New pictures of HTC One X9 surface

Last month, the HTC One X9 was certified by TENAA, giving us four images of the phone. Expected to be launched early next year, a series of fresh pictures show off the device in a number of different poses. Originally thought to be a high-end device, the One X9 seems to be more of a mid-range phone.

The latest rumored specs for the HTC One X9 include a 5.5-inch screen sporting a resolution of 1080 x 1920. An octa-core 2.2GHz CPU is under the hood, with 2GB of RAM inside. 16GB of expandable native storage is aboard, and a 1TB capacity microSD slot is available to those seeking additional storage. A 13MP camera adorns the back of the phone, with a 5MP front-facing camera ready to snap selfies and handle video chats. Android 5.0.2 is pre-installed.
 
HTC's long awaited new high-end model, powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, should be next in line following the release of the One X9. The question is whether HTC's loyal fans can wait through the introduction and launch of another mid-range model, before a top-shelf device finally appears.