HTC One M9+ vs HTC U Play
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC One M9+
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HTC U Play
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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 U Play
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2560 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| PPI | 565 | 428 |
| Glass Type | To be confirmed | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 68.6 | 68.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Mali-T860MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Helio X10 | Helio P10 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.2 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 2.1 MP | — |
| Wide | 20 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 4 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2840 | 2500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 598 h (2G) / Up to 626 h (3G) | Up to 427 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 23 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) | Up to 15 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 10 |
Body
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 151 | 146 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.6 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 168 | 145 |
| Width (mm) | 72 | 72.9 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, April. Released 2015, May | 2017, January. Released 2017, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/operator dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC One M9+ | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC One M9+ and HTC U Play 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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