The two metal - bodied handsets offer a compelling mix of features for buyers who don't
need flagship specs - or flagship prices.
Not exact matches
With every
flagship phone coming in with almost the same hardware
specs this 2016 and Google Nexus 2016 expected to keep using the same
specs, there is
need for the company to include new and unique features on the phone.
The Honor 9 is a solid midrange device, and a fine example of why you don't
need to spend a lot to get near
flagship - level
specs.
You'd think the company's newest hero phone would have enough going on just trying to convince us that a
flagship needn't max out the
spec sheet, but HTC compounds its challenge by launching a device that can't not be compared to the wildly popular iPhone.
A smartphone
needs to be a jack of all trades with good all - round
specs to be considered a true
flagship and to appeal to the masses.