The Taiwanese handset maker, HTC has done a turnabout in terms of its handset design and spectacularly so. HTC has launched some seriously impressive smartphone under its One series, which also offer a high standard of performance to its users. Besides being the home lineup of brand's flagship device, this series also features other variant that offer good value for money proposition while maintaining the status quo. HTC has recently launched One E9S smartphone with Dual-SIM and signature style of One series and this is the brief overview of the handset for our readers.
Design
As HTC likes to put it, HTC One E9s comes with a large and slim design that boasts of a soft touch finish for a premium feel. This handset boasts of a slim profile that is only 7 mm thin and adds to the overall look of the device. Moreover, the device comes with dual color combo that enhances the overall look of the device and adds to it.
Display
HTC has equipped the new handset with a good size 5.5-inch display that is an ideal size for watching multimedia and gaming. However, brand has equipped the device with an HD only resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, which might hamper the visual experience a notch.
User Experience
HTC has launched the new handset with the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system pre-installed in it. The user experience offered by the operating system is further elevated by the HTC Sense user interface installed by the brand on top of the stock Android. HTC Sense also brings with it a one stop solution for all your social media needs in the form of Blinkfeed.
Performance and Battery Life
For a commendable performance, the brand has placed a powerful Octa-core processor in this device that boasts of a clock speed of 1.5 GHz. The processor of the handset also comes with a RAM of 2 GB, which means running apps and processes never run out of memory. Coming to the battery, HTC One E9s comes with a moderate 2600, which if used moderately, can last a full day.
Camera Technology
HTC One E9S comes with a powerful 13 MP camera on the rear panel that happens to be replete with standard HTC image enhancement features. On the front panel, this handset features a 4 Megapixels Ultrapixels snapper that will appeal to selfie lovers.
Connectivity
On the connectivity front, HTC One E9S boasts of all standard options including 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB and GPS.
Verdict
HTC has definitely managed to added one more impressive handset to its One series, however, the addition of more and more device takes away from the exclusivity of flagship lineup. If you are looking for a device that exudes elegance and is in the same league with titans of HTC, this one is the right choice for you.
General Specifications | Launch Date | September 30, 2015 |
Brand | HTC | |
Model | One E9s | |
Color | Grey, White, Roast Chestnut | |
Form Factor | Touchbar | |
Category | Phablet | |
Dual SIM | ||
Hybrid SIM | ||
SIM Card | Dual Nano SIM | |
Waterproof | ||
Facial Recognition | ||
Fingerprint Scanner | ||
Network | LTE+GSM | |
Operating System | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) | |
Custom UI | HTC Sense | |
Dimensions | 157.7 x 79.7 x 7.6 mm | |
Weight | 165 grams |
Processor & RAM | Processor | 1.5 GHz Tru-Octa Core 64 bit (Cortex A53) |
Chipset | MediaTek MT6752M | |
RAM | 2 GB | |
GPU | Mali-T760 MP2 |
Display | Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) |
Screen | LCD | |
Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | |
Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, HD | |
Pixel Density | 267 ppi | |
Colours | 16M | |
Keyboard | Touch | |
Screen to Body Ratio | 66.2 % | |
Stylus | ||
Other Input Features | Multi-touch |
Camera | Rear Camera | 13 MP |
Front Camera | 4 UP |
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Rear Flash | LED Flash |
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Front Camera Sensor | BSI Sensor | |
Rear Camera Sensor | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | |
Rear Camera Features | Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
Rear Auto Focus | ||
Video Recording | 1080p@30fps, Full HD |
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Zoom | Digital Zoom |
Battery | Battery Capacity | 2600 mAh |
Battery Type | Li-Polymer, Non Removable | |
Wireless Charging | ||
Quick Charging |
Connectivity | GPRS | |
2G | GSM 1900/1800/900/850 | |
3G | HSDPA 2100/1900/900/850, HSDPA 42.2 Mbps | |
4G | LTE Cat4 150 Mbps | |
WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n |
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Bluetooth | v4.1 |
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GPS | A-GPS |
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NFC Support | ||
USB Port | microUSB 2.0 | |
Edge | ||
HDMI | ||
USB OTG | ||
USB Type-C |
Entertainment & Multimedia | Ringtone | Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration |
Radio | ||
Headset | ||
Audio Format | AAC, AMR, eAAC+, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA | |
Video Format | 3GPP, AVI, MKV, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid | |
Speaker |
Storage | Internal Storage | 16 GB |
Expandable Storage | Up to 2 TB |
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Card Slot | microSD |
Calling & Messaging | Phone Book | Practically Unlimited |
SMS | ||
MMS | ||
Instant Messaging | ||
Additional Information | Items in the Box | Handset with built-in Battery, Charger, Earphone, User Manual, Warranty Card |