HTC One M9
The HTC One M9 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0 (Lollipop)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓Lightweight at 157g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,840 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
OS
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), Sense UI 7
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super LCD3
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
20 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
2,840 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2840 mAh, non-removable
Weight
157g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144.6 x 69.7 x 9.6 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 in)
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3.0 TV-out), OTG
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Amber Gold, Silver/Rose gold, Gold/Pink, Pink