The One X9 is a classic example of a mid-range handset. It has marginally better hardware than budget offerings - a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a Helio X10 SoC, 32 GB of storage, a 13-megapixel camera with OIS, and a metal build - but it just doesn't do enough for the price. It's not a terrible phone, but it's simply too expensive.
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The One X9 is a classic example of a mid-range handset. It has marginally better hardware than budget offerings - a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a Helio X10 SoC, 32 GB of storage, a 13-megapixel camera with OIS, and a metal build - but it just doesn't do enough for the price. It's not a terrible phone, but it's simply too expensive.
I have always had a soft spot for HTC. The company produced the first Android handset, which was my entry into the wonderful world of smartphones and a great piece of hardware in its own right. More recently, I was impressed with the HTC 10, their...
Overall the HTC One X9 is a solid performer providing a great user experience in a nicely made device. The software is serviceable and the customisation built into both Android and to Sense allows you to really tweak most of the device just how you like...
The HTC One X9 is the tech equivalent of skim milk; it isn't the full fat experience, but it hasn't lost enough on hardware - or price - to be likened to non-fat either. This leaves it hanging in a sort of purgatory where it's not an amazing phone, but...
We're reviewing these two phones together due to the physical similarities and price points. Both have very smart, well-built, metallic chassis which belie their mid-range price point. However, the R9 is OPPO's flagship phone while the X9 costs almost...
Even among other mid-tier phones, the X9 feels like less of a game changer and more of a stopgap that ticks all the boxes a budget phone needs to tick. If you're looking to upgrade yourself to mid-tier Android handset that isn't too pricey, the X9 feels...
Although there's a lot to like about the HTC One X9, it's not the flagship phone we were hoping for. It's a sort of mash up of a few different previous phone from the company. A larger phone with some decent specs will appeal to some but we're holding...
Overall, then, it's a middle-of-the-road phone that will live or die by its price. If HTC can get that right, fans of the HTC One M9 and A9 who are desperate for a handset with a larger screen might want to keep their eyes...