OnePlus X vs HTC One A9 vs Motorola DROID MAXX 2: specs comparison

The most recent examples of such smartphones are HTC's One A9 and Motorola's DROID MAXX 2. Granted, the One A9 is supposed to be viewed as a flagship device in the US, and it will get its price increased to $500 soon – something that's viewed as a pretty huge asking price for what the A9 is. Still, both of these phones pack midrange processors, and aim to offer users a more affordable high-tier smartphone experience.
The OnePlus X's philosophy is slightly different. Instead of settling for a midrange SoC, OnePlus chose to build the handset with a flagship processor – only it's a flagship from last year. The downside is that the phone will be stuck in the 32-bit era, if this can even be considered a minus so early on in the 64-bit age. On the flipside – a 1-year old flagship SoC is very probable to outclass a brand-new midrange chip.
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OnePlus X | HTC One A9 | Motorola DROID MAXX 2 |
Design
Dimensions | ||
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5.51 x 2.72 x 0.27 inches 140 x 69 x 6.9 mm |
5.74 x 2.79 x 0.29 inches 145.75 x 70.8 x 7.26 mm |
5.83 x 2.95 x 0.43 inches 148 x 75 x 10.9 |
Weight | ||
4.87 oz (138.0 g) | 5.04 oz (143.0 g) | 5.96 oz (169.0 g) |
Materials | ||
Back: Glass Frame: Metal |
Back: Metal | |
Resistance | ||
Splash | ||
Biometrics | ||
Fingerprint (touch) | ||
Features | ||
Notification light | ||
Keys | ||
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | ||
Black | Gold, Gray, Silver, Red | Black, White |
Display
Size | ||
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5.0-inch | 5.0-inch | 5.5-inch |
Resolution | ||
1920x1080px, 441 PPI | 1920x1080px, 440 PPI | 1920x1080px, 402 PPI |
Technology | ||
AMOLED | AMOLED | TFT |
Screen-to-body | ||
71.28 % | 66.17 % | 74.61 % |
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 | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 8939 |
Processor | ||
Quad-core 2300 MHz Krait 400 |
Octa-core 1500 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1700 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU | ||
Adreno 330 | Adreno 405 | Adreno 405 |
RAM | ||
3GB (LPDDR3) | 3GB | 2GB |
Internal storage | ||
16GB | 32GB | 16GB, available to use: 11 GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDXC up to 2000 GB | microSDXC up to 128 GB |
OS | ||
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), OnePlus OxygenOS UI | Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), HTC Sense UI | Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop) |
Battery
Capacity | ||
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2525 mAh | 2150 mAh | 3630 mAh |
Type | ||
Li - Polymer | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
Charging | ||
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 |
Camera
Rear | ||
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Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
13 MP (CMOS image sensor, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 |
13 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 | 21 MP (PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 |
Flash | ||
LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
Video recording | ||
1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) EIS, Video calling, Video sharing |
Front | ||
8 MP | 4 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 5 MP |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
WLAN | ||
802.11 b,g,n | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band |
USB | ||
microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
Hearing aid compatible | ||
M3/T3 | ||
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall (for flip covers) | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
Other | ||
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, 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 | 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) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT) | Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD) |
4G (TDD) | ||
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300) | Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | |
3G | ||
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | ||
LTE, HSPA, HSUPA | LTE-A Cat 7 (300/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS |
Dual SIM | ||
Yes | ||
SIM type | ||
Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
HD Voice | ||
Yes |
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 | 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 | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
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Date approved: Oct 02, 2015 FCC ID value: NM82PQ9100 | Date approved: Jul 20, 2015 FCC ID value: IHDT56UB2 | |
Measured SAR | ||
Head: 1.11 W/kg Body: 1.11 W/kg |
Head: 0.76 W/kg Body: 0.59 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.00 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.59 W/kg |
Head: 0.46 W/kg Body: 0.10 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.45 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.20 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | ||
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$ 249 / € 269 | $ 500 | $ 384 |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
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Oct 29, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 |
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