HTC One A9 vs Motorola Moto G (2015) vs Google Nexus 5X: specs comparison

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.
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.
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HTC One A9 | Motorola Moto G (2015) | Google Nexus 5X |
Design
Dimensions | ||
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5.74 x 2.79 x 0.29 inches 145.75 x 70.8 x 7.26 mm |
5.59 x 2.85 x 0.48 inches 142 x 72.4 x 12.2 mm |
5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 inches 147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm |
Weight | ||
5.04 oz (143.0 g) | 5.47 oz (155.0 g) | 4.80 oz (136.0 g) |
Materials | ||
Back: Metal | Back: Plastic | Back: Plastic |
Resistance | ||
Water; IPx7 | ||
Biometrics | ||
Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | |
Features | ||
Notification light | Notification light | |
Keys | ||
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | ||
Gold, Gray, Silver, Red | Black, White | Black, Blue, White |
Display
Size | ||
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5.0-inch | 5.0-inch | 5.2-inch |
Resolution | ||
1920x1080px, 440 PPI | 1280x720px, 294 PPI | 1920x1080px, 423 PPI |
Technology | ||
AMOLED | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body | ||
66.17 % | 67.05 % | 70.04 % |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
Features | ||
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 |
Processor | ||
Octa-core 1500 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1400 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Hexa-core 1800 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU | ||
Adreno 405 | Adreno 306 | Adreno 418 |
RAM | ||
3GB | 2GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) |
Internal storage | ||
32GB | 16GB | 32GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDXC up to 2000 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | |
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 | ||
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2150 mAh | 2470 mAh | 2700 mAh |
Type | ||
Li - Ion | Li - Ion | |
Charging | ||
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 |
Camera
Rear | ||
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Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
13 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 | 13 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 | 12.3 MP (Laser autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.55 μm |
Flash | ||
Dual LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
Video recording | ||
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Video calling |
Front | ||
4 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 5 MP (HDR) | 5 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
WLAN | ||
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band | 802.11 b,g,n Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot |
USB | ||
microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | Type-C |
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer |
Other | ||
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
Headphones | ||
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3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | ||
Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | ||
Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
Screen mirroring | ||
DLNA,Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share | |
Radio | ||
FM | ||
Additional microphone(s) | ||
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Cellular
4G (FDD) | ||
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Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) |
4G (TDD) | ||
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | |
3G | ||
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 8(900), 1(2100) | Bands 6(800), 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | ||
LTE-A Cat 7 (300/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE, HSPA, HSUPA | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS |
SIM type | ||
Nano SIM | Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
Phone Features
Notifications | ||
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Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
Other features | ||
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
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Date approved: Oct 02, 2015 FCC ID value: NM82PQ9100 | Date approved: Nov 25, 2015 FCC ID value: IHDT56QG1 | |
Measured SAR | ||
Head: 0.76 W/kg Body: 0.59 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.00 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.59 W/kg |
Head: 1.06 W/kg Body: 1.12 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.40 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.33 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | ||
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$ 500 | $ 429 |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
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Jul 28, 2015 | Sep 29, 2015 |
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