HTC One M9+ Pro Reviews

It's hard to understand what HTC has in mind with the One M9+. Perhaps the key is in the name of the device? The 'plus' should mean it's a better/bigger version of the M9, right? However, that is not entirely true. Yes, the screen is 0.2” bigger, the resolution is (unnecessarily) higher, and there's a fingerprint scanner, but the chipset and build quality aren't as good as those of the M9. If the M9 is the premium product, the M9+, interestingly, comes off as a slightly cheaper, less exquisite variant, despite the bonus characteristics that aren't present on the flagship. The M9+ has a rather peculiar positioning within HTC's range. Leaving this puzzle aside, the One M9+, by itself, is a mixed bag. The design is decent, if a bit over-the-top, but the screen's color balance leaves a lot to be desired, just like that of the M9. The chipset here, the MediaTek Helio X10, does a good job with system performance, but isn't quite top of the line. And while Sense 7.0 UI does appear mature and coherent enough, the user experience as a whole isn't as polished or seamless as we'd like it to be. It's a bit rough around the edges. Factor in the mediocre camera and unsatisfying call quality, and there just doesn't seem to be that much in the HTC One M9+ to keep us interested. Come on, HTC, we know you can do better than that!