HTC One A9s vs HTC One (M8)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC One A9s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC One (M8)
Faster charging
HTC One (M8)
Higher-resolution camera
HTC One A9s
Better display
HTC One (M8)
Lighter body
HTC One A9s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 65.8 | 66.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 2.3 GHz (US/EMEA)/ 2.5 GHz (Asia, China) Krait 400 |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP2 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Helio P10 | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flash |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 4 MP, (depth) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) | 4 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm | 5 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2300 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 432 h (3G) | Up to 271 h (2G) / Up to 496 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 13 h (3G) | Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 20 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.5 | 146.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 149.8 | 160 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 70.6 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, November | 2014, March 25. Released 2014, March 27 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 38, 40 | 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (payments only) | Yes (market/operator dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | 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 One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC One A9s | HTC One (M8) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC One A9s and HTC One (M8) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC One (M8) packs a 2600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC One A9s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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