HTC Desire 625 vs HTC One M9
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 625
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HTC One M9
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC One M9
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC One M9
Better display
HTC One M9
Lighter body
HTC Desire 625
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 441 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 65.8 | 68.4 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| GPU | Adreno 304 | Adreno 430 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 | Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 20 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 20 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 4 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 2840 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | — | Up to 391 h (2G) / Up to 402 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 25 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 21 h 50 min (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 147.3 | 144.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| Weight (g) | 140.1 | 157 |
| Width (mm) | 71.1 | 69.7 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, August. Released 2016, August | 2015, March 01. Released 2015, March 09 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| edge | Yes | — |
| gprs | Yes | — |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.1 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 625 | HTC One M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 625 and HTC One M9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC One M9 packs a 2840 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC One M9 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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