HTC One A9 vs Motorola Moto G (2015) vs Google Nexus 5X: specs comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Oct 20, 2015, 11:23 AM
The HTC One A9 is a decent mid-range device that just got official during the Taiwanese company's recent live event. Touted as being a stunning, no-compromise smartphone, the One A9 enters a market that is quite saturated, and this goes without saying.
While the top-tier end of said market usually gets more attention, the mid-range one is quite interesting on its own. One of the more recent entrants on the scene is the third generation of the Motorola Moto G, the heir of one of the best-selling devices of 2013. It supports the nifty Moto Maker, and brings improvements in speed and cameras.
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 21 h (1278 min)
the average is 21 days (499 h)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 27 days (659 h)
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While the top-tier end of said market usually gets more attention, the mid-range one is quite interesting on its own. One of the more recent entrants on the scene is the third generation of the Motorola Moto G, the heir of one of the best-selling devices of 2013. It supports the nifty Moto Maker, and brings improvements in speed and cameras.
Additionally, Google unveiled the Nexus 5X a couple of weeks ago, which is a revamped and improved variation of 2013's Nexus 5, with LG behind the reins once again. While it's not out just yet, the Nexus 5X will most likely bask in popularity among the hordes of stock Android lovers.
HTC One A9 vs Motorola Moto G (2015) vs Google Nexus 5X
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
66.17 %
67.05 %
70.04 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Autofocus
Laser autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0
Aperture size: F2.0
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Flash
Dual LED
Dual LED
Dual LED
Software Features
RAW image capture, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Effects
Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes
Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, Effects
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.264
Features
Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing
Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling
Video calling
Front
4 megapixels
5 megapixels
5 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Metal
Back: Plastic
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Water
IP certified
IP x7
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
Processor
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 306
Adreno 418
RAM
Internal storage
32 GB
16 GB
32 GB
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
microSDHC, microSD
OS
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), HTC Sense UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)
Android (8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow)
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
2470 mAh
2700 mAh
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1278 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (499 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 27 days (659 h)
Internet use
LTE
8 hours
Wi-Fi
9 hours
Music playback
60.00 hours
75.00 hours
Video playback
12.00 hours
10.00 hours
Cellular
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
900, 2100 MHz
800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28
Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 40, 41
Bands 38, 40, 41
Data
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 500
$ 429
HTC One A9 official images
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4 Comments
2. Dr.Phil
Posts: 2235; Member since: Feb 14, 2011
PhoneArena - I think you need to update your graphics in the spec list (like how 2 GB and 3 GB both represent the highest capacity). With almost every phone nowadays coming with at least 2 GB of RAM, it shouldn't still look like it's the highest capacity in the graphic. Also, the oct-core 617 shouldn't be on the same level as the Snapdragon 810, but the graphic makes it appear so. Please update this for the future, thanks.
posted on Oct 20, 2015, 12:54 PM 3
