*HTC One M9 Review!* goo.gl/bFgn3l Does the latest HTC flagship do enough to differentiate itself from the competition? We find out, in this comprehensive HTC One M9 review!
I guess but if you can't see the difference between 720p, 1080p,2k and 4k? Something is wrong. There is a big difference in all. And if you are going to be using for phone for more than call and text you are going to want the display to be great and not just washed out. There are accessories out here to help with battery life including other apps and settings in your phones.
jacob9hawkes I have a G3 and am somewhat tech savvy and always look for things like pixelation just because. It NEVER affects my choice in phones, this phone was just free with a 2 year plan from Verizon and I snagged it on a whim. In terms of stretching, I've noticed no lack of quality. Everything is as sharp and clean as can be. I do believe 1080p is "enough" for smart phones, but having this G3 set to 2k with 560 DPI nearly puts it on tablet-level screen space, which is what I prefer. Running a stock based lollipop rom and custom kernel nets me good enough battery life, but stock out of the box battery life is extremely poor with heavy usage. I don't think the resolution affects it as much as the type of display it has though.
***** better use a 1080p and a 2k phone 1st before saying anything about it.I for one used a 2k phone, nothing really good about the screened. it's almost same with the 1080p screen. but the 1080p screen doesn't hug much of the battery life compared to the 2k variant.
i bought the phone , made the switch from iphone and im glad i did , screen is much better 1080 is enough we dont need more , battery v good , very fast phone with no lag , you can handle the phone perfect for gaming plus boom sound its a killer . Best phone on the market period. Camera is good , not amazing .
You guys make awesome reviews, specially you Joshua. But I was really dissapointed to see that the m9 got editor's choice, and the s6 didn't, considering the s6 has a better screen, better camera, finger print sensor, multitasking features, and much more elements that simply overshadow the m9.
Good display, good battery life, best speakers, super fast and snappy ui, best design out there, OK camera (those photos looked OK for my use) = The phone that I've been waiting for... Thank you HTC😍😘 Just missing that finger print scanner, ois and laser auto focus... These 3 features would make this phone the best ever!!!
Best design? I realize that it comes down to personal preference, but those bezels and in particular that black HTC bar look horrible to me. Also I'd prefer the power and volume buttons to be laid out out like a Samsung Galaxy, but other than that the back and sides look fine to me.
Best speakers? Good display? Best design? No. I don't care about speakers on my phone because I know I'll never use them. It's always my Bluetooth speaker or earphones. Everyone I know with the M7 & M8 say they're a waste of space because they use earphones anyways... Good display? It's sucks ass. 1080p for a 2k flagship standard is pathetic. Everyone is making the move to 2K... The Note 4 and S6 don't have a good display, they have the *BEST* displays. Best design? My Note 4 actually has the best design. The huge screen, aluminum border and removable battery + SD slot is amazing. And fuck off with those stupid build quality arguments, EVERYONE puts a case on their phones, so who gives a shit about the aluminum unibody? It's a midtier phone. The S6 will be the same price and it will fucking wreck. The M8 will be like $200 cheaper, so just buy that
Catslasha Catz I think design wise HTC One looks a lot better than the new Galaxy. The glass does not look as premium as the aluminium body. I believe that is why Apple copied the design. I am surprised the black bar bothered so many people, I never really paid much attention to it.
This phone is DOA 1. Premature processor 2. Camera is still meh 3. Battery life is about the same as the M8 4. Can't use "premium" feel over Samsung this yr 5. The M8 is still a beastly phone, and will be cheaper w/ the M9 out.
Itaku I agree.. I waited so long for this handset and now I'm extremely disappointed with its camera! Even though never been a fan of Samsung but I surprisingly prefer Samsung S6 now!
Cory Weston What does "one of the best" mean to you? Top 3? 5? 10? It's not a bad camera but if you look at comparisons with the iPhone 6, S6, Note 4, it falls short. Show me one camera shootout that has the HTC on top in comparison to other flagships. You'll see why OIS isn't a rubbish gimmick when all the phones with it beat the M9 in low light shots and video recording.
Am definitely trading my m8 for the m9 especially after trying it out in the store today i just have to upgrade. It felt much more premium and gripper then the m8 and it just looks outstanding, love the dual tone finish! The m9 just feels amazing to handle. Camera was never a big deal for me i only take pictures to post them on places like WhatsApp, Kik or maybe Instagram otherwise i would only take Selfies which the m9 does well! However am sure the camera will improve over time. Other then that the M9 does well in every other aspect of a phone.
Kp2066 i don't get why people dont find it a worthy upgrade. If it had an apple on its back everyone will find it a worthy upgrade. I mean its better then the M8 in every way. I also belive the camera will be fixed even tho camera isnt a biggie for me. Other then that everything is perfect and improved on the M9.
I agree with you. Camera has never been a priority for me. The reviewer talked about a slightly thicker M9 phone, but, I'd rather have longer battery life in my phone, which I believe accounts for the thickness of the M9. I will also be upgrading to the M9 next month.
Abdullah Al-Marhuby The processor is really no better than the M8, screen is the same, design looks the same(but feels different), battery is the same and the camera is worse in some areas compared to the M8. I can see why people are underwhelmed with the M9. Some people like you don't mind, but if I'm to shell out money for a phone, it has to at least perform better than its predecessor. I don't care about looks, because this phone looks great. In my opinion, the cheaper M8 is going to cannibalize most of the M9s sales. There's no killer feature the M9 offers over the M8. Even Apple offers one thing that's drastically different for people to upgrade. The iPhone 5 and 5s were damn near identical, but touch ID and the A8 being twice as fast as the A7 was enough. HTC just doesn't have that. Nevertheless, the M9 is a beastly phone. But if I(average consumer) can buy the M8 on craigslist or eBay for half the price of the M9 with no distinguishing factors between the 2, why would I?
after owning 3 Samsung phones I know that at one point my apps are gonna crash and my phone will turn off and turn back on again! never again Samsung getting an m9.
Okay.. i am not a very big fan of 2k resolutions but lets do a comparison here.. The s6 has a 2k screen with 2500 mah battery against a 1080p screen with 2900 mah of the m9 and still delivers the same on screen time or even better, a slightly lower resolution 16 mp camera than the m9(i know mp's aren't everything), has a thinner and lighter body. Believe it or not Touchwiz is faster and smoother than sense this time, although not by a huge number but still it is. M9 is a great device but s6 wins in every aspect!
I just came from the HTC event in Atlanta, and I'm very impressed. Camera software appeared to be updated, but I did not get a good test of it. I've tested the GS6 and loved the screen and camera, but the M9 feels ridiculously powerful. Sense is lightning quick and fully customizable, and the device just feels great in hand. Can't wait till I get mine!
So in other words Josh -Same great build from yesteryear -Same great UI 1080p screen from yesteryear -Same Wack camera quality shooter from, that's right yesteryear... Ok got it! *Galaxy S6* it is.
People love to complain about the design not changing much, but that's one of the best parts about this phone. The only place they can really go with the design is making the camera flush with the rest of the casing.
Camera looks ugly and just because it's a bigger pixel doesn't make it a better camera. iPhone only uses a 8mp sensor yet they have one of the best if not best cameras in the market. Htc could have made a 8mp ultra pixel camera and it would have been better.
That massive black boarder puts me off straight away. And the touch home button takes up space with the top info bar. What I like about the note 4 is that it has a home button and the touch buttons next to that. Saves screen space and I love that.
M9 software update significantly improves camera performance.... even in the dark... so i dont know what everyone is whining about.. this phone takes some wicked shots
+Henry “Adda” Chaisritha same here. what you said is true, and that they actually got a decent design people thought it was god like. I think the m9 is better.
HTC did a good job with this phone as usual. I like how they went their own direction. You now see phones getting thinner and larger screen resolution, HTC did what was best for the experience, and not for comparison purposes. They even ditched the UP camera on back, which shows they are humble enough to realize when something needs to be moved. Two thumbs up from me.
The thing with the power button is that you're not supposed to use your thumb to press it, but more the ball joint between your thumb and palm (Which is always over the power button if you hold it normally). Things get less awkward when you discover that. Granted the fact people don't instinctively do this means it's a bit of an issue.
There is no fucking point for mobiles to have resolutions over 720P. BLABLABLA I can see pixels if i stick my fucking face to it. But in reality you don't do that.1080p 1440p resolutions are killing battery life insanely fast and it kills performance of the phone overall. I'll take extended battery life and games performing 5 times better than some more pixels any day.
***** No it doesn't look terrible. Geez everyone's fucking monitor is 1080p and they're 20 times the size of a mobile screen. Does it look terrible? Of course fucking no.
I believe they did. This phone is on stores in Taiwan only. It will be available outside Taiwan in a couple of weeks. Thus, software must be final. It does not mean the can't fix it though. The can push OTAs to patch things uo.
I think this has to be the best review of the HTC M9 on RUclips. I generally follow Fischer from Pocketnow but most of the reviewers highlight what is wrong with the phone. I find no reason to change the looks of the phone, especially if its as sexy-looking as HTC. Put an m9 and s6 (or edge) side by side and ask anyone to pick..You'll know the answer! Great review mate. Loved it!
Shellymon™ Johannes B.R Not just that, but because of the lag issues it's having. Seriously, the LG G Flex 2 got destroyed because of the Snapdragon 810, even with a 1080p display and 3GB of RAM.. 805 was much better, imagine that with 3GB of RAM and the 1080p HTC display with a smaller 5 inch screen implemented with Sense 7. That would be fabulous.
AnimeFan i don't think the case is the same here, LG couldn't be more different from HTC in terms of the software running on that SOC. this phone flies and overheating has been fixed, so i think it may have just been that particular phone so far
AnimeFan that's because LG hasn't optimised it's Android skin for Lollipop and the newer processing package. It's a very heavy Android skin, much like the TouchWiz of old, which will result in lag. Sense is much more bare-bones making it lag free.
Great review, I didn't know about the RAW mode was in the works and I've already pre-ordered my M9. I'm confident this will make a fine upgrade to the M7 (which I would happily keep if it wasn't for the broken camera sensor)
I currently have the HTC One, I also had the HTC Evo before that.......So, I've been an HTC customer for the past 4-5 years or so..... I was really excited and ready to go online and pre-order the HTC M9. I really was....... I would have pre-ordered it a few days ago when pre-order was made possible, but I had to wait until April, 1st for the 2 year contract discount. I'm glad now.......(you can see where this is heading) After reading multiple reviews from different sources, several different type of comparisons made available online to date (e.g. Camera, Battery, screen resolution, etc.........) and also comparing the phones in person. I can honestly say I have put in quite a bit of time doing my research at Sprint stores, work, driving and at home. I always love the design of the HTC phones.... but in my personal opinion the Edge looks absolutely amazing and even better than the M9, I went to the store in to take a look at it in person and it's absolutely beautiful and will stand out from other phones. The only thing I see going for the HTC over the EDGE really is the speakers, but I have Bluetooth speakers and barely play music on the phone speakers.....And because of that.... sadly.........(for real)....sadly........... In almost every aspect, even though by a small margin, the Galaxy 6 Edge simply beats HTC M9. Consequently, I will be buying the Edge over M9. Sorry HTC! :(
Shoutout to android authority for another great review. I got the Galaxy S4 when it was first released two years ago and regretted not getting the HTC One M7 after only a few months. My Galaxy S4 drains in only a few hours and constantly freezes up. Not to mention, it's complete bull crap that Samsung allows AT&T to lock the bootloaders on their phones. Samsung, you are a large company that is supposed to support the openness of Android. Grow a pair and tell AT&T that it can't lock down the phone. I for one will be getting the HTC One M9 straight from HTC. Samsung, you did great with the GS6 but no expandable storage and a locked bootloader are deal breakers.
You're review was very nice. You speak very well Joshua and you're arguments both positive and negative are credible. Though the HTC One M9 is not enough for me to leave my M8, I do find the M9 exceptionally beautiful. I will be waiting for the One M9+.
Aaaah I love that you guys upload in 1080p 60frames rather than 4k 23,9fps... It´s just sooo much smoother and better to look at! 4K is clear AF but most people don´t have 4K monitors and the extra bitrate that comes with 4K still dosen´t make it better than 1080p 60fps! Oh my gad so smooth! Keep uploading in 60fps guys! Hot damn! :D
Bought it on the midnight preorder. I got it today and it's supposed to be a gift for my sis. I checked out the interface and it's pretty much similar to what HTC has on the M8 and the E8. The camera is in need of an immediate overall. I thought it wouldn't be as bad as the reviews say, but HTC needs to look into it pronto. The 13 MP shooter on the E8 (which I own) is much better. The Ultra pixel on the front isn't too bad. If my sis don't jive with it, I'll return the M9 and get her an iPhone 6 or an E8.
I love the design! I've had the M7 for 1.5 years now. The only problem I have with it, is that it's too beautiful to hide in a case, but since I've dropped my M7 once and had the front cracked, I see the necessity of it. So this year, when choosing between the M9 and the Samsung Galaxy S6, I took 'looks' out of the equation, because I know I'm going to put it in a case anyway...
Wonderful review, Josh. 10/10. Now that Apple, Samsung, and HTC have brought out their flagship devices to the public, I feel that I shouldn't trade in my phone just yet. My LG G3 has been running amazing well, and I'll hold my money until LG brings out something with their G4 that everyone keeps speculating about. Kudos
Htc's one flagship smartphones look and feel entirely the same way with slight modifications. Is it really worth upgrading for the same design and just for better hardware.
Amazing review Joshua, I watched all the way till the end. Loved the shots and got a lot of useful information on the smartphone. I heard that the camera wasn't as great and it's great that you showed various sample images to truly comment on that matter. Images did lack detail and without HDR there was a lost of colour being washed out which is a same. Interesting that HTC will add a Pro mode allowing consumers to take photos in RAW, I didn't know that. Also I didn't know that Blinkfeed now recommends restaurants so thanks for mentioning that. The battery life seems decent and I like that the phone doesn't get as hot as some others made out, maybe they had defective units. Your voiceover was really well done, even though parts of it were live, I like the way you vary your tone, I'm still trying to do that myself. Keep up the excellent work man, I definitely look up to you and hope to learn from you in hopes to better my own content. Take care.
I got HTC M8 instead. Tried the M9 and the Galaxy s6 and have to say the M8 was the winner. I liked the camera on the s6 but the camera on the m9 not as impressive. The m8 camera was great and the speakers blew my mind they were the best out of all three. I was so surprised by this. I have had this phone for a week now and have to say every day use this is the best phone that I have ever used. The phone is fast and battery life very good. For an everyday driver this is a great phone. Love listening to music and videos on this phone with the speakers amazing.
I just bought an M8 Developer Edition instead of the M9 because I couldn't find a reason to justify the $150 difference. I've tried the M8 and LOVED IT, especially coming from a GS2
The two biggest deal breakers on this handset were the camera and more importantly, the QC SnD 810, which was found to run hot, and therefore, throttle... That's why Samsung used their own SoC in the S6, and Motorola instead opted for the lesser SnD 808 in the X Pure...
Great Review! Thanks for the info. One of the main issues with HTC that some people say, is how long it takes for them to come out with a software update. I really don't care though, i rather try one out by myself. Looking good!!
the only thing that truly differentiates this phone from it's older brothers is the hardware, software and slight buff in camera...otherwise than that it's not the best upgrade but it is a welcomed one, hopefully i can get my hands on the m9 by May and see for myself if it's really like the m8...but for now Xiaomi mi 4 for me :)
Many people are making a big deal about the camera. The camera in the M9 is actually really good but it's kind of hit or miss. It may not be the best camera but the majority of us are not professional photographers so it will definitely satisfy most consumers.
The M9 might actually be the first HTC phone I actually like. I might have to start saving up so I can buy one out right, instead of on contract. Never again will I start a contract.
This phone is truly gorgeous! I don't own an M8 so I really can't relate those M8 owners in their dismay towards the M9's somewhat iterative design. Still I wish the camera was significantly better than the M8 and the screen should get an increase, say about 5.2 inches. Aside from that, I have no complaints in regards to the whole device.
i have the m9 for a year and a half now,no problem what so ever,to all of you that say that there are better phones in the category: you dont get htc people! its the design , the speed and the sound that makes us buy them! we dont care much about anything else,these phones never mess up,lag,crash,block........
I have the m8 and loved it while it was my daily driver. I now have the note 4 and don't see the need to switch to the m9 or S6. They just don't give me the feeling of absolutely needing it. Primarily due to the battery and cameras. The only thing that I would switch for would be sense 7 but my m8 is getting it soon so no need to spend the money.
Coming out of MWC, I thought they were in really good shape vs. The S6. Higher megapixel camera on back with Ultrapixel up front. Higher capacity battery. SDcard support. Lower screen resolution, but perfectly fine for the screen size. This review, along with your chums at PocketNow and Phone Arena, are quite a reality hammer. Nothing about this that seemed like a strength really panned out that way. Having closed the gap on industrial design, the only area where the S6 does not win are on OEM interface and SDcard slots. Throw on Nova Launcher or Google launcher and one of those issues vanishes. Next year, HTC needs to get camera performance on par with the specs, improve the battery life, and reduce the damn bezels.
You can get themes by updating the software version which is already available. I don't see a single reason to switch from my M8, which is my favorite phone to date. I'll wait for the next one. Good review.
My HTC One M7 will forever be my favorite phone I've ever had. I have the Galaxy S5 right now, and I think when it's time for an upgrade, I'm going back to HTC. But I like the M7 design much better than the M8 and M9.
i am still using my M7 original HTC one and it works fine! I guess I must be getting older but i just dont care about newer models. i like my phone and have no issues with it. One day it will break, then I will upgrade! :)
If you have turned the phone OFF to save battery (as none replaceable) perhaps for later use and you want to double check later whether you really did turn off or not as you are confused. With a home button you can verify easily as screen will lit up if it's on and won’t if it’s off. However, with no home-button, you end up turning it back on again or vice versa which is extremely annoying.
I'll take the m9 over the s6 for four reasons: 1) The UI experience 2)Boom Sound speakers 3) Expandable storage 4)Design The camera is good enough for me, I mostly use my rx100 m2 anyway.
josh, you are v encouraging to HTC! true at the end of the day is priority. certainly m9 won't sell a lot due to camera deficiency as theverge reviewer said...
My opinion is that m8 looks better. The back side with dual camera and vertical line that connect`s them is a beautiful detail. Hardwer is upgraded, but m8 still runs fast and very fluid. I dont give a damn about camera,I could easly live without one on my smartphone. What I care about is a customer service,build quality,design,battery.sound quality.Thanks to HTC's amazing policy on unlocking bootloaders,HTC for me is the best above all other brands in these categories . I just dont see a reason to trade my rotted one m8 running on GPE ROM for any other smartphone on the market.
As far as camera goes I'll have to take it out for a spin myself for my own personal hands on and personal approval/disapproval. But really as an m8 owner the pics were fine for me but I don't use the camera but every so often. But thanks Josh for the review, I'm sticking to my guns and getting the M9.
Thx for the honest review, seems like most reviewers just want to make headlines for bashing htc for not changing the design more. Personally i have the sprint m8 and love it, ive had it for almost a year and its still wicked fast, and sexy as hell. Now the camera..kinda sucks, but if you watch lighting i CAN take really nice pics. But i agree the m9 looks like a nice evolution of the One series and unless someone comes out with something so far out ahead of the other flagships (not likely). But in all fairness i am a bit of an htc fanboy (i had the evo 3d b4 the m8...maybe they will figure out a good camera someday...) and just like the sense UI. Thx
the biggest upgrade is for the m9 is the new sense 7 and power button moves to the side. i still love the sleek design of the m8, dont really like the two tone color in m9. so for me the m8 is still the best phone. for those who wants a better camera and processor then maybe m9 is the one for you, but i think m8 and m9 is not very far away in processing power and image quality.
Oh ya of course they can't seem to get that right. I like the ultra pixels on the M8 but I am not pickey. Most people don't think the camera is nearly up to par.
Anyone else shocked to realize there was practially a timed HTC M9 review race going on in your subscriptions feed? xD I have most (popular) mobile tech channel back to back with the same thing, lol!
I went with the M9. I had the M7 a few years ago and I loved that phone to bits, but my cousin caused it to get water damaged and I switched to the iPhone 6s. I'll honestly say that the iPhone is garbage, Itunes is terrible, and IOS is super annoying. I felt like a prisoner with the iPhone because EVERYTHING has to be Apple/IOS. I was going to get the LG G4, but those things bootloop nonstop and to this day people are still bitching about their phones glitching or never turning back on. I read countless reviews and skipped on it along with my past horror experiences with LG phones. I was thinking about getting the Galaxy Note 5, but I had a refurbished Galaxy S5 in great condition, but it wouldn't charge half of the time. It was a pretty damn good phone, but the fact that it wouldn't charge, while getting a hot battery is not a good thing at all. That ran me away from Samsung. Sure, the M9's selfie camera isn't going to blow you away, but it's a really good phone.
In saying I'm disappointed in the three year old design and lackluster camera, I still WANT the M9 but simply can't justify the upgrade from an M8. Love the straight edges and (IMO) perfect lock button placement, but I'll see what the G4 brings.
I've always hated Samsungs because of Touchwiz. Still do. But the s6 takes the top spot this time. I'll still get the M9. Raw speed and performance is more important than many many additional features I know I'll never use.
Jesus, I was reading the comments below. Do any of you actually OWN an HTC one m9 or are you basing your entire judgment on a RUclips review? The octa core processor is an absolute beast for heavier users. Many phones havent reached this processing pinnacle yet and thats a good thing. Why? When octa core becomes the norm, your phone will still be just as good so it prolongs the life of the phone in that respect. You won't be "out of date" when it comes to processing specs - you'll be able to hang onto this phone for a good chunk of time before thinking about needing an upgrade. The camera shutter speed is instantaneous so I don't know what he's even talking about unless the international version blows. My friend tried running out of the shot and it STILL captured him in full detail as if he was standing still. No blur. The reviewer also failed to mention that big black strip on the top of the phone. This is an IR blaster. It can be used as a universal remote. Works flawlessly on my TV and blu ray. Now, I'm not gonna sit here and try to tell you how to make up your mind. I am, however, going to say that this phone is a lot more than you think it is. Have a good day.
I don't understand why HTC couldn't improve on the camera more. That was the single most criticized point about the M8. They could have at least added OIS.
Or instead of making it a 20mp why not keep the ultrapixel camera in the back and make it a 8mp? I owned a m8 but I really didn't care for the camera since I rarely used it and when I did the shots looked decent.
I kinda wish the volume switch goes to the left side of the phone and the Sim tray on the bottom sides. Looks a little weird having every buttons all in one side in my opinion.
Designwise: M7>>M9>M8. Anyone else with the same opinion? I am currently thinking of buying the LG G4 to replace my M7. While my M7 works perfectly fine, the camera is just miserable.the only things that I would miss on the G4 are the back rear speackers and the small and beautyfull design of the M7...
*HTC One M9 Review!* goo.gl/bFgn3l
Does the latest HTC flagship do enough to differentiate itself from the competition? We find out, in this comprehensive HTC One M9 review!
Definitely does not deserve an Editor's Choice award, this is not a 2015 flagship by today's standards this is a middle tier phone
Can you guys put time stamps in the description so we can go to specific parts?
selwyn gonzales curious to what you compare it to?
selwyn gonzales oh I saw your other comment.. Lost my interest in you answering.. Bad trol is bad..
Stefanos M the Samsung Galaxy S6 destroys this phone and even last years LG G3 is better this phone
I'm really glad that HTC sticked to a 1080P screen.
Why is that tho? The G4 will have 3k display when it releases
***** but whats the point?...Does it matter? Your phone would have more pixels to push causing shit battery life. Just sayin'
I guess but if you can't see the difference between 720p, 1080p,2k and 4k? Something is wrong. There is a big difference in all. And if you are going to be using for phone for more than call and text you are going to want the display to be great and not just washed out. There are accessories out here to help with battery life including other apps and settings in your phones.
jacob9hawkes I have a G3 and am somewhat tech savvy and always look for things like pixelation just because. It NEVER affects my choice in phones, this phone was just free with a 2 year plan from Verizon and I snagged it on a whim. In terms of stretching, I've noticed no lack of quality. Everything is as sharp and clean as can be. I do believe 1080p is "enough" for smart phones, but having this G3 set to 2k with 560 DPI nearly puts it on tablet-level screen space, which is what I prefer. Running a stock based lollipop rom and custom kernel nets me good enough battery life, but stock out of the box battery life is extremely poor with heavy usage. I don't think the resolution affects it as much as the type of display it has though.
***** better use a 1080p and a 2k phone 1st before saying anything about it.I for one used a 2k phone, nothing really good about the screened. it's almost same with the 1080p screen. but the 1080p screen doesn't hug much of the battery life compared to the 2k variant.
i bought the phone , made the switch from iphone and im glad i did , screen is much better 1080 is enough we dont need more , battery v good , very fast phone with no lag , you can handle the phone perfect for gaming plus boom sound its a killer . Best phone on the market period. Camera is good , not amazing .
You guys make awesome reviews, specially you Joshua. But I was really dissapointed to see that the m9 got editor's choice, and the s6 didn't, considering the s6 has a better screen, better camera, finger print sensor, multitasking features, and much more elements that simply overshadow the m9.
Carlos Valenzuela S6 did get Editor's Choice.
Android Authority wow I honestly completely missed that portion of the video, sorry guys!
Carlos Valenzuela What does editor's choice supposed to mean? I'm new.
TheConvexDR From my understanding, editor's choice is a type of a recognition given to something that is better than the rest.
Everin Malpica The LG G3 also got The Award
Here we go folks. The HTC One M9 review by ***** I'm so stoked to get this phone next month =)
I'm right there with ya.
Cool
Good display, good battery life, best speakers, super fast and snappy ui, best design out there, OK camera (those photos looked OK for my use) = The phone that I've been waiting for... Thank you HTC😍😘
Just missing that finger print scanner, ois and laser auto focus... These 3 features would make this phone the best ever!!!
Totally agree with you... Those 3 features would make this phone superb
Best design? I realize that it comes down to personal preference, but those bezels and in particular that black HTC bar look horrible to me. Also I'd prefer the power and volume buttons to be laid out out like a Samsung Galaxy, but other than that the back and sides look fine to me.
Best speakers? Good display? Best design? No.
I don't care about speakers on my phone because I know I'll never use them. It's always my Bluetooth speaker or earphones. Everyone I know with the M7 & M8 say they're a waste of space because they use earphones anyways...
Good display? It's sucks ass. 1080p for a 2k flagship standard is pathetic. Everyone is making the move to 2K... The Note 4 and S6 don't have a good display, they have the *BEST* displays.
Best design? My Note 4 actually has the best design. The huge screen, aluminum border and removable battery + SD slot is amazing. And fuck off with those stupid build quality arguments, EVERYONE puts a case on their phones, so who gives a shit about the aluminum unibody?
It's a midtier phone. The S6 will be the same price and it will fucking wreck. The M8 will be like $200 cheaper, so just buy that
Catslasha Catz I think design wise HTC One looks a lot better than the new Galaxy. The glass does not look as premium as the aluminium body. I believe that is why Apple copied the design. I am surprised the black bar bothered so many people, I never really paid much attention to it.
Benzo MB No Apple got rid of the glass because of durability concerns, however Gorilla Glass 4 is more durable than what was used in the iPhone 4/4S.
This phone is DOA
1. Premature processor
2. Camera is still meh
3. Battery life is about the same as the M8
4. Can't use "premium" feel over Samsung this yr
5. The M8 is still a beastly phone, and will be cheaper w/ the M9 out.
some reports say its even worse than the m8 in battery life :|
sigh :|
Agree except for the premium feel of the S6...it's meh
Sure the s6 has glass now, but it's so damn shiny it looks like a Xmas ornament, that doesn't look luxurious imo
you forgot the black bar of death
Seth Nieto Still looks a whole lot better than the s5.
Crappy camera continues to hold htc back.
Itaku
I agree.. I waited so long for this handset and now I'm extremely disappointed with its camera! Even though never been a fan of Samsung but I surprisingly prefer Samsung S6 now!
Itaku It's a phone not a camera
hussein hussein Yeah it is but why bother with it when you can get another device that's a better phone and has a better camera lol.
Cory Weston The M9 camera isn't bad but it's not the best. Why they didn't include OIS puzzles me.
Cory Weston What does "one of the best" mean to you? Top 3? 5? 10? It's not a bad camera but if you look at comparisons with the iPhone 6, S6, Note 4, it falls short. Show me one camera shootout that has the HTC on top in comparison to other flagships. You'll see why OIS isn't a rubbish gimmick when all the phones with it beat the M9 in low light shots and video recording.
Am definitely trading my m8 for the m9 especially after trying it out in the store today i just have to upgrade. It felt much more premium and gripper then the m8 and it just looks outstanding, love the dual tone finish! The m9 just feels amazing to handle. Camera was never a big deal for me i only take pictures to post them on places like WhatsApp, Kik or maybe Instagram otherwise i would only take Selfies which the m9 does well! However am sure the camera will improve over time. Other then that the M9 does well in every other aspect of a phone.
I do agree with u I love htc & I will be upgrading to it this year 👌😏
I also agree and will be getting this asap
Kp2066 i don't get why people dont find it a worthy upgrade. If it had an apple on its back everyone will find it a worthy upgrade. I mean its better then the M8 in every way. I also belive the camera will be fixed even tho camera isnt a biggie for me. Other then that everything is perfect and improved on the M9.
I agree with you. Camera has never been a priority for me. The reviewer talked about a slightly thicker M9 phone, but, I'd rather have longer battery life in my phone, which I believe accounts for the thickness of the M9. I will also be upgrading to the M9 next month.
Abdullah Al-Marhuby The processor is really no better than the M8, screen is the same, design looks the same(but feels different), battery is the same and the camera is worse in some areas compared to the M8. I can see why people are underwhelmed with the M9. Some people like you don't mind, but if I'm to shell out money for a phone, it has to at least perform better than its predecessor. I don't care about looks, because this phone looks great.
In my opinion, the cheaper M8 is going to cannibalize most of the M9s sales. There's no killer feature the M9 offers over the M8. Even Apple offers one thing that's drastically different for people to upgrade. The iPhone 5 and 5s were damn near identical, but touch ID and the A8 being twice as fast as the A7 was enough. HTC just doesn't have that. Nevertheless, the M9 is a beastly phone. But if I(average consumer) can buy the M8 on craigslist or eBay for half the price of the M9 with no distinguishing factors between the 2, why would I?
after owning 3 Samsung phones I know that at one point my apps are gonna crash and my phone will turn off and turn back on again! never again Samsung getting an m9.
Its android bro. You just gotta deal w/ it.
DrGanja99 nope sorry
nerdymel1 if youve owned 3 phones than its probably android, not samsungs skin. I have nothing against android btw.
DrGanja99 lol don't mistake Samsung with android please. Samsung just spents more into advertising than actually refining a product.
Stefanos M I'm not. I have a nexus & it does the same thing on lollipop. Random crashes & all. Even after restoring the phone.
Okay.. i am not a very big fan of 2k resolutions but lets do a comparison here.. The s6 has a 2k screen with 2500 mah battery against a 1080p screen with 2900 mah of the m9 and still delivers the same on screen time or even better, a slightly lower resolution 16 mp camera than the m9(i know mp's aren't everything), has a thinner and lighter body. Believe it or not Touchwiz is faster and smoother than sense this time, although not by a huge number but still it is.
M9 is a great device but s6 wins in every aspect!
True
Top 5 spot on
Lol touchwiz faster than sense? Fanboys will be fanboys
aneesh dubey Hey it's 2015. Which era are you from? :) And yes, i am an android fanboy.
aneesh dubey Wait for comparisons of S6 vs M9 before assuming that Sense is automatically faster than TouchWiz.
omg I can hear the bass punch even over my headphones. I think I'm sold.
It would be phone of the year if it had Galaxy S6 camera
I just came from the HTC event in Atlanta, and I'm very impressed. Camera software appeared to be updated, but I did not get a good test of it. I've tested the GS6 and loved the screen and camera, but the M9 feels ridiculously powerful. Sense is lightning quick and fully customizable, and the device just feels great in hand. Can't wait till I get mine!
Literally all M9 reviews were just posted in this same hour...
There was probably an embargo on when they could release reviews, lots of companies do that.
embargo lifted
Attack & Release #phonegate
Just noticed you guys passed 1 million :0 congrats, you deserve it!!
So in other words Josh
-Same great build from yesteryear
-Same great UI 1080p screen from yesteryear
-Same Wack camera quality shooter from, that's right yesteryear... Ok got it!
*Galaxy S6* it is.
People love to complain about the design not changing much, but that's one of the best parts about this phone. The only place they can really go with the design is making the camera flush with the rest of the casing.
Camera looks ugly and just because it's a bigger pixel doesn't make it a better camera. iPhone only uses a 8mp sensor yet they have one of the best if not best cameras in the market. Htc could have made a 8mp ultra pixel camera and it would have been better.
Jony polo Camera is still improved, though. But valid points
Definitely does not deserve an Editor's Choice award, this is not a 2015 flagship by today's standards this is a middle tier phone
If you consider the m9 a mid-tier phone, that makes the iPhone 6 a low end phone....
Which is why Samsung oudid Htc this year.
Regardless of how you feel about the phone it is considered a flagship, because it is the best phone HTC has to offer.
***** well, it is a low end phone with super cheap soda can material.lol
Said the one who judges by specs on paper... That's so 2012. Haters gonna hate.
That massive black boarder puts me off straight away. And the touch home button takes up space with the top info bar. What I like about the note 4 is that it has a home button and the touch buttons next to that. Saves screen space and I love that.
My M9 gets so hot it burns me... I can't wait for the O2...
+speedevil22 Should return to the store.
Watching this review on my HTC m9 and it's hot asf ;-;
M9 software update significantly improves camera performance.... even in the dark... so i dont know what everyone is whining about.. this phone takes some wicked shots
Never heard about that. That's good at least
Glad I do not care about the camera...
+Crustyguildmaster Same! The only reason samsung s6 won this year is just because of the camera. So dumb.
+Henry “Adda” Chaisritha same here. what you said is true, and that they actually got a decent design people thought it was god like. I think the m9 is better.
saaame bruh ,this phone is a beast at performance tho
Can you please tell me which of these is better? Samsung Galaxy S6 or Htc One M9?
+George K. I'd say the m9, but all preference though
HTC did a good job with this phone as usual. I like how they went their own direction. You now see phones getting thinner and larger screen resolution, HTC did what was best for the experience, and not for comparison purposes. They even ditched the UP camera on back, which shows they are humble enough to realize when something needs to be moved. Two thumbs up from me.
M7 was the best
The thing with the power button is that you're not supposed to use your thumb to press it, but more the ball joint between your thumb and palm (Which is always over the power button if you hold it normally). Things get less awkward when you discover that.
Granted the fact people don't instinctively do this means it's a bit of an issue.
There is no fucking point for mobiles to have resolutions over 720P.
BLABLABLA I can see pixels if i stick my fucking face to it. But in reality you don't do that.1080p 1440p resolutions are killing battery life insanely fast and it kills performance of the phone overall. I'll take extended battery life and games performing 5 times better than some more pixels any day.
1080p is alright, 2k is overdoing it a bit though. That being said, I'm still going with the s6.
Toryn Folston 1440p is not 2k.
***** No it doesn't look terrible. Geez everyone's fucking monitor is 1080p and they're 20 times the size of a mobile screen. Does it look terrible? Of course fucking no.
Arthas Leks You're right, it's technically 2.5k.
***** I've heard it go either way, I'm honestly very confused at the point.
The 24-bit audio was not mentioned here, which is the main reason I was interested in this model.
That's the htc 10 coming out next month
HTC M9 REVIEW???! HTC didnt even release their final software yet. WTF
The phone isn't out yet
Hunter Miller Well yeah, and HTC had whole bunch of camera and CPU temp issues that tied into the early beta software.
gaivoron Excuses, regardless of whether the camera's final software is good or not it will still suffer from not having ois.
I believe they did. This phone is on stores in Taiwan only. It will be available outside Taiwan in a couple of weeks. Thus, software must be final. It does not mean the can't fix it though. The can push OTAs to patch things uo.
spartanshadow13 they waited to release it in Taiwan because of software issues which I believe is now fixed.
I think this has to be the best review of the HTC M9 on RUclips. I generally follow Fischer from Pocketnow but most of the reviewers highlight what is wrong with the phone. I find no reason to change the looks of the phone, especially if its as sexy-looking as HTC. Put an m9 and s6 (or edge) side by side and ask anyone to pick..You'll know the answer! Great review mate. Loved it!
The camera is sooooo bad
I spot that dominate humbly barbell brigade logo lol
They should have just stuck with the Snapdragon 805.
Why?
Shellymon™ Johannes B.R Not just that, but because of the lag issues it's having. Seriously, the LG G Flex 2 got destroyed because of the Snapdragon 810, even with a 1080p display and 3GB of RAM.. 805 was much better, imagine that with 3GB of RAM and the 1080p HTC display with a smaller 5 inch screen implemented with Sense 7. That would be fabulous.
AnimeFan i don't think the case is the same here, LG couldn't be more different from HTC in terms of the software running on that SOC. this phone flies and overheating has been fixed, so i think it may have just been that particular phone so far
AnimeFan that's because LG hasn't optimised it's Android skin for Lollipop and the newer processing package. It's a very heavy Android skin, much like the TouchWiz of old, which will result in lag. Sense is much more bare-bones making it lag free.
FredwardGames Or a Snapdragon 808 would have made more sense.
Great review, I didn't know about the RAW mode was in the works and I've already pre-ordered my M9. I'm confident this will make a fine upgrade to the M7 (which I would happily keep if it wasn't for the broken camera sensor)
the g4 is so much better
But uglier
Naah, M9 is better had both.
I take saying ugly back. I'm used to seeing it and it's sick. not that I own the phone but it looks amazing
Only camera, but for sound i'll pick M9
Wow, this video is really high quality, best I've seen so far on RUclips
I currently have the HTC One, I also had the HTC Evo before that.......So, I've been an HTC customer for the past 4-5 years or so.....
I was really excited and ready to go online and pre-order the HTC M9. I really was.......
I would have pre-ordered it a few days ago when pre-order was made possible, but I had to wait until April, 1st for the 2 year contract discount. I'm glad now.......(you can see where this is heading)
After reading multiple reviews from different sources, several different type of comparisons made available online to date (e.g. Camera, Battery, screen resolution, etc.........) and also comparing the phones in person. I can honestly say I have put in quite a bit of time doing my research at Sprint stores, work, driving and at home.
I always love the design of the HTC phones.... but in my personal opinion the Edge looks absolutely amazing and even better than the M9, I went to the store in to take a look at it in person and it's absolutely beautiful and will stand out from other phones.
The only thing I see going for the HTC over the EDGE really is the speakers, but I have Bluetooth speakers and barely play music on the phone speakers.....And because of that.... sadly.........(for real)....sadly........... In almost every aspect, even though by a small margin, the Galaxy 6 Edge simply beats HTC M9.
Consequently, I will be buying the Edge over M9.
Sorry HTC! :(
Worth mentioning that the black bar is noticeably smaller on the M9!
I keep expecting Josh Vergara to pull his face off like a mask and reveal he's actually just Michael Fisher from PocketNow.
This is an INCREDIBLE review -- you've gained an ardent fan as a result of this objective, well-rounded review.
Shoutout to android authority for another great review. I got the Galaxy S4 when it was first released two years ago and regretted not getting the HTC One M7 after only a few months. My Galaxy S4 drains in only a few hours and constantly freezes up. Not to mention, it's complete bull crap that Samsung allows AT&T to lock the bootloaders on their phones. Samsung, you are a large company that is supposed to support the openness of Android. Grow a pair and tell AT&T that it can't lock down the phone. I for one will be getting the HTC One M9 straight from HTC. Samsung, you did great with the GS6 but no expandable storage and a locked bootloader are deal breakers.
You're review was very nice. You speak very well Joshua and you're arguments both positive and negative are credible.
Though the HTC One M9 is not enough for me to leave my M8, I do find the M9 exceptionally beautiful.
I will be waiting for the One M9+.
Aaaah I love that you guys upload in 1080p 60frames rather than 4k 23,9fps... It´s just sooo much smoother and better to look at! 4K is clear AF but most people don´t have 4K monitors and the extra bitrate that comes with 4K still dosen´t make it better than 1080p 60fps! Oh my gad so smooth! Keep uploading in 60fps guys! Hot damn! :D
Bought it on the midnight preorder. I got it today and it's supposed to be a gift for my sis. I checked out the interface and it's pretty much similar to what HTC has on the M8 and the E8. The camera is in need of an immediate overall. I thought it wouldn't be as bad as the reviews say, but HTC needs to look into it pronto. The 13 MP shooter on the E8 (which I own) is much better. The Ultra pixel on the front isn't too bad. If my sis don't jive with it, I'll return the M9 and get her an iPhone 6 or an E8.
Wow! Watching this in 60fps sure is a new and different experience!
I love the design! I've had the M7 for 1.5 years now. The only problem I have with it, is that it's too beautiful to hide in a case, but since I've dropped my M7 once and had the front cracked, I see the necessity of it. So this year, when choosing between the M9 and the Samsung Galaxy S6, I took 'looks' out of the equation, because I know I'm going to put it in a case anyway...
Wonderful review, Josh. 10/10. Now that Apple, Samsung, and HTC have brought out their flagship devices to the public, I feel that I shouldn't trade in my phone just yet. My LG G3 has been running amazing well, and I'll hold my money until LG brings out something with their G4 that everyone keeps speculating about. Kudos
Htc's one flagship smartphones look and feel entirely the same way with slight modifications. Is it really worth upgrading for the same design and just for better hardware.
Amazing review Joshua, I watched all the way till the end. Loved the shots and got a lot of useful information on the smartphone. I heard that the camera wasn't as great and it's great that you showed various sample images to truly comment on that matter. Images did lack detail and without HDR there was a lost of colour being washed out which is a same. Interesting that HTC will add a Pro mode allowing consumers to take photos in RAW, I didn't know that. Also I didn't know that Blinkfeed now recommends restaurants so thanks for mentioning that. The battery life seems decent and I like that the phone doesn't get as hot as some others made out, maybe they had defective units. Your voiceover was really well done, even though parts of it were live, I like the way you vary your tone, I'm still trying to do that myself. Keep up the excellent work man, I definitely look up to you and hope to learn from you in hopes to better my own content. Take care.
Definitely gonna upgrade to this phone from my Galaxy S5 when my contract is up
Wow! The quality of the video is amazing. I watch in 1080p60 and it is very nice.
I'm getting this phone tomorrow! Even though camera is bad I'm still excited! 😁
I got HTC M8 instead. Tried the M9 and the Galaxy s6 and have to say the M8 was the winner. I liked the camera on the s6 but the camera on the m9 not as impressive. The m8 camera was great and the speakers blew my mind they were the best out of all three. I was so surprised by this. I have had this phone for a week now and have to say every day use this is the best phone that I have ever used. The phone is fast and battery life very good. For an everyday driver this is a great phone. Love listening to music and videos on this phone with the speakers amazing.
Notice that Pocket Now, Android Authority and Techno Buffalo all posted their One M9 Review at the same time.
WOW I Just WOWed When i saw 1080p 60 fps More people needs to be like you guys!!! you guys are AWESOME!
I just bought an M8 Developer Edition instead of the M9 because I couldn't find a reason to justify the $150 difference. I've tried the M8 and LOVED IT, especially coming from a GS2
The two biggest deal breakers on this handset were the camera and more importantly, the QC SnD 810, which was found to run hot, and therefore, throttle... That's why Samsung used their own SoC in the S6, and Motorola instead opted for the lesser SnD 808 in the X Pure...
Great Review! Thanks for the info. One of the main issues with HTC that some people say, is how long it takes for them to come out with a software update. I really don't care though, i rather try one out by myself. Looking good!!
the only thing that truly differentiates this phone from it's older brothers is the hardware, software and slight buff in camera...otherwise than that it's not the best upgrade but it is a welcomed one, hopefully i can get my hands on the m9 by May and see for myself if it's really like the m8...but for now Xiaomi mi 4 for me :)
Many people are making a big deal about the camera. The camera in the M9 is actually really good but it's kind of hit or miss. It may not be the best camera but the majority of us are not professional photographers so it will definitely satisfy most consumers.
The M9 might actually be the first HTC phone I actually like.
I might have to start saving up so I can buy one out right, instead of on contract.
Never again will I start a contract.
This phone is truly gorgeous! I don't own an M8 so I really can't relate those M8 owners in their dismay towards the M9's somewhat iterative design. Still I wish the camera was significantly better than the M8 and the screen should get an increase, say about 5.2 inches. Aside from that, I have no complaints in regards to the whole device.
Been watching on 480p for a while and I'm going to try to watch this on 720p60. HOLY CRAP! IT'S SOOOO SMOOOOTTHHH!!
i have the m9 for a year and a half now,no problem what so ever,to all of you that say that there are better phones in the category: you dont get htc people! its the design , the speed and the sound that makes us buy them! we dont care much about anything else,these phones never mess up,lag,crash,block........
wow this video quality is incredibly high in frame rate!! it's beautiful
Did you get a new camera? The video looks great! Much better than usual.
Sticking with my 6+ for now, i wish they would update the camera software and i would buy it. since my experience with the m8 camera was pretty bad.
Joshua Vergara, Marques Brownlee, and Michael Fisher are the best tech reviewers on RUclips. I also love Lisa from MobileTechReview.
I have the m8 and loved it while it was my daily driver. I now have the note 4 and don't see the need to switch to the m9 or S6. They just don't give me the feeling of absolutely needing it. Primarily due to the battery and cameras. The only thing that I would switch for would be sense 7 but my m8 is getting it soon so no need to spend the money.
Coming out of MWC, I thought they were in really good shape vs. The S6. Higher megapixel camera on back with Ultrapixel up front. Higher capacity battery. SDcard support. Lower screen resolution, but perfectly fine for the screen size.
This review, along with your chums at PocketNow and Phone Arena, are quite a reality hammer. Nothing about this that seemed like a strength really panned out that way. Having closed the gap on industrial design, the only area where the S6 does not win are on OEM interface and SDcard slots. Throw on Nova Launcher or Google launcher and one of those issues vanishes.
Next year, HTC needs to get camera performance on par with the specs, improve the battery life, and reduce the damn bezels.
You can get themes by updating the software version which is already available. I don't see a single reason to switch from my M8, which is my favorite phone to date. I'll wait for the next one. Good review.
My HTC One M7 will forever be my favorite phone I've ever had. I have the Galaxy S5 right now, and I think when it's time for an upgrade, I'm going back to HTC. But I like the M7 design much better than the M8 and M9.
i am still using my M7 original HTC one and it works fine! I guess I must be getting older but i just dont care about newer models. i like my phone and have no issues with it. One day it will break, then I will upgrade! :)
If you have turned the phone OFF to save battery (as none replaceable) perhaps for later use and you want to double check later whether you really did turn off or not as you are confused. With a home button you can verify easily as screen will lit up if it's on and won’t if it’s off. However, with no home-button, you end up turning it back on again or vice versa which is extremely annoying.
I'll take the m9 over the s6 for four reasons: 1) The UI experience 2)Boom Sound speakers 3) Expandable storage 4)Design
The camera is good enough for me, I mostly use my rx100 m2 anyway.
josh, you are v encouraging to HTC! true at the end of the day is priority.
certainly m9 won't sell a lot due to camera deficiency as theverge reviewer said...
My opinion is that m8 looks better. The back side with dual camera and vertical line that connect`s them is a beautiful detail.
Hardwer is upgraded, but m8 still runs fast and very fluid.
I dont give a damn about camera,I could easly live without one on my smartphone.
What I care about is a customer service,build quality,design,battery.sound quality.Thanks to HTC's amazing policy on unlocking bootloaders,HTC for me is the best above all other brands in these categories .
I just dont see a reason to trade my rotted one m8 running on GPE ROM for any other smartphone on the market.
As far as camera goes I'll have to take it out for a spin myself for my own personal hands on and personal approval/disapproval. But really as an m8 owner the pics were fine for me but I don't use the camera but every so often. But thanks Josh for the review, I'm sticking to my guns and getting the M9.
that 1080p, 60 fps video is pretty sweet (on your channel, not the phone)
Im sure htc next year will dominate
Great review, guys! Btw, you can change the grid view recent apps list to card view :)
Thx for the honest review, seems like most reviewers just want to make headlines for bashing htc for not changing the design more. Personally i have the sprint m8 and love it, ive had it for almost a year and its still wicked fast, and sexy as hell. Now the camera..kinda sucks, but if you watch lighting i CAN take really nice pics. But i agree the m9 looks like a nice evolution of the One series and unless someone comes out with something so far out ahead of the other flagships (not likely). But in all fairness i am a bit of an htc fanboy (i had the evo 3d b4 the m8...maybe they will figure out a good camera someday...) and just like the sense UI. Thx
the biggest upgrade is for the m9 is the new sense 7 and power button moves to the side. i still love the sleek design of the m8, dont really like the two tone color in m9. so for me the m8 is still the best phone. for those who wants a better camera and processor then maybe m9 is the one for you, but i think m8 and m9 is not very far away in processing power and image quality.
As a M8 owner I see so many differences and I think that they did just enough to improve and not change the great winner of a design.
theres not many differences at all
I disagree. The details matter. They changed a few detail to make it different. No need to change a great design after only two years.
USPATRIOT96
in my opinion they need to work with the camera
Oh ya of course they can't seem to get that right. I like the ultra pixels on the M8 but I am not pickey. Most people don't think the camera is nearly up to par.
USPATRIOT96
the camera is shit i used to have m8
Anyone else shocked to realize there was practially a timed HTC M9 review race going on in your subscriptions feed? xD I have most (popular) mobile tech channel back to back with the same thing, lol!
I went with the M9. I had the M7 a few years ago and I loved that phone to bits, but my cousin caused it to get water damaged and I switched to the iPhone 6s. I'll honestly say that the iPhone is garbage, Itunes is terrible, and IOS is super annoying. I felt like a prisoner with the iPhone because EVERYTHING has to be Apple/IOS. I was going to get the LG G4, but those things bootloop nonstop and to this day people are still bitching about their phones glitching or never turning back on. I read countless reviews and skipped on it along with my past horror experiences with LG phones. I was thinking about getting the Galaxy Note 5, but I had a refurbished Galaxy S5 in great condition, but it wouldn't charge half of the time. It was a pretty damn good phone, but the fact that it wouldn't charge, while getting a hot battery is not a good thing at all. That ran me away from Samsung. Sure, the M9's selfie camera isn't going to blow you away, but it's a really good phone.
Camera software improvement is what it needs and I'll buy this baby. XD
In saying I'm disappointed in the three year old design and lackluster camera, I still WANT the M9 but simply can't justify the upgrade from an M8. Love the straight edges and (IMO) perfect lock button placement, but I'll see what the G4 brings.
I've always hated Samsungs because of Touchwiz. Still do. But the s6 takes the top spot this time. I'll still get the M9. Raw speed and performance is more important than many many additional features I know I'll never use.
I'm happy that I tookthe G Flex2 instead of the S6 or M9.
The HTC One M9 may not have ois or dis (digital image stabilization) but like the M8 it has eis (electronic image stabilization).
Jesus, I was reading the comments below. Do any of you actually OWN an HTC one m9 or are you basing your entire judgment on a RUclips review? The octa core processor is an absolute beast for heavier users. Many phones havent reached this processing pinnacle yet and thats a good thing. Why? When octa core becomes the norm, your phone will still be just as good so it prolongs the life of the phone in that respect. You won't be "out of date" when it comes to processing specs - you'll be able to hang onto this phone for a good chunk of time before thinking about needing an upgrade. The camera shutter speed is instantaneous so I don't know what he's even talking about unless the international version blows. My friend tried running out of the shot and it STILL captured him in full detail as if he was standing still. No blur. The reviewer also failed to mention that big black strip on the top of the phone. This is an IR blaster. It can be used as a universal remote. Works flawlessly on my TV and blu ray. Now, I'm not gonna sit here and try to tell you how to make up your mind. I am, however, going to say that this phone is a lot more than you think it is. Have a good day.
holy crap the 60 frames is so flippin smooth
What kind of camera are you using? The quality and flow of this video is amazing!
Well you guys could've added the all new dot view case and the awesome new features for the same. Anyway great vid and great phone!
sense is perfect now! i dont know how they can improve it more
If only the camera was better! I wish I could exchange mine to a better one in my M8.
I don't understand why HTC couldn't improve on the camera more. That was the single most criticized point about the M8. They could have at least added OIS.
Preach Huey. Don't fret tho, cuz word on the street is that they're also have a bigger, badder phone coming in store.
Or instead of making it a 20mp why not keep the ultrapixel camera in the back and make it a 8mp? I owned a m8 but I really didn't care for the camera since I rarely used it and when I did the shots looked decent.
I kinda wish the volume switch goes to the left side of the phone and the Sim tray on the bottom sides. Looks a little weird having every buttons all in one side in my opinion.
Designwise: M7>>M9>M8. Anyone else with the same opinion? I am currently thinking of buying the LG G4 to replace my M7. While my M7 works perfectly fine, the camera is just miserable.the only things that I would miss on the G4 are the back rear speackers and the small and beautyfull design of the M7...