The HTC One E9 was released in May 2015 and was marketed as a more affordable alternative to the high-end HTC One M9. Despite its mid-range price point, the One E9 offered top-of-the-line features that rivaled even the most expensive smartphones on the market.
Design
The HTC One E9 had a sleek and slim design, measuring 156.5 x 76.5 x 7.5 mm and weighing only 147g. It had a dual-tone finish with a matte rear cover and glossy accents, giving it a premium look and feel.
Display
The One E9 had a 5.5-inch Quad HD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, offering sharp and vibrant visuals for all kinds of content. The display was protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4, which offered enhanced scratch and impact resistance.
Camera
One of the most impressive features of the HTC One E9 was its 20-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash. It was capable of recording 4K video and had a range of shooting modes, including HDR, panorama, and time-lapse. The front-facing camera had a resolution of 4 megapixels and was perfect for taking selfies or video calls.
Battery
The One E9 was powered by a 2800mAh battery, which provided up to 21 hours of talk time and up to 590 hours of standby time. It also supported fast charging, allowing users to quickly top up their battery when they needed to.
Other Features
The HTC One E9 was powered by a MediaTek Helio X10 processor and had 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which could be expanded via microSD. It also had a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 4G LTE. The device ran on Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7.0.
Here are the full specifications for the HTC One E9:
Display:
- 5.5-inch Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen
- 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution
- 16M colors
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Dimensions:
- 156.5 x 76.5 x 7.5 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.30 in)
- Weighs 147 g (5.19 oz)
Processor:
- MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795M) octa-core processor
- PowerVR G6200 GPU
Memory:
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB of internal storage
- Expandable via microSD up to 256GB
Camera:
- 20 MP primary camera
- Autofocus and LED flash
- Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- 4K video recording
- 4 MP front-facing camera
Battery:
- 2800mAh battery capacity
- Up to 21 hours of talk time
- Up to 590 hours of standby time
- Supports fast charging
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
- Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, aptX
- GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- NFC
- microUSB 2.0
Operating System:
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
- HTC Sense 7.0
Colors:
- Meteor Gray, Classic Rose Gold, Gold Sepia
Other Features:
- Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass sensors
- FM radio
- MP4/H.264/WMV player
- MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
- Document viewer
- Photo/video editor
Conclusion
The HTC One E9 was a mid-range smartphone that offered top-of-the-line features, making it a great option for anyone looking for a more affordable alternative to high-end devices. Its 20-megapixel camera, 5.5-inch Quad HD display, and 2800mAh battery were all standout features that made the One E9 a great choice for mobile photography and media consumption. Although it was released in 2015 and is no longer available for purchase, the HTC One E9 remains a solid mid-range device that can still offer a great user experience today.
