HTC Vivid vs Huawei Mate 9 Porsche

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Side by side comparison between HTC Vivid vs Huawei Mate 9 Porsche phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/23/2017 1:35 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:55 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 9 Porsche X HTC Vivid 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Compare HTC Vivid X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 Porsche

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 Vivid	vs	32 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+256GB (243GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)5% Lighter
11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)50% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+534 PPI118% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1620 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh147% 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
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Model	HTC Vivid	Mate 9 Porsche
Other model names	AT&T HTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design LON-L29, Huawei Long Island
Country or region available	USA	Australia, China, South Korea, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan
Brand	HTC	Huawei
Release date	11/6/2011	1/1/2017
Depth	11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)	75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Display type	TFT Super LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	256GB (243GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS
📷 Camera
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1620 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	293 hours (12.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Java framework	• Colors: Black • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Vivid	Huawei Mate 9 Porsche
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered