Google Nexus 5X vs. HTC One (A9)

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 5X and HTC One (A9). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Google Nexus 5X vs. HTC One (A9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 147 mm 145.75 mm Google Nexus 5X has greater height than HTC One (A9).
Width 72.6 mm 70.8 mm Google Nexus 5X has greater width than HTC One (A9).
Depth 7.9 mm 7.26 mm HTC One (A9) is narrower than Google Nexus 5X.
Weight 136 g 143 g Google Nexus 5X is lighter than Google Nexus 5X.
Body Colour White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz Topaz gold | Opal silver | Carbon grey
Body Material Injection moulded polycarbonate -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg
Integrated Components - FM radio
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM -
DISPLAY Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
Display Type LCD display OLED display
Display Technology IPS AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" 5" Google Nexus 5X has larger screen size than HTC One (A9).
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Display Format Full HD Full HD
Pixel Density 423 ppi 440 ppi HTC One (A9) has better pixel density than Google Nexus 5X.
Display Features In-Cell Display Technology -
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Clock Speed 1.8 GHz 1.5 GHz Google Nexus 5X has higher clock speed than HTC One (A9).
Processor Core Qty 6-core 8-core HTC One (A9) has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5X.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 418 -
MEMORY Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
RAM 2 GB 2 GB Both phones have the same RAM size.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 16 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB
CAMERA Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel 13 Megapixel HTC One (A9) has better camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X.
Sensor Type - BSI-CMOS
Lens Aperture F/2.0 F/2.0 Both phones have the same camera lens aperture.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes -
HDR Mode HDR+ -
Camera Modes - Pro mode
Light Source Dual LED flash LED light
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Photo sphere Sapphire crystal lens cover
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel 4 Megapixel Google Nexus 5X has better front camera resolution than HTC One (A9).
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 F/2.0 Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture.
Focus Adjustment - Focus free
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Front) - HTC UltraPixel Camera
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2700 mAh 2150 mAh Google Nexus 5X has larger battery capacity than HTC One (A9).
Standby Time 590 hours 432 hours Google Nexus 5X has longer standby time than HTC One (A9).
Talk Time 1380 minutes 960 minutes Google Nexus 5X has longer battery life when making calls than HTC One (A9).
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min
Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 432 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 9 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 60 hrs
Playback (video): up to 12 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
CELLULAR Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
User Interface - HTC Sense
Intelligent Assistant Google Now -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, OGG, MIDI, M4A, EC3
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2
Sound Enhancements - Dolby sound technology
FEATURES Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub DLNA Certified, HTC BlinkFeed, Hi-Res Audio, Android Sensor Hub
OTHERS Google Nexus 5X HTC One (A9)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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