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The HTC One X9 is clearly aimed at the premium-but-not-top-end market, with its solid balance of features, premium build quality and price.
While the Taiwanese company’s HTC 10 flagship gets the bulk of the attention, it’s not the only new Android phone to launch this year rocking the HTC badge. The HTC One X9 is available outright through JB Hi-Fi, as well as on contract with Vodafone.
With its 5.5-inch Full HD display, the One X9 brings some of the One family’s better features to a more affordable device. Boomsound front facing speakers, optical image stabilisation in the camera and a similar processor to last year’s One (M9) all give this phone plenty of appeal to anyone looking for a premium device without a premium price tag.
Handset | Geekbench 3 Battery Test Duration | Geekbench 3 Battery Score |
---|---|---|
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | 11:55:00 | 7150 |
Huawei Mate 8 | 11:14:40 | 6659 |
Samsung Galaxy S7 | 10:01:20 | 6013 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | 9:18:00 | 5580 |
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ | 8:24:10 | 5041 |
Huawei P9 | 8:26:30 | 4948 |
Apple iPhone 6S Plus | 7:48:10 | 4681 |
LG G5 | 7:36:10 | 4561 |
HTC 10 | 6:54:30 | 4145 |
Samsung Galaxy S6 | 6:51:30 | 4115 |
Sony Xperia X Performance | 6:46:51 | 4068 |
Google Nexus 5X | 7:14:20 | 4062 |
Oppo R9 | 6:41:50 | 4018 |
HTC One X9 | 7:03:10 | 3971 |
Google Nexus 6P | 6:39:20 | 3754 |
Sony Xperia Z5 | 5:41:30 | 3414 |
LG Stylus DAB+ | 8:11:40 | 3278 |
LG G4 | 5:27:50 | 3224 |
Oppo R7s | 7:00:00 | 2800 |
Huawei P8 Lite | 4:39:40 | 2768 |
Apple iPhone SE | 4:27:10 | 2671 |
Apple iPhone 6s | 3:52:10 | 2321 |
Handset | Geekbench 3 Single Core (higher is better) | Geekbench 3 Multi Core (higher is better) |
---|---|---|
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | 2169 | 6446 |
Huawei P9 | 1736 | 6357 |
Samsung Galaxy S7 | 2156 | 6240 |
Huawei Mate 8 | 1738 | 6092 |
LG G5 | 2305 | 5243 |
Sony Xperia X Performance | 1988 | 5198 |
Sony Xperia Z5 | 2076 | 5165 |
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge | 1324 | 4626 |
Google Nexus 6P | 1251 | 4597 |
Samsung Galaxy S6 | 1347 | 4569 |
HTC One X9 | 892 | 4558 |
Apple iPhone SE | 2538 | 4455 |
HTC 10 | 1942 | 4191 |
Sony Xperia Z5 | 1358 | 4134 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | 1111 | 3686 |
LG G4 | 1190 | 3313 |
Oppo R9 | 867 | 3303 |
Google Nexus 5X | 1188 | 3198 |
Oppo R7s | 696 | 2980 |
LG Stylus DAB+ | 470 | 1418 |
Things don’t look much better when it comes to 3DMark’s numbers, showing that this device won’t necessarily deliver on performance if you’re after a phone that doubles as a portable games console.
Handset | 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Result |
---|---|
LG G5 | 29597 |
Apple iPhone SE | 29276 |
Samsung Galaxy S7 | 28903 |
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | 28402 |
Apple iPhone 6s | 28171 |
HTC 10 | 27392 |
Sony Xperia X Performance | 26125 |
Google Nexus 6P | 24703 |
Sony Xperia Z5 | 19197 |
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus | 17981 |
Huawei Mate 8 | 17947 |
HTC One X9 | 16877 |
Oppo R9 | 11053 |
Oppo R7s | 8390 |
LG Stylus DAB+ | 4321 |
The HTC One X9 is clearly aimed at the premium-but-not-top-end market, with its solid balance of features, premium build quality and price. The camera is solid, the speakers are better than most phones at this price point and there is a certain heft to the device that exudes quality craftsmanship.
Its comparative lack of processing power though means that in some cases, potential users would be better off buying one of last year’s flagship phones, like the Galaxy S6 or the LG G4. Even similarly priced devices like the Huawei Mate 8 offer a bit more in the way of performance, though with a slightly different feature set.
The HTC One X9 is no longer available from local retailers, nor is it offered on contract through Aussie telcos. You can still import a handset through sites like Amazon, however.
HTC One X9 | |
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OS | Android 6.0 ("Marshmallow") |
Screen size | 5.5in |
Resolution | 1080x1920 |
Display density | 401ppi |
Storage | 32GB |
Weight | 170g |
Processor | Octa-core Cortex-A53 |
Rear camera | 13MP |
Front camera | 5MP |
Battery | 3000mAh |
It’s not particularly powerful or equipped with a fancy camera, but if you want a low-cost Android handset with some reasonable durability, there’s value to be found in Aspera’s latest phone.
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