The edges also open up a wide list of new features. You can set tiles in order to light up different colors for your contacts. Feature-wise, the M9 has a 20 megapixel camera that is much more superior to its predecessor. It captures more details than the 4-megapixel ‘Ultra Pixel’ shooter in the HTC One M8. However, the Ultra Pixel tech is still there, and you notice its power while taking selfies in dimly-lit indoor locations.
Both handsets come up with Android Lollipop out-of-the-box, hence its best to compare their user interfaces. Samsung’s TouchWiz UI is a lot less intrusive compared to its earlier versions. For the first time ever, you can delete some of the pre-loaded apps. If you don’t prefer using Microsoft OneDrive, you can simply uninstall it. However, HTC’s Sense UI is a lot slicker. You can compare the hardware specifications of these devices below:-
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
- Android 5.0 Lollipop, TouchWiz UI
- 5.1-inch, 2,560×1,440-pixel, 576ppi screen
- 64GB storage
- 3GB RAM
- No microSD card slot
- 64-bit, octa-core Exynos 7420 chipset
- 16-megapixel camera, 5-megapixel front-facer
HTC One M9
- Android 5.0 Lollipop, Sense 7 UI
- 5-inch, 1,920×1,080-pixel, 440ppi screen
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB storage
- microSD card up to 2TB
- 64-bit, octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset
- 20-megapixel camera, 4-megapixel ‘UltraPixel’ front-facer
Which one of these devices do you prefer? Stay tuned for more updates on HTC One M9!
HTC continues to improve its iconic One design line and the One M9 is its best. HTC listened to customer feedback on the One M7 and One M8 with the M9 better in every aspect, from hardware to software.