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HTC One A9 phone review — specs and Genze score

HTC One A9 Specifications

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Released 2015, Sep 15

2 / 3 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)

  • 143g, 7.3mm thickness
  • Android 6.0, up to 7.0, Sense UI
  • 16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 4.2
Display 6.4
Performance 4.4
Camera 6.1
Body 5.2
Gaming 5.3
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Genze total: 5/10

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Quick specifications

5.0"

1080x1920 pixels

13MP

1080p

2/3GB RAM

Snapdragon 617

2150mAh

18W

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5 /10
Performance 4.4/10
Battery 4.2/10
Display 6.4/10
Camera 6.1/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 5.3/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.50 GHz BT 4.1 2015

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Americas
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 29 - Americas
??? 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - EMEA/ Asia
Speed HSPA, LTE Cat7 (2CA) 300/100 Mbps
Announced 2015, September. Released 2015, November
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 145.8 x 70.8 x 7.3 mm (5.74 x 2.79 x 0.29 in)
Weight 143 g (5.04 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM
Type AMOLED
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), Sense UI
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
??? eMMC 5.1
Single 13 MP, f/2.0, AF, OIS
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2??m
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 24-bit/192kHz audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes (payments only)
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Li-Ion 2150 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, QC3
Stand-by Up to 432 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 16 h (3G)
Music play Up to 60 h
Colors Carbon Gray, Opal Silver, Topaz Gold, Deep Garnet, Pink
Models One A9, 2PQ93, A9u, 2PQ910
SAR EU 0.41 W/kg (head)
Price About 300 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 644
Basemark X: 6617
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.274 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 67dB
Audio quality Noise -94.8dB / Crosstalk -94.0dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 46h

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Frequently asked questions

Is HTC One A9 worth buying in 2026?

HTC One A9 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is HTC One A9 good for gaming?

HTC One A9 scores 53/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of HTC One A9?

HTC One A9 has a 2,150 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does HTC One A9 have?

HTC One A9 features a 5.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does HTC One A9 have?

HTC One A9 is available with 2 / 3 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for HTC One A9?

Genze rates HTC One A9 5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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