Detailed comparison and review of HTC One (X9) and Sony XPERIA 5 IV. 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 (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 153.9 mm | 156 mm | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has greater height than HTC One (X9). |
| Width | 75.9 mm | 67 mm | HTC One (X9) has greater width than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
| Depth | 8 mm | 8.2 mm | HTC One (X9) is narrower than HTC One (X9). |
| Weight | 170 g | 172 g | HTC One (X9) is lighter than HTC One (X9). |
| Body Colour | Carbon grey | Topaz gold | Copper rose | Black | Green | |
| Body Material | Metal | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 5 IV is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
| 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, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Super LCD | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.1" | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has larger screen size than HTC One (X9). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better screen resolution than HTC One (X9). |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 21:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | - | Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, Dark mode, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
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| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | HTC One (X9) has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | PowerVR G6200 | - |
| MEMORY | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has more RAM than HTC One (X9). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has more internal memory than HTC One (X9). |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | HTC One (X9) has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.7" | |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better lens aperture than HTC One (X9). |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 82 degree(s) | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 28 mm | 24 mm | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, RAW mode | Burst mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Videography Pro | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | HTC One (X9) has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Stereo Recording, EIS video stabilisation, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, 5-Axis Stabilisation, 4K HDR video recording, Real-Time Tracking, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, ZEISS Optics |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.5" | |
| Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 40 degree(s) | |
| Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 60 mm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/2.5" | |
| Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 124 degree(s) | |
| Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better front camera resolution than HTC One (X9). |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.9" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.8 | F/2.0 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better front lens aperture than HTC One (X9). |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has larger battery capacity than HTC One (X9). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 5 IV can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Talk Time | 900 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 900 min Playback (Music): up to 40 hrs Playback (video): up to 10 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | HTC Sense | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, MP3, eAAC+, apt-X | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
| Sound Enhancements | HTC BoomSound | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix |
| FEATURES | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | DLNA Certified, sharing media via DLNA | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Battery Share function, DualSense control compatibility, full-stage stereo speakers |
| OTHERS | HTC One (X9) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery |
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