HTC One M9 (32GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One M9 vs Sony Xperia 5 V phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/20/2023 11:45 AM, updated: 11/14/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 V X HTC One M9 (32GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

20.2
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2840
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) Compare HTC One M9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages HTC One M9 (32GB)	vs	28 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)12% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels31% Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+449 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.1"22% Larger screen
(back) 20.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP197% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.4" inches	vs	+1/1.35" inches78% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 4.1MP	vs	+(front) 12MP194% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2840 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh76% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One M9 (32GB)	Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Other model names	HTC M9, HTC M9u, HTC One M9u, HTC Hima	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore
Brand	HTC	Sony
Release date	3/21/2015	9/1/2023
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.7 x 144.6 millimeters (2.74 x 5.69 in)	68 x 154 millimeters (2.68 x 6.06 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	OLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 946043 (v9), 1117739 (v10) Geekbench: 4546 (v5.5), 5059 (v6.0) GFXBench: 99fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1800/900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Back camera (main camera)	20.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF
Main camera resolution	5376x3752 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	1/1.35" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Front camera (secondary)	4.1 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2688x1520 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2840 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	402 hours (16.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • HTC Sense 7.0 UI • HTC BlinkFeed • Dolby Audio • Google Drive 100GB • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% in 30min	• Colors: Black, Blue, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible)
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One M9 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.56W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	0.95W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)