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

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Oct 29, 2015, 6:16 AM

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

The OnePlus X has just been announced, bearing a balance between premium looks, yesteryear hardware, and a pretty alluring price-tag. It's interesting to see how, in the second half of 2015, many manufacturers have taken the “value for money” model, instead of looking to pack as much expensive tech in a smartphone as possible.

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.


OnePlus X	HTC One A9	Motorola DROID MAXX 2

Design

Dimensions
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
5.0-inch, 71.28% screen-to-body	5.0-inch, 66.17% screen-to-body	5.5-inch, 74.61% screen-to-body
Type
AMOLED	AMOLED	TFT
Resolution
1920x1080px, 441 PPI	1920x1080px, 440 PPI	1920x1080px, 402 PPI
Colors
	16 777 216	16 777 216
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Hardware

System chip
Snapdragon 801	Snapdragon 617 8952	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
Memory
3GB (LPDDR3)/16GB	3GB/32GB 2GB/16GB	2GB/16GB
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)	Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow)	Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)

Battery

Type
2525 mAh, Li - Polymer	2150 mAh, Li - Ion	3630 mAh, Li - Ion
Charging
	Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

Camera

Rear
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
1080p, 720p (120 fps) Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing	1080p (30 fps) Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing	1080p (30 fps) EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 MP	4 MP Video capture: 1080p	5 MP

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
4.0	4.1	4.0
WLAN
b,g,n 802.11 b, g, n	a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac	a,b,g,n,dual-band 802.11 a, b, g, n
USB
microUSB, USB 2.0	microUSB, USB 2.0	microUSB, USB 2.0
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall (for flip covers), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hearing aid compatible
		M3/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass	GPS, A-GPS
Other
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync	NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync	NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia

Headphones
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

LTE Bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28	2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20
4G (TDD) Bands
38, 40	38, 40, 41
3G Bands
5, 8, 2, 1	5, 8, 2, 1	5, 8, 2, 1
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
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
	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

Availability

Officially announced
Oct 29, 2015		Oct 27, 2015
Prices (MSRP)
$249 \| €269	$500	$384

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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