
3 GB / 32 GB
5 inches (1080 x 1920 px)
20 MP, 5376 x 3752 px, autofocus

HTC announced the launch of the One M9 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the HTC One M9 phone with 5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The HTC One M9 comes with Android OS v5.0 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2840 mAh, non-removable battery.

HTC One M9 specifications

BrandHTC
NameOne M9
ModelONEM9
Release date2015

Body

The weight of HTC One M9 is about 5.54 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this HTC phone are average (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 inches).

Weight5.54 oz
Dimensions5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 inches
Colorsamber gold, gold/pink, gunmetal gray, silver/rose gold
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The HTC One M9 comes with Android OS v5.0 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v5.0 (Lollipop)
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPUOcta-core, Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57, Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 430

Display

The size of One M9 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches Super LCD3 display of HTC One M9 with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeSuper LCD3
Screen size5 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
Multitouch supportyes, up to 10 fingers

Memory

The internal memory of HTC One M9 (3 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM3 GB
Internal storage32 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the One M9 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera4 MP
Main camera20 MP, 5376 x 3752 px, autofocus
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The HTC One M9 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The One M9 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The One M9 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv4.1, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCyes
FM radioyes, with RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 2840 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of One M9 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 2840 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This HTC phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The One M9 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass 4, HTC Sense 7

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the HTC One M9, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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