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| Global Score | |
| 79.8 | 77.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | HTC |
| Android 5.1 | Android 5.0 |
| 2015-09-02 | 2015-03-01 |
| 6.08 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches | 5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 inches |
| 6.35 ounces | 5.54 ounces |
| Black, Gold and Gray | Black, Gold, Gray and Pink |
| Glass and Metal | Aluminium |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 545.00 | $ 178.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5 inches |
| 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | S-LCD 3 |
| 801 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 10.6 | 9.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | 64-bit ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-Core 2000 MHz + Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.99 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.56 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 20.00 MP + 4.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 27.80mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.42 inches (1/2.4") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.56 | 10.12 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3430mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2840mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 630 hours standby time 15.2 hours talk time | 391 hours standby time 25.4 hours talk time |
| 5.44 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xperia Z5 Premium is a bit better than the HTC One M9, having a global score of 79.8 against 77.7. Xperia Z5 Premium's design is somewhat thinner but heavier than the HTC One M9, and both were only released 6 months apart. Both of these phones have Android OS (Operating System), but Xperia Z5 Premium has 5.1 version and HTC One M9 has Android 5.0.
The HTC One M9 has a little faster CPU than Xperia Z5 Premium, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor and a 3 GB RAM, the HTC One M9 also has a better graphics co-processor and a 64-bit processor. The Xperia Z5 Premium has a much better display than HTC One M9, because it has a way better screen density, a quite larger screen and a much higher resolution of 3840 x 2160.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium counts with a slightly bigger memory for games and applications than HTC One M9, and although they both have the same 32 GB internal storage capacity, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium also has a slot for an external memory card that admits up to 200 GB. The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium has a slightly better camera than HTC One M9, and although they both have the same (4K) video quality and the same video frame rates, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium also has a larger back-facing camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors, a bigger diafragm aperture to capture better low-light photos and a better resolution back-facing camera.
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium features better battery performance than HTC One M9, because it has a 3430mAh battery size.
Although Xperia Z5 Premium is a better device, it costs a lot more than HTC One M9, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the HTC One M9. So if you need that extra features, you can buy the Xperia Z5 Premium, else you can save some money and get the HTC One M9, letting go some specifications.
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