Hands-on review: MWC 2015: HTC One M9

By Gareth Beavis

Introduction, design and screen

The HTC One M9 is a tricky phone to talk about, as it’s a beautiful, well-crafted and powerful device, yet it’s also not offering a huge level of detail compared to the One M8.

The reason it’s difficult to talk about is because it’s such a well-made device, and to criticise it seems almost childish when HTC has clearly thought hard about how to make the best-feeling phone feel even better.

But there are some limitations that have to be butted up against when making the best phone on the market, as HTC has done for the last two years, and the lack of places to improve upon is quite apparent with the One M9.

Design

The HTC One M9 doesn’t really need to be explained, it needs to be felt. To speak about it, or even show it in pictures, doesn’t really do justice to the premium finish in the hand, to the well-balanced design, to the way everything feels weighty and solid.

There are some tweaks from the One M8, with the power key moving to the side of the phone, despite the brand sticking with a 5-inch screen and actually shrinking the …read more

Source: techradar.com – Phones