Detailed comparison and review of HTC One (X9) and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). 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 (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A520F | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 153.9 mm | 146.1 mm | HTC One (X9) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Width | 75.9 mm | 71.4 mm | HTC One (X9) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Depth | 8 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is narrower than HTC One (X9). |
| Weight | 170 g | 159 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is lighter than HTC One (X9). |
| Body Colour | Carbon grey | Topaz gold | Copper rose | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | |
| Body Material | Metal | Metal, glass | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | - | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Super LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5.2" | HTC One (X9) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| 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 | 401 ppi | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | - | 1.9 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | HTC One (X9) has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | PowerVR G6200 | - |
| MEMORY | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | - | 23.1 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than HTC One (X9). |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better lens aperture than HTC One (X9). |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 | - | HTC One (X9) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 28 mm | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, RAW mode | Food mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | HTC One (X9) has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Quick Launch |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than HTC One (X9). |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.8 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than HTC One (X9). |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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| Talk Time | 900 minutes | 960 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has longer battery life when making calls than HTC One (X9). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 900 min Playback (Music): up to 40 hrs Playback (video): up to 10 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 53 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 78 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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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 | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
| User Interface | HTC Sense | - | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, 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 700b, 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, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, MP3, eAAC+, apt-X | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM | |
| Sound Enhancements | HTC BoomSound | - |
| FEATURES | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA | Fast Charging |
| OTHERS | HTC One (X9) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68 |
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