Detailed comparison and review of HTC One (A9) and Fairphone 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 145.75 mm | 158 mm | Fairphone 3 has greater height than HTC One (A9). |
Width | 70.8 mm | 71.8 mm | Fairphone 3 has greater width than HTC One (A9). |
Depth | 7.26 mm | 9.83 mm | HTC One (A9) is narrower than HTC One (A9). |
Weight | 143 g | 189 g | HTC One (A9) is lighter than HTC One (A9). |
Body Colour | Topaz gold | Opal silver | Carbon grey | Dark translucent | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.41 W/kg | 1.405 W/kg (body), 0.388 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | IPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.65" | Fairphone 3 has larger screen size than HTC One (A9). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels | Fairphone 3 has better screen resolution than HTC One (A9). |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 440 ppi | 427 ppi | HTC One (A9) has better pixel density than Fairphone 3. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | |
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Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Fairphone 3 has higher clock speed than HTC One (A9). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | HTC One (A9) has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 |
MEMORY | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Fairphone 3 has more RAM than HTC One (A9). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Fairphone 3 has more internal memory than HTC One (A9). |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSDXC |
CAMERA | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | HTC One (A9) has better camera resolution than Fairphone 3. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | - | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Fairphone 3 has better lens aperture than HTC One (A9). |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | HTC One (A9) has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
Camera Modes | Pro mode | - | |
Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover | Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), digital image stabilisation |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 4 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Fairphone 3 has better front camera resolution than HTC One (A9). |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/4" | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | HTC UltraPixel Camera | Up to 8x digital zoom, digital image stabilisation |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2150 mAh | 3000 mAh | Fairphone 3 has larger battery capacity than HTC One (A9). |
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Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 3.5 hour(s) | |
Standby Time | 432 hours | 300 hours | HTC One (A9) has longer standby time than Fairphone 3. |
Talk Time | 960 minutes | 1200 minutes | Fairphone 3 has longer battery life when making calls than HTC One (A9). |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 432 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 9 hrs Playback (audio): up to 60 hrs Playback (video): up to 12 hrs |
Talk: up to 1200 min Standby: up to 300 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 9.0 Pie | |
User Interface | HTC Sense | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 13, Band 20, Band 26 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700c, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, OGG, MIDI, M4A, EC3 | AAC, AIFF, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), WMA v10, WMA v9, WMA Lossless 9, WMA 10 Pro, ALAC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 | VC-1, MPEG-4, DivX, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby sound technology | - |
FEATURES | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | DLNA Certified, HTC BlinkFeed, Hi-Res Audio, Android Sensor Hub | MIMO technology, modular and repairable design, recycled and fair materials |
OTHERS | HTC One (A9) | Fairphone 3 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Bumper, mini screwdriver |
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