HTC One M9 versus Samsung Galaxy S5: first look
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In this First Look edition we are pitting Samsung's finest for last year, the Galaxy S5, against HTC's flagship that just got announced, the One M9. At first blush, HTC's handset beats the S5 in everything - design, specs, speed and interface. The One M9 is beautifully crafted of a single aluminum chassis, while the dimpled back of the S5, while aiding a tighter grip, pales in comparison. Granted, you can remove the cover and swap the battery, but HTC placed a bigger unit in the One M9, so battery life shouldn't be a problem.
The 20 MP camera on the back of the One M9 isn't performing better than the 16 MP shooter of the S5, as both are capable enough, though Samsung's Isocell technology sometimes wacks the color presentation more than it should. HTC offers 4K video recording, real-time HDR and all the works, plus we found the camera interface to be better organized. All in all, the One M9 is the better phone, but not by that much, unless you are a sucker for classy design, in which case the 30% or more price premium it commands will fit you like a glove on biker.
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