HTC One S9
The HTC One S9 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144.6 x 69.7 x 10.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.40 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓Lightweight at 158g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,840 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, April. Released 2016, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super LCD
Standard LCD display
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,840 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2840 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
158g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144.6 x 69.7 x 10.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.40 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC One S9 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC One S9 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the HTC One S9 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HTC One S9 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the HTC One S9 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the HTC One S9 has stereo speakers.
The HTC One S9 ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI.
The HTC One S9 uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC One S9 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The HTC One S9 has 4.1, A2DP.
