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HTC One A9

$284

Overview

HTC One A9 is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2015 with a 5-inch AMOLED, Snapdragon 617 chipset, 13 main camera, and 2150 mAh battery.

Priced at $284, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.

Specifications of HTC One A9

The display of HTC One A9 measures 5 inches with AMOLED technology and 90Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 450 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x1920 pixels resolution.

Size
5 inches
Type
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x1920 pixels
Refresh Rate
90Hz
Peak Brightness
450 nits
HDR
HDR10

The camera system of HTC One A9 features 1 rear cameras: 13 main. Video recording supports up to 1080p.

Main Sensor
13
Camera Count
1 cameras
Max Video
1080p

The battery of HTC One A9 has 2150mAh capacity with 18 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 120 min minutes.

Capacity
2150mAh
Wired Charging
18
Full Charge Time
120 min minutes

The performance of HTC One A9 is powered by the Snapdragon 617 chipset with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 680 single-core and 2800 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 405000.

Chipset
Snapdragon 617
CPU
2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex A55
GPU
Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Geekbench Single
680
Geekbench Multi
2800
AnTuTu Score
405000

The memory of HTC One A9 offers 3GB RAM with 16GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR3 technology. Storage is UFS Storage 2.2.

RAM Options
3GB
Storage Options
16GB
RAM Type
LPDDR3
Storage Type
UFS Storage 2.2
Expandable
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

The connectivity of HTC One A9 includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, and Bluetooth 4.1. NFC is supported for contactless payments.

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1
NFC
Yes

The build of HTC One A9 weighs 530g with Aluminum frame and metal back. Dimensions measure 145.8 x 70.8 x 7.3 mm.

Dimensions
145.8 x 70.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
530g
Frame
Aluminum
Back
metal

The software of HTC One A9 runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), Sense UI with Sense UI. Software support extends 1 years through 2027.

OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), Sense UI
UI
Sense UI
Update Policy
1 years

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Frequently Asked Questions about HTC One A9

HTC One A9 has a 13 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.

Related: mobile photography

HTC One A9 with Snapdragon 617 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.

Related: mobile gaming

HTC One A9 receives 1 years of updates through 2027. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.

Related: software support

Yes, HTC One A9 supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.

Related: 5G connectivity

HTC One A9 has a 2150mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.

Related: battery life

HTC One A9 at $284 is a mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.

Related: buying decision

HTC One A9 supports 18 wired charging with full charge in approximately 120 min minutes.

Related: fast charging

HTC One A9 is available in 16GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.

Related: storage capacity

HTC One A9 has a 5-inch AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate and 450 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.

Related: display quality

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Verdict

The HTC One A9 delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.

Key Specifications

Display

5"

Main Camera

13

Chipset

Snapdragon 617

Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G BandsGSM /
3G BandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Americas
4G LTE BandsLTE
5G Sub-6 Bands[]
5G mmWave Bands[]
SpeedN/A
Carrier Aggregation4G LTE
SIMNano-SIM
Dual SIM ModeHybrid Dual SIM
eSIM Support
VoLTE SupportN/A
VoWiFiN/A
NR CA Support

Launch

Announced2015
StatusDiscontinued
AvailabilityN/A
Model VariantsN/A
Launch Price$284

Body & Design

Dimensions (mm)145.8 x 70.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight (g)530
Build MaterialsMetal
FrameAluminum
Back Finishmetal
Colors["Carbon Gray", "Opal Silver", "Topaz Gold", "Deep Garnet", "Pink"]
IP RatingN/A
Rugged Certifications[]
Ingress GasketsN/A
Form FactorBar
Hinge TypeN/A
Folded Dimensions[]
Thermal SolutionPassive
Notification/Alert
HapticsBasic

Display

Panel TypeAMOLED
Size (inches)5
Resolution (px)1080x1920 pixels
Aspect Ratio9:16
Pixel Density (ppi)441
Screen-to-body Ratio (%)77
Refresh Rate (Hz)90
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Touch Sampling Rate (Hz)120
Peak Brightness (nits)450
HDR StandardsHDR10
Color GamutDCI-P3
Color Depth10
PWM Dimming (Hz)240
Glass ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Oleophobic CoatingN/A
CurvatureFlat
Always-on Display
Display Driver ICN/A
Cover Display

Platform (SoC)

OS at LaunchAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), Sense UI
Update Policy1 years
ChipsetSnapdragon 617
CPU2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex A55
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2
NPU/AI TOPsN/A
ISP Featuresdual-ISP
ModemSnapdragon X8 LTE
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ChipN/A
Throttling BehaviorN/A
Geekbench Single-Core680
Geekbench Multi-Core2800
AnTuTu Score405000
3DMark ScoresN/A

Memory & Storage

RAM3GB
RAM TypeLPDDR3
Storage16GB
Storage TypeUFS Storage 2.2
Storage SpeedeMMC 5.1
Expandable StoragemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Slot TypemicroSD
USB OTG
Filesystem EncryptionFIPS 140-2

Main Camera System

Rear Cameras1
Main Sensor13
Main Sensor Size1/3.06 inch
Main Sensor ModelOmniVision OV13850
Main Lensf/2.0, 28mm
OIS
AutofocusAF
Pixel Binning1 um
UltrawideN/A
TelephotoN/A
MacroN/A
Depth/ToF/LiDAR
Flicker/Color SensorsN/A
FlashDual-LED
Video Resolution1080p
HDR/Dolby Vision Video
Video CodecsH.264, H.265
Slow Motion720p@120fps
Video StabilizationOIS + EIS
Night Mode Features
RAW/Pro ControlsN/A

Selfie Camera

Resolution4
Sensor Size1/4 inch
Aperturef/2.0
AF/OIS
Secondary Front Cam
Front Flash
Video1080p@30fps
HDR/Dolby VisionN/A
Face Unlock2D

Audio

Loudspeakers
3.5mm Jack
Hi-Res Audio
Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos
Microphones2
Bluetooth CodecsaptX, aptX HD, LDAC
DAC/Amp24-bit DAC

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.1
NFC
IR Blaster
UWBN/A
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Dual-Band GNSS
FM Radio
USBUSB Type C
Display Out
eSIM Capacity

Sensors

Fingerprint SensorFingerprint (Front-Mounted)
3D Face IDN/A
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Proximity Sensor
Ambient Light
Barometer
Thermo/HygrometerN/A
UV SensorN/A
Hall Sensor
Color Temp Sensor
Health SensorsN/A
Satellite SOS

Battery & Charging

Capacity (mAh)2150
TypeLi-Ion
Removable
Endurance RatingN/A
Wired Charging18
Wired StandardQC3
0-50% Time (mins)60 min
Full Charge Time120 min
Wireless ChargingN/A
Wireless StandardQi
Reverse WirelessN/A
Reverse Wired
Charger in Box18W
Battery Health FeaturesBasic

Software

OS at LaunchAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), Sense UI
Update Window1 years
UI Skin / LauncherSense UI
Feature DropsN/A
App CloningN/A
Game Mode
Privacy FeaturesBasic
AccessibilityStandard
Satellite Messaging UI

Miscellaneous

In-Box Contentsphone, charger, USB cable, earphones, manual
Recycled Materials (%)N/A
Repairability ScoreN/A
WarrantyN/A

Reviews & Ratings

4.6

186 ratings

5 star
120
4 star
45
3 star
11
2 star
5
1 star
5

Showing 3 of 186 reviews

A

Alex R.

2 weeks ago

Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.

B

Ben C.

1 month ago

Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.

C

Chloe D.

3 months ago

The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!

Review

HTC One A9 Review: Solid Performance for the Price

6.2/10
Good

Our comprehensive review of the HTC One A9 covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.

(3.1 stars)
Pros
    Cons
    • - Performance may struggle with demanding tasks
    • - Camera performance is average

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