Last week, various insiders were literally bombarded with leaks about unannounced smartphones from Taiwanese HTC. Among them was the One E9, which will be available in two versions – standard (E9) and premium (E9+). Comprehensive information on both models has appeared on the official website of HTC in China, including technical specifications and positioning. So, we received smartphones flagship design One M9 with its own characteristics - while the body of the March favorite is made entirely of metal, the new One E series uses plastic. And here we will see the first significant difference between the standard and advanced versions - the latter received a thin and light metal frame and front panel, while the One E9 is made entirely of plastic. Naturally, BoomSound dynamics are in place. This time they boast Dolby Audio 5.1 technology and various effects.
Significant differences are also present in technical parameters HTC One E9/E9+. Both received a 5.5” display, but different resolutions – 1080p and 1440p, respectively. In addition, the main camera module is also different - the standard version will have a 13-megapixel sensor, and the premium version will have a 20-megapixel sensor, which we can find in the One M9. In both cases, the famous proprietary Ultrapixel module is used as the front camera. Finally, the difference between the two devices is the volume RAM. Depending on the modification, this is 2 or 3 GB. Well, the general graphs in the specifications are as follows: 8-core MediaTek MT 6795 chipset with a frequency of 2 GHz and PowerVR Series 6 graphics, 16 GB internal memory(expandable with microSD cards up to 128 GB), 2800 mAh battery and Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with the proprietary Sense UI shell.
The official presentation is expected to take place on April 8. The One M9+ could be unveiled on the same day, which will be a premium smartphone with a 2K screen in metal. Prices for One E9 and E9+ in China will be ¥2499-2699 (23.2-25 thousand rubles) and ¥2999 (28 thousand rubles), respectively. Available in gold grey, gold silver and silver grey. Unfortunately, for now we are only talking about the Asian market, but, if successful, it may officially come to Europe (as was the case with the One E8).
Technical characteristics of HTC One E9 and E9+:
- Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS/HSDPA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz), LTE (800/900/1800/2600 MHz)
- Platform (at time of announcement): Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with Sense 7
- Display: 5.5", 1920 x 1080 pixels (2560 x 1440 pixels for E9+), Super LCD3, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: 13/20 MP, 28 mm, f/2.2, autofocus, flash, video recording 4K@30fps
- Front camera: 4 MP, 24.7 mm, f/2.0, Ultrapixel, 1080p video recording
- Processor: 8 cores, 2.0 GHz, MediaTek MT6795M
- Graphics chip: PowerVR 6200
- RAM: 2/3 GB
- Internal memory: 16 GB
- Memory card: microSD (up to 128 GB)
- GPS and GLONASS
- Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
- microUSB 2.0
- nano-SIM
- two SIM cards
- Two BoomSound stereo speakers with Dolby Audio
- Accelerometer, proximity sensor, light sensor, gyroscope, barometer
- Battery: non-removable, 2800 mAh
- Dimensions: 156.5 x 76.5 x 7.49 mm
- Weight: 150 g
2 years ago
Quality Video, photo, sound. Ergonomics, lightness. performance!!!
2 years ago
Excellent screen with a resolution of 2560x1440. Does not go blind in the sun. Despite its relatively large dimensions, it is very light. There is an FM radio, 2 Sim (nano). Very fast. Nothing slows down with a bunch of running applications. Loud and clear speaker. Practically does not heat up. VERY fast standard charging (requires an adapter for Russian sockets). There is a slot for microSD!
2 years ago
Appearance. Cameras. Brakes of the system did not seem to be noticed.
2 years ago
Excellent Wi-Fi reception and even quite far from the point. Sens, as expected, is at the same level, which is why HTC likes it.
2 years ago
Lightweight, thin, excellent graphics, fast.
2 years ago
1. Stylish appearance, especially in gold version. 2. Gorgeous filling: 8 nuclear processor 2 GHz, 3 GB RAM, IPS display 16.78 million colors with a resolution of 2560x1440, support for two SIM cards, 20 MP rear and 13 MP front camera, a slot for memory cards up to 128 GB + 32 built-in, Beats Audio with 4 speakers...... the list goes on for a long time.... 3. Price/quality ratio
2 years ago
Design! Camera.
2 years ago
This is my fourth htc. Most best phone! Very fast! Great graphics and sound! Satisfied with both cameras! The photos come out wonderful. The control functions are very convenient! Everything unnecessary is removed and configured for convenience. Definitely worth the money spent.
2 years ago
Excellent screen, excellent sound, sense 7, fast performance, good reception of satellites, 100GB in Google drive, excellent front camera, not a bad front view, Themes application.
2 years ago
Screen, size, speakers, camera
2 years ago
The battery drains extremely quickly! After a month of use, the front camera stopped working, after another 2 weeks the camera began to hang on the app (((Today I carry it under warranty.
2 years ago
Dimensions with the same screen size, I would like to see smaller ones. A lot of unnecessary software.
2 years ago
Battery. Although it was to be expected from such a screen. Something is wrong with the speaker. It can be hard to hear (deaf).
2 years ago
As it turned out, there were more disadvantages, which is a pity... The first is the sound. Honestly, none. If you put it in your jeans pocket or inside your jacket, I can guarantee that you will miss half of the calls on the street. Very quiet. Vibration doesn't help. Weak. The camera could be better based on the stated characteristics and price. The camera settings are weak. The LG G-4 is head and shoulders above in this regard. In my opinion, manufacturers saved on battery capacity. They could well have inserted a battery with a larger capacity. And the most important thing that no one has written about yet - Pay attention to the smartphone charging point. Take a magnifying glass and look at it. The upper edge of the slot, which is closer to the screen, is a very thin plastic framed with a nickel-like rim. THIS PLACE breaks down even with careful plugging and unplugging of charging. And I didn’t notice it right away. Notice
Introducing HTC One E9+ dual sim:
- Screen 5.5” UltraHD 2K
- Context-sensitive home screen widget
- Best-in-class camera
- HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio
Welcome to the Premium class.
HTC One E9+ dual sim continues the design traditions of the legendary HTC One series smartphones. The metal elements and the mirror-polished rounded edge are exceptionally elegant.
Thin, light, premium: HTC One E9+ dual sim is designed to be the center of attention while remaining amazingly easy to use.
With the HTC One E9+ dual sim smartphone, the possibilities for personalizing the device become completely new level. The HTC Themes app allows you to personalize your home screens using your favorite photos and images from online resources. Change the shape and size of icons, font, ringtones and even wallpaper.
HTC Sense Home will offer information and tools based on your location and provide you with personalized solutions. Context-sensitive home screen HTC Sense Home: a special widget will automatically detect the user's location and suggest applications based on his location and personal settings.
On the HTC One E9+ dual sim smartphone, the improved BlinkFeed service provides recommendations and links to interesting materials based on your location. Do you want to be in the know? special offers restaurants located near you, as well as schedules of events happening nearby? Now there will be no problems with this!
With a stunning 5.5-inch UltraHD 2K screen with a pixel density of up to 534 PPI, your videos and photos will look lifelike, sharp, and contrasty. HTC One E9+ dual sim delivers detailed graphics, crisp, rich images, all in super high resolution.
The HTC One E9+ dual sim smartphone was created in collaboration with the Dolby laboratory, thanks to which you will now hear 5.1 multi-channel surround sound - just like in a real cinema. Dynamic equalizer ensures optimal playback. Your games and movies sound amazing both through the built-in speakers and headphones.
HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio* copes well with music of any complexity and any genre - it can even handle multi-channel tracks from online resources.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights are registered. © 2015 HTC, Inc.
HTC Connect lets you stream your favorite music or videos from HTC One E9+ dual sim to any compatible stereo device - just swipe up with three fingers on the screen. Music can sound from several speakers at the same time, obeying your commands with universal remote control Remote control - HTC One E9+ dual sim
*Feature not available for all devices.
Get great photos no matter which HTC One E9+ dual sim camera you use. The 20MP main camera and UltraPixel front camera let you capture beautiful, detailed photos in virtually any lighting. And built-in features in HTC Eye Experience software give you access to advanced, easy-to-use editing tools to give your photos unique effects.
On HTC One E9+ dual sim, the built-in Zoe app lets you create videos by combining your content with photos and videos taken by friends. Let every important event be covered from all sides! Re-live the smallest details of a wedding dance, create a 360° report from a sporting event or any other event.
HTC One E9+ dual sim gives you access to Gallery One with an intuitive menu and easy search. Now with facial recognition technology (Search for similar photos), you can search not only among photos and videos saved on the device, but also images from social networks and other online resources. Everything will be one click away from you - in “Gallery One” on HTC One E9+ dual sim.
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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 76.5 mm (millimeters) 7.65 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 3.01 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 156.5 mm (millimeters) 15.65 cm (centimeters) 0.51 ft (feet) 6.16 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7.54 mm (millimeters) 0.75 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.3 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 150 g (grams) 0.33 lbs 5.29 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 90.27 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.48 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Grey Golden |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Aluminum alloy Plastic |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It was developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA. | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz (B28) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795) |
| Process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and is much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 256 kB + 256 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 8 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2000 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | PowerVR G6200 |
| Clock frequency GPU Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 700 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 933 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | LCD |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.5 in (inches) 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.7 in (inches) 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.79 in (inches) 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1440 x 2560 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on screen with clearer detail. | 534 ppi (pixels per inch) 209 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 69.88% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera. | Toshiba T4KA7 |
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 5.9 x 4.43 mm (millimeters) 0.29 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.096 µm (micrometers) 0.001096 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device. | 5.86 |
| Svetlosila | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | 4.74 mm (millimeters) 27.82 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 5384 x 3752 pixels 20.2 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
| 30fps (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Scene Selection Mode |
| 1080p @ 60 fps 720p@120fps |
Front camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device. | 26.2 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2800 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 22 h (hours) 1320 min (minutes) 0.9 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 590 h (hours) 35400 min (minutes) 24.6 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 14 h (hours) 840 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 617 h (hours) 37020 min (minutes) 25.7 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum quantity electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.181 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.504 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
March 30, 2015 is the official release date for new products from HTC called E9 and E9+. These are mid-class smartphones, as well as simplified models of the well-known M9 and M9 Plus. Today it’s worth talking about the HTC One E9 smartphone, since the model is quite interesting and for lovers of unusual designs from the Taiwanese manufacturer, it will be 100% suitable. It has an excellent display, quite good technical specifications and other remarkable qualities that make this device attractive even in the realities of 2018.
Gray version of the HTC One E9 smartphone
The company did not make any high-profile presentations during the announcement, but simply published information about the devices on its official website. Their design remained from the flagships of the M series, but the performance capabilities were slightly curtailed. This is exactly what today’s full review of the middling product from Taiwan – HTC One E9 – will talk about.
Specifications
The brain of the device is the MediaTek Helio X10 chipset. The display was manufactured by Tianma, which is famous for its quality products throughout China. Generally, The characteristics of the device are quite interesting, the chipset is not the most powerful, but it allows you to play heavy games. The camera here is 13 megapixels, the body has high-quality stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos technology, and the price at the start of sales was about 300–400 bucks. Detailed specifications can be found in the table below.
Options and packaging
The device comes in an interesting box, which made of thick white cardboard, similar to plastic. Top cover textured with a huge number of small holes, in the middle of which there is the name of the device. Under the cover lies the device itself in a separate block that can be removed. A little deeper in the box are:
- headphones;
- replaceable headsets;
- charger;
- microUSB cable;
- instructions and warranty card describing the characteristics in Chinese.
The smartphone package looks like this
The package package is quite poor, but this is not critical, since the HTC One E9 is not positioned as a flagship device. Below the box is printed a description of the main characteristics of the device. By the way, HTC is famous for the quality of printing on boxes, instructions and other paper “products” of the manufacturer.
Please note
The choice of color modifications for the smartphone is small and consists of three solutions: white, black and brown, and this is a minus, since not all people will be satisfied with the above colors.
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Appearance and design
It's worth starting with assembling the device, because this is the most interesting thing about the HTC One E9. The smartphone is made entirely of plastic, and only the power/lock button and the main round edging rear camera made of aluminum. It is completely unclear why it was done this way: either there was not enough metal for all batches of smartphones, or this is a feature of HTC smartphones in 2015. I wonder what back cover blends smoothly into the ribs and there is no unpleasant separation by any deep silver stripes or other unnecessary things.
There is no separate pull-out tray for memory cards and SIM cards. They are separate and built into motherboard smartphone. They are protected by a special white plug located on the left side of the device. On the right there are volume buttons and a metal power key with an interesting polish. At the bottom there is only a connector for charging microUSB, and at the top a mini-jack for headphones with a diameter of 3.5 mm peeks out alone.
Important to know
The front panel is covered with protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass III.
HTC One E9 from all sides
On the front you can see not only a 5.5-inch screen, but also huge black frames along the contour of the display, Boomsound stereo speakers, a notification indicator that does not shine very well and is almost invisible even with small deviations of the smartphone from the user’s eyes; proximity and light sensors, and a front camera. The front panel is not completely covered with glass. Above and below the glass part there are plastic elements in which voice speakers are hidden.
This is what the devices look like in all three colors:
The smartphone is presented in these shades
Depending on the selected color, the front panel is painted to match the color of the body. For example, The main color of HTC One E9 is brown - which means the front panel will be brown. But why it was necessary to make such thick frames around the display is a huge question, since in 2015 manufacturers began to try to make the frames narrow, thereby giving elegance to the device. Apparently, the Taiwanese manufacturer decided not to deprive consumers of nostalgia for past years.
At the back in the center are the main camera, an LED flash, a hole under which an additional microphone for the noise reduction system is hidden, and the manufacturer’s logo. For some reason, the camera is located very high, almost behind the body. The distance from the top end to the camera is only a few millimeters.
Please note
The power button is located high, and since the dimensions of the phone with a 5.5-inch screen are rather large, it is difficult to reach the button. The device is difficult to operate with one hand, but the back panel is not slippery.
In principle, the design is mediocre. The front panel looks very dubious, everything else is standard. Plastic case It's not put together very well, as the back panel creaks when pressed lightly, which is unforgivable for a $350 device. The buttons do not play, There is no air gap between the glass and the display matrix.
The body dimensions of the device are: 156.5x76.5x7.48 mm, and the weight is only 147 grams, which is not much for such a large device. It is noteworthy that the thickness is small and the company did not decide to make huge bulges on the rear panel in the area of the headphone jack and charging socket, as the Korean company Samsung did, which is very good - the large thickness of the case is lost and it feels “flagship-like” "
Display
HTC One E9 5.5-inch display
On the front, the HTC One E9 has a large and high-quality 5.5-inch display from TIANMA. He made using and has a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels or Full HD. It is worth noting that the model with the Plus prefix is equipped with a 2K screen. The sensor is responsive, and thanks to a good and high-quality layer of oleophobic coating, the finger glides perfectly on the glass. This promotes good productivity and usability in games and office applications, as well as the browser.
The touchscreen supports up to ten simultaneous finger touches. Thanks to the high pixel density of 401 ppi, individual dots on the screen are not visible, and you cannot see the pixel grid with the naked eye. The viewing angles are excellent and the screen is well calibrated. Color reproduction is natural, but if you compare the HTC One E9 screen with other competing devices, then The colors here are warmer and fade into a greenish tint. This screen is juicier, which some people may not like. It will also make your eyes get tired faster.
Will be useful
The black color is not very deep and fades with critical deviations from the user’s eyes, but this is not critical, since IPS matrices have always had this problem- This is a feature of the screen.
The minimum threshold is not very good, it could be a little dimmer, but the maximum is just excellent. In bright sunshine, you can easily see the picture on the screen. Overall, the screen is pleasant, colorful, with excellent natural color reproduction. Among the software features of the screen, it is worth noting some gestures. For example, the swipe up gesture to unlock the phone is very useful and convenient, but there are no such gestures as quick start certain applications.
Please note
Thanks to the oleophobic coating, the screen is reluctant to collect fingerprints, and if it does, it won’t be difficult to wipe them off - two small, light movements of the screen on a sweater or dry cloth and the screen is as good as new.
Software
operating system Android smartphone 5.0.2
The smartphone works out of the box and is not running the latest version. operating system Android 5.0.2 with a proprietary shell from the manufacturer HTC Sense 7. There is nothing left from here. The company has redone everything, making the system more understandable and easier to understand for the average user of the device. In general, this shell was the most attractive among all that are on the market. It competed with another beautiful shell from Samsung called TouchWiz.
HTC Sense 7 is a system for young people. There are a lot of different colors here, and in the settings you can change the themes, download them from the Internet or install some of your own from other smartphones, which is very cool. All installed applications are located not on desktops, but in a separate “Menu” button.
Important to know
There are no touch buttons in the device - they are replaced with software ones, and this is bad, since the keys take up a lot of useful display area.
The smartphone interface looks like this
As mentioned earlier, there are Motion Launcher gestures. There is no HTC browser here, but right out of the box you can see pre-installed Google services and browser Google Chrome. By the way, to update system services and applications to latest versions, there is no need to change the firmware, since they are already available in the Google Play Market application store, from where they can be updated.
Some icons, the Camera application and the notification panel (curtain) have been redesigned.
Sound
Above and below the display are two Boomsound stereo speakers that support Dolby Atmos. HTC One E9 is positioned as a music device, this is not surprising, since the speakers sound really decent. The speakers are loud, bassy, and produce surround sound - what else is needed for a true music lover. There are two modes: “Music” and “In the Theater”. The first one is more suitable for listening to tracks. The second increases the volume, but degrades the sound quality, so it can be recommended for playing games or watching videos in YouTube.
The speaker produces a clear and loud sound, there are no complaints about it. Microphones also do an excellent job of their main task. The interlocutor will hear you well and so will you.
The sound in the headphones is excellent, but sometimes the volume is not enough. This happens in noisy places, metro, train station or minibus - keep this in mind.
Please note
The company took care of music lovers and added special modes for HTC headphones, however, the included headset sounds bad and it clearly does not reveal the full potential of the music device.
Performance
The hardware of the device is an eight-core processor from MediaTek called Helio X10 or MT6795M. Its eight cores work at constant clock frequency 2 GHz. The memory sizes are 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM, of which about 8-10 GB are available to the user out of the box after the first turn on and updating applications. This is not enough, but the company has provided for everything and added the ability to install microSD memory cards up to 128 GB into the smartphone.
Helio X10 processor
The PowerVR G6200 video accelerator is responsible for the graphics and this is a reasonable decision on the part of the manufacturer, since the graphics from Mali do not work the best and not all games are optimized for these graphics chipsets. Thanks to this, the smartphone scores about 50 thousand points in Antutu Benchmark. On ultra high settings graphics at a resolution of 1800x1080 pixels in the Epic Citadel, the number of frames per second was 40 FPS, and for a mid-class smartphone this figure is excellent.
Testing a smartphone in the Antutu benchmark
Things are even better in games. At high settings, tank graphics run at 40–58 frames per second. The number is constantly changing, but the picture is smooth and this does not affect the operation of the game in any way. Naturally, the smartphone is not a gaming one, and after two hours of play there may be severe drawdowns due to throttling.
