AnTuTu visit confirms leaked specs for the HTC Hima (UPDATE: No disappointment after all?)

posted by Alan F. / Dec 29, 2014, 11:43 AM

HTC Hima visits AnTuTu

Earlier this morning, we told you about some leaked specs for the phone codenamed the HTC Hima (M9), which is the manufacturer's next flagship phone. We even showed you an image that supposedly is a press render of the device, but looks suspiciously like something drawn under the influence of some chemical. At the same time, we passed along speculation that HTC plans on unveiling the device as soon as next week at CES.

With a rather strange image of the handset for us to stare at, right now the specs are the most important piece of the puzzle. Based on a trip made to the AnTuTu Benchmark site, it would seem that most of the specs that we told you about this morning, have been confirmed with one possible disappointment The HTC Hima (M9) will apparently come to market carrying a 5-inch screen equipped a resolution of 1080 x 1920. This is a downgrade from the larger-sized 1440 x 2560 QHD resolution screen that had been bandied about earlier.

AnTuTu does confirm the use of a Snapdragon 810 to power the device, and also confirms that the Adreno 430 will be crunching graphics. One rumor that many will be happy to see repeated by AnTuTu, is the situation with the back and front-facing cameras on the Hima (M9). A 20.7MP snapper will adorn the back, while a 13MP "super selfie" shooter graces the front of the unit. 3GB of RAM is confirmed, and Android 5.0.1 is loaded on the phone out of the box.

Obviously, HTC is taking a gamble if it decides to go with a 5-inch 1080 x 1920 display. Part of HTC's problem is that with its current production cycle, it quickly falls behind the specs on newer handsets. You would think that the manufacturer would use the release of the Hima (M9) to catch up with other models. Still, the version of the handset that visited AnTuTu could have been a early prototype and the final production unit just might come with a QHD display.

Thanks for the tip!

source: GizmoChina

UPDATE: By a huge margin, it would appear that our loyal readers are far from disappointed at either the 5-inch screen size, or the 1080 x 1920 resolution that the AnTuTu Benchmark site has discovered on the HTC Hima (M9). There has been speculation about a phablet-sized version of the phone for those who want a larger screen with QHD resolution. But such a device might have a limited release in Asia.

Now that this has been settled, we can focus on the 20.7MP and 13MP cameras expected to grace the back and front of this handset, respectively. Seems like HTC has been listening to its customers who have been asking the manufacturer to replace the 4MP Ultrapixel camera that has appeared on the back of HTC's last two flagship phones.

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97 Comments

1. hassoups

Posts: 473; Member since: Jun 06, 2013

it's not a disappointment. 1080p is the way to go on 5-inch phones, i'll be all over this if it turns out to be true.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 11:49 AM 68

3. XperiaFanZone

Posts: 2277; Member since: Sep 21, 2012

If this is a disappointment, then what would you call the iPhone 6's still-failed-to-catch-up 750p resolution?

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 11:53 AM 38

5. Iodine

Posts: 1470; Member since: Jun 19, 2014

A good decision.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 11:57 AM 8

23. nokia12

Posts: 610; Member since: Nov 19, 2013

the author has really no clue about phones if he is calling it as a disappointment had it been Michael H .. we would be seeing a full length article from him praising HTC for this Move

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 12:21 PM 6

51. Apakalo

Posts: 7; Member since: Aug 22, 2014

HTC listen to me: * 5" FHD IPS screen with Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide(IGZO) * 13mp front & 20.7mp back camera with larger pixels & OIS * 3, 000mah battery * Snapdragon 810, 4 GB LDDR4. That is all what we want. I don't know why you people are not listening to we the end users. We will not beg you to adhere to us. Comply or no comply. The power is in our hands to decide on the best product to buy for 2015

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 2:26 PM 1

82. Taters

Posts: 6474; Member since: Jan 28, 2013

Lol no. 750p pretty much ruled the phone out for a lot of people. Unless you think the iPhone 6 plus has performance issues, 750p was a super poor decision.

posted on Dec 30, 2014, 12:34 AM 0

96. Z3R091 unregistered

Release it fast HTC. I wanna taste the juicy phone

posted on Dec 31, 2014, 11:31 AM 0

7. zmtfatzombie

Posts: 27; Member since: Sep 16, 2013

Don't bring war. Peace out. lol

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 11:57 AM 3

22. nokia12

Posts: 610; Member since: Nov 19, 2013

peace

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 12:20 PM 0

40. Apakalo

Posts: 7; Member since: Aug 22, 2014

+1. I will call it TOTAL disgrace to the technological world. People who buy iphone have made me realize there are still FOOLS in this world; who are always ready to be defrauded. As a system engineer, I will never to defrauded by Apples marketing Strategies. It pains me when iPhone users feel classy about their inferior product sold to them by APPLE COMPANY...

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 1:57 PM 4

66. nik516

Posts: 2; Member since: Dec 29, 2014

A man that spends his whole life believing that the world is flat and dying only knowing so will die ignorantly blissful. The truth does not matter to most, we live in the now and believe in what we want to believe regardless of the facts or truth. In saying that iphones are a great phone and the sales prove it , if you want to believe all the people that buy this phone are ignorant then i would say so are you.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 4:33 PM 4

26. sharks

Posts: 236; Member since: Feb 16, 2013

i completely agree. i own both m7 and m8. i would love a better camera and QHD is just hype when dealing with any screen size around 5" or less. i would also much prefer better battery life with a full hd than a lesser battery life with a QHD display. the smart choice from HTC (or any other manufacturer) would be to go with full hd for 5" display.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 12:29 PM 3

41. maherk

Posts: 6633; Member since: Feb 10, 2012

Amin to that. Even on my 5.7" Note 4 i still can't find the difference between it and my older 1080 Note 3 5.7" screen. 1080 is the perfect resolution for phones. I have no doubt what so ever that i ll be ditching my Note 4 as soon as the m9 gets released.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 2:00 PM 5

47. BattleBrat

Posts: 1476; Member since: Oct 26, 2011

NO portable virtual reality headset demand higher resolution! Push that envelope guys!

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 2:13 PM 1

83. Taters

Posts: 6474; Member since: Jan 28, 2013

I see a huge difference between the Note 4 screen and the Note 3 screen. With 5 inches it might not be noticeable though. 5.7 to 6 inches, definitely.

posted on Dec 30, 2014, 12:37 AM 1

54. cncrim

Posts: 1533; Member since: Aug 15, 2011

Htc doing thing rite, 1080p more than enough for 5 inches screen. I will love to see hiw M9 look. Htc slap 3000mah battery on yhis monster......... then you get my money again.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 3:15 PM 2

68. Forerunner7

Posts: 35; Member since: Dec 11, 2013

If the camera stay 4MP, then yes it will be a BIG disappointment, in fact, 5" FHD is perfect, anything between 5.2~5.5" should be QHD or higher.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 5:14 PM 1

93. Sale247

Posts: 71; Member since: May 08, 2014

Front camera=13 MP Back camera=20,7 MP Is that ok for you?

posted on Dec 30, 2014, 7:52 AM 1

99. Forerunner7

Posts: 35; Member since: Dec 11, 2013

That's PERFECT!!! Heck even if they keep the 5MP selfie cam, I dont even mind, since I dont take selfie that much. what matter is the rear cam.

posted on Jan 18, 2015, 5:25 PM 0

72. tiara6918

Posts: 2262; Member since: Apr 26, 2012

I am guessing this is a prototype from one htc guy-https://twitter.com/shen/status/549651210123620353

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 7:23 PM 0

2. jellmoo

Posts: 2525; Member since: Oct 31, 2011

Disappointment? This is a plus in my book. Better performance and battery life over engaging in the pixel race any day.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 11:50 AM 22

4. zmtfatzombie

Posts: 27; Member since: Sep 16, 2013

The camera should be IMX230 or it's gonna be another outdated camera.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 11:54 AM 0

74. rency0722

Posts: 158; Member since: Jun 12, 2013

I think Sony will not offer the IMX230 before their Xperia. Just like the IMX220 series used in Xperia Z1, Z2 an Z3.

posted on Dec 29, 2014, 7:56 PM 0

97. TMach

Posts: 485; Member since: Dec 29, 2011

First off, the IMX220 is not outdated, Sony simply manages to mess up the software algorithms. Regardless, the IMX230 is rumoured strongly to feature on the Z4. http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_imx230_sensor_features_192point_autofocus_z4_bound-news-10226.php