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OnePlus X vs HTC One A9 vs Motorola DROID MAXX 2: specs comparison

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Oct 29, 2015, 6:16 AM

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OnePlus X vs HTC One A9 vs Motorola DROID MAXX 2: specs comparison

The OnePlus X has just been announced, bearing a balance between premium looks, yesteryear hardware, and a pretty alluring price-tag. It's interesting to see how, in the second half of 2015, many manufacturers have taken the “value for money” model, instead of looking to pack as much expensive tech in a smartphone as possible.

The most recent examples of such smartphones are HTC's One A9 and Motorola's DROID MAXX 2. Granted, the One A9 is supposed to be viewed as a flagship device in the US, and it will get its price increased to $500 soon – something that's viewed as a pretty huge asking price for what the A9 is. Still, both of these phones pack midrange processors, and aim to offer users a more affordable high-tier smartphone experience.

The OnePlus X's philosophy is slightly different. Instead of settling for a midrange SoC, OnePlus chose to build the handset with a flagship processor – only it's a flagship from last year. The downside is that the phone will be stuck in the 32-bit era, if this can even be considered a minus so early on in the 64-bit age. On the flipside – a 1-year old flagship SoC is very probable to outclass a brand-new midrange chip.

Display

Size

5.0 inches

5.5 inches

5.0 inches

Technology

AMOLED

TFT

AMOLED

Screen-to-body

66.17 %

74.61 %

71.28 %

Features

Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952

Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 8939

Qualcomm Snapdragon 801

Processor

Octa-core, 1500 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

Octa-core, 1700 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

Quad-core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400

GPU

Adreno 405

Adreno 330

RAM

3GB

2GB

3GB LPDDR3

Internal storage

32GB

16GB

Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), HTC Sense UI

Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)

Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), OnePlus OxygenOS UI

Battery

Capacity

2150 mAh

3630 mAh

2525 mAh

Charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

Talk time (3G)

16.00 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

18.0 days (432 hours)

Music playback

60.00 hours

Video playback

12.00 hours

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Main camera

13 MP (Features: Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor)

21 MP (Features: PDAF)

13 MP (Features: CMOS image sensor, PDAF)

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.0

Aperture size: F2.2

Video recording

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)

Features

Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing

EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing

Front

4 MP

5 MP

8 MP

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions

5.74 x 2.79 x 0.29 inches (145.75 x 70.8 x 7.26 mm)

5.83 x 2.95 x 0.43 inches (148 x 75 x 10.9)

5.51 x 2.72 x 0.27 inches (140 x 69 x 6.9 mm)

Weight

5.04 oz (143.0 g)

5.96 oz (169.0 g)

4.87 oz (138.0 g)

Materials

Back: Metal

Back: Glass; Frame: Metal

Resistance

Splash

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Notification light

Buyers information

Price

$ 500

$ 384

$ 249 / € 269

See the full HTC One A9 vs Motorola DROID MAXX 2 vs OnePlus X specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Phone Comparison Tool.

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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