Detailed comparison and review of HTC One (M9) and HTC One M8s. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 144.6 mm | 146.36 mm | HTC One M8s has greater height than HTC One (M9). |
| Width | 69.7 mm | 70.61 mm | HTC One M8s has greater width than HTC One (M9). |
| Depth | 9.61 mm | 9.35 mm | HTC One M8s is narrower than HTC One (M9). |
| Weight | 157 g | 160 g | HTC One (M9) is lighter than HTC One (M9). |
| Body Colour | Gunmetal gray | Gold on silver | Amber gold | Gunmetal gray | Silver | Glacial silver | |
| Body Material | Metal | Brushed metal | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.52 W/kg | 0.237 W/kg (body), 0.453 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm MHL (Micro-USB) |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm MHL (Micro-USB) - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| DISPLAY | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Super LCD 3 | Super LCD 3 | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
| 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 | 441 ppi | - |
| PROCESSOR | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 1.7 GHz | HTC One (M9) has higher clock speed than HTC One M8s. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | HTC One M8s has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 430 | - |
| MEMORY | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB | HTC One (M9) has more RAM than HTC One M8s. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | HTC One (M9) has more internal memory than HTC One M8s. |
| User Memory | 21 GB | 10 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | HTC One (M9) has better camera resolution than HTC One M8s. |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | HTC One M8s has better lens aperture than HTC One (M9). |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 27.8 mm | 28 mm | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, HTC Zoe, HTC UltraPixel Camera | HTC Zoe, UFocus function, Motion Launch |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI-CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.8 | HTC One (M9) has better front lens aperture than HTC One (M9). |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2840 mAh | 2840 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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| Standby Time | 402 hours | 753 hours | HTC One M8s has longer standby time than HTC One (M9). |
| Talk Time | 1524 minutes | 1437 minutes | HTC One (M9) has longer battery life when making calls than HTC One M8s. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 1524 min Standby (GSM): up to 391 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1302 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 402 hrs |
Talk (GSM): up to 1437 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1215 min Standby (GSM): up to 629 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 753 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | |
| User Interface | HTC Sense | HTC Sense 6 | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28 | Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT | FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
| Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, M4A | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP | AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 | |
| Sound Enhancements | HTC BoomSound, Dolby sound technology | HTC BoomSound |
| FEATURES | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| 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 | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA, HTC BlinkFeed | DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA, HTC BlinkFeed |
| OTHERS | HTC One (M9) | HTC One M8s |
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| Included Accessories | Headset, USB cable, power adapter | Power adapter |
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