Side by side comparison and review of HTC One A9S and Apple iPhone XR. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A1984 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 146.49 mm | 150.9 mm | Apple iPhone XR has greater height than HTC One A9S. |
| Width | 71.5 mm | 75.7 mm | Apple iPhone XR has greater width than HTC One A9S. |
| Depth | 7.99 mm | 8.3 mm | HTC One A9S is narrower than HTC One A9S. |
| Weight | 150 g | 194 g | HTC One A9S is lighter than HTC One A9S. |
| Body Colour | - | Red | Black | White | Matte red | Coral | Blue | Yellow | |
| Body Material | Metal | - | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Apple iPhone XR is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IEC 60529 IP67 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 6.3 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | - | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Lightning | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | Super LCD | Liquid Retina HD display | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.1" | Apple iPhone XR has larger screen size than HTC One A9S. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1792 x 828 pixels | Apple iPhone XR has better screen resolution than HTC One A9S. |
| Display Format | HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 326 ppi | Apple iPhone XR has better pixel density than HTC One A9S. |
| Max Brightness | - | 625 cd/m² | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1400:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Apple iPhone XR has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Dolby Vision | |
| Display Features | - | True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| PROCESSOR | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio P10 | Apple A12 Bionic | |
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| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 6-core | HTC One A9S has higher processor core quantity than Apple iPhone XR. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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| RAM | 2 GB | - | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Apple iPhone XR has more internal memory than HTC One A9S. |
| User Memory | 10.2 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | - |
| CAMERA | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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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 A9S has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone XR. |
| Sensor Type | BSI | BSI | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Apple iPhone XR has better lens aperture than HTC One A9S. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 28.3 mm | - | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 5x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | 0 - 10 sec | - | |
| HDR Mode | - | Smart HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, RAW mode | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode, tap to focus, portrait mode, Live Photos, Live Photos with stabilisation, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Body and face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | True Tone quad LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, HTC Zoe, Video Pic | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Zero Shutter Lag, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, noise reduction, geotagging, LTM (Local Tone Mapping), Stereo Recording, Advanced red-eye correction, Panorama (up to 63MP) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 7 Megapixel | Apple iPhone XR has better front camera resolution than HTC One A9S. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | BSI | BSI | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.8 | F/2.2 | Apple iPhone XR has better front lens aperture than HTC One A9S. |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Live make-up | - | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Smart HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Auto selfie (smile selfie, still selfie) | Burst mode, Timer mode, portrait mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Body and face detection, face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | HTC UltraPixel Camera, Voice selfie, Self timer up to 10 seconds | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Extended dynamic range for video, Cinematic video stabilisation |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | - | |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Apple fast charging technology | Apple iPhone XR has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Apple iPhone XR can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Standby Time | 432 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 786.6 minutes | 1500 minutes | Apple iPhone XR has longer battery life when making calls than HTC One A9S. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 786.6 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 432 hrs |
Talk: up to 25 hrs Active online usage: up to 15 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 65 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | iOS 12 | |
| User Interface | HTC Sense | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, MP3, OGG, MKA, M4A, 3GA, MP4, MID | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, 3G2 | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, HEIF | |
| Sound Enhancements | HTC BoomSound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound | |
| Video Enhancements | - | HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| FEATURES | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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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, G-sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition | |
| Security Technology | - | Face ID | |
| Additional Phone Features | Wi-Fi Miracast, Dual microphones, HTC Connect, HTC Freestyle Layout | TTY compatible, FaceTime, iCloud Photo Sharing, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, QuickType keyboard, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Neural Engine, AirPlay Mirroring |
| OTHERS | HTC One A9S | Apple iPhone XR |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
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