HTC One M9 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F)
Side by side comparison between HTC One M9 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
SLCD3
SLCD3
1080x1920
20.2
MP
MP
4.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2840
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
16
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5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F)
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22 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
4G LTE-A |
300 Mbps |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
Model | One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) |
Other model names | HTC M9, HTC M9u, HTC One M9u, HTC Hima | Galaxy Note5 N920F, Samsung Noble |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Europe) |
Brand | HTC | Samsung |
Release date | 3/21/2015 | 8/21/2015 |
Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.7 x 144.6 millimeters (2.74 x 5.69 in) | 76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in) |
Weight | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) | 171 grams (5.99 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 3 | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 515 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
System version | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) | 32GB (25GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 850/900/1900/2100 |
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 Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,26,28) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.2 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5376x3752 pixels | 5312x2988 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | 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 | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 4.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2688x1520 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.34µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
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.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2840 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 22 hours |
Standby | 402 hours (16.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
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, White, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan • S Pen stylus • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) • S-Voice natural language • ANT+ |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC One M9 (64GB) | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.15W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.56W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body) | 0.382W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body) |