HTC One A9: 10 viable alternatives to HTC's new hero phone

The HTC One A9 is the latest smartphone that's supposed to entice users and save the company from peril. With an affordable price tag, attractive (if all too familiar) design, and a fluid interface, HTC's new hero phone certainly has a lot going for it. But even these qualities are tough to stand out with in a world where at least 10 viable alternatives that run Android are positioned in the same $400 price segment.

Not each and every of them is an exact match for HTC's new American flagship, but each has something of its own to bring forth, spark your interest, and possibly sway you away from buying a brand new A9! Such is the nature of competition, fellas, so check out these 10 alternatives choices. Meanwhile, we're wishing all the best to HTC, for as you can see, the company will need a lot of luck to survive in the so aggressively competitive Android market!