Verdict
The HTC One S9 is a smartphone that offers a premium design and some nice features. Its 5.0-inch Full HD display provides crisp visuals, and the device boasts a premium metal design that feels sturdy and comfortable to hold. However, if you are looking for a smartphone that can handle basic tasks and offer a premium design, then the HTC One S9 is your choice.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 22,799 Expected |
Other Countries | $82 €77 £64 ¥595 ₹6930 ﷼307 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2016, April. Released 2016, June |
Status | Discontinued |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 144.6 x 69.7 x 10.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.40 in) |
Weight | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
SIM | Nano-SIM |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
PLATFORM | |
OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | PowerVR G6200 |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS |
Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
FRONT CAMERA | |
Single | 4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm |
Features | HDR |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND | |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack | Yes |
COMMS | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
NFC | Yes |
Radio | FM radio |
USB | microUSB 2.0 |
FEATURES | |
Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Ion 2840 mAh, non-removable |
MISC | |
Colors | Silver, Gold |
Design and Display
The HTC One S9 has a metal body with curved edges and a brushed finish. The phone has a 5-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of 441 ppi. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and supports palm rejection. The phone also has a fingerprint scanner on the front, which can unlock the phone and authorize payments. The phone measures 144.6 x 69.7 x 10.1 mm and weighs 158 g. The phone is offered in gold and silver.
Performance and Storage
The HTC One S9 is powered by a MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 chipset, which is an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz. The phone includes 16 GB of internal storage and 2 GB of RAM, which can both be upgraded by a microSD card to 256 GB. The phone has HTC Sense UI on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. For simple things like browsing, chatting, social media, and streaming, the phone performs admirably.
Camera System
The HTC One S9 has a 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture, a 28 mm wide-angle lens, phase detection autofocus, optical image stabilization, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. The phone’s camera is capable of taking clear, detailed images with correct colors and contrast when used in daylight. The phone’s front camera has a 4-megapixel sensor, an f/2.0 aperture, a 27 mm wide-angle lens, and 2-micron pixels. The camera is also capable of 30 frames per second, 1080p definition video recording.
Battery and Connectivity
The phone has a minimally acceptable battery life. A non-removable Li-Ion 2840 mAh battery powers the phone. The phone has a micro USB connector that permits fast charging, but wireless charging is not supported. In connectivity the phone has a Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and GLONASS. The phone includes a 3.5mm jack headphone and a microphone on the bottom, a nano-SIM slot, a power button, and a volume rocker on the left side, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack and an infrared blaster on the top.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the HTC One S9 in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.