HTC One M9 - After The Buzz, Episode 50 | Pocketnow
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- The HTC One M9 is the smartphone that nearly killed HTC.
Okay … maybe that’s a little hyperbolic, but not by much. After the revolutionary design shift of the original HTC One and its excellent sequel the One M8, people were expecting a lot out of the One M9 … and instead HTC delivered an iterative sequel with an almost identical design for the same lofty price - just as its rival Samsung launched the most appealing Galaxy S in years. The result was a sales slump that lasted until the release of the radically different One A9 this fall. But with the One M9 still on store shelves (and still at its original price!) as we go into the holiday season nine months after its release, is it still a solid buy? Join Michael Fisher with Pocketnow to find out in episode 50 of After The Buzz.
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When Michael Fisher stars talking, the like button automatically presses itself.
Lol so true
Well said
completely agree
gays
Even comments about Michael Fisher get lots of likes. That's how good he is.
You have something to your reviews that put themselves almost above all the others. Completely unbiased, straight to the point, and even as professional as you try to be with the reviews, they always have soul. Keep it up M!
The only buzz this phone had was when it reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit. I'm using one right now to warm my house.
Jevon Butler Im using an amd gpu
+Jevon Butler Dude, I just date larger women to keep me warm. Curves are so good.
It could double as a flat iron too. And occasional frying pan.
+Jevon Butler blame qualcomm and their big.LITTLE bullshit. Ruined all flagships of 2015. F YOU QUALCOMM
blueman24 The new Snapdragon 820 has been benchmarked the same as the new Exynos coming on the Galaxy S7. Supposedly the S7 will look the same as the S6 just using a different processor.
i love this series ! its such a good way of looking at devices that are not in the media lime light any more !
I have had my m9 for years now. It's taken drops like a champ, still runs fast for it's age, and still has the same battery life since day one. It is small, and you have to clean the speakers out from time to time, but it's a great phone. I love my M9 and even though it's not my primary phone anymore, it'll stay my backup if I need it as I know it'll probably always work
All I ask for from htc is the phone leaked by evleaks which was rendered by "phonedesigner"
now that was a beautifully crafted phone for real.
+xFreshKicks08 link pls
+Tarik Jasim "crafted"? don't you mean drawn?
You got it, it's called HTC 10!
I remember when we were all speculating about the design of the M9 and then we got this...
I totally love this after the buzz series.
Keep up the good work guys.
Glad you're back doing this Michael. Jamie can't do it like you!
About time they did this. I've been waiting.
What about after the buzz for LG G Flex 2? What happen to the self healing back cover? The phone still curve nicely? Still got performance issue?
I have been using the m9 since launch, and as a long time nexus user and mobile sales employee I was pleasantly surprised with the performance of the m9. I will never again buy a phone that does not have dual front firing speakers. Boomsound is simply amazing, and a extremely underrated feature. After using stock adroid for 4 years HTC sense was a very nice change. I would recommend the phone to anyone, unless they REALLY want a GREAT camera. We put so much emphasis on camera even though 90% of us do not use it for anything more than Instagram and Snapchat. It is like telling someone "you need to get a Macbook pro for all the Facebook, TH-cam and Google searches you do."
These after the buzz videos are fawkin awesome!
Love the after the buzz episodes glad this takes the 50th spot
M9 = BEAUTIFUL.... A9 = absolutely hidious design, I really hate the look of the A9 but the M9 is GORGEOUS!!!
love the m9. with the s6 G4 and M9 all being the same price on Verizon Wireless. I would take the M9.
It's like they gave the gorgeous iPhone 6 to a 5 year old to reproduce it
RIP HTC
I wouldn't go that far.
nope. the a9 is a better looking device
I've had mine since launch, love the design&software , camera fell short but thanks to Raw Mode & Updates I can get some great shots from it. Great follow up Pocketnow, keen follower. keep up the good work.
I hope you guys make a Video on the LG G Flex 2. It'd be nice to see what you think of the phone now that it's been updated.
This is one of Pocketnow's best series...
Whenever I hear someone besides Michael utter "So let's do something about it," I begin feeling cold inside.
I just got my HTC One M9 last week. Unlocked off eBay($295). So far I love it coming from the LG Nexus 5. the battery is much better than I expected and the camera is decent enough. I really like the expandable memory to store my music, and it is gorgeous. Nice "After the Buzz" piece Mike. Keep up the great vocabulary.
I'm sorry to hear that
should I pick it up for $165 on eBay?
Does the aspect ratio on the photos matter when comparing the camera quality? Because it looked like the 6p shots were 4 by 3 and the m9 ones were 16 by 9. Therefore the 6p shots had a higher resolution, right?
still running with the M8 since release and love it! Cant wait for the Marshmellow-update to
As an m9 owner, it's nice to see compliments for the phone. During it's initial launch, everyone was repeatedly bashing the phone. I bought the m9 coming from the m8, which I loved. After experiencing the m8 (and having friends experience the LG G3 and GS5) I wanted nothing more than an m9. I stand by my choice of purchasing the m9, however I may upgrade to a nexus 6p soon. Maybe even the A9, as I am in love with Sense.
+Travis Rowland I feel the same. Love my M9
+Travis Rowland If you can live with the Snapdragon 617 which is good for multitasking but not as great as the Snapdragon 410 for gaming, yeah the Sense from Creative Labs in Seattle who actually wrote it is nice. I forget, isn't the M9 the phone you could add a theme for every home screen? I remember a video a few months ago where you could make every home screen have it's own theme, not sure if it was the M9 or another model.
TekReview's I haven't found anything on themes for every home screen. The 810 is a nice processor, and I'm actually a bit afraid of jumping to the 617. I'll probably have to try each phone (A9 and 6P) in house before I make any final decisions.
Travis Rowland If you can wait they are coming out with the A9X model in February which will probably have the newest Snapdragon 820 Processor which is supposed to score as good as the newest Exynos chip that Samsung is using for the S7.
One of the key reason to hold on to my m8 is my love for sense. I tried to convince myself to buy s6 but too much love for htc sense. So comfortable to use.
can you tell me what icon pack do you have?
could you please tell me/us the music you use? it's some of my favorite.
This is maybe only the third comment I've delivered a comment on your channel, unfortunately I'm not the perfect TH-cam consumer. But I need to say this: Micheal, and overall, Pocketnow, I appreciate the hell out of you. I've watched (basically) every video you've ever delivered over the last 2 years and after such an amount of time the inevitable thing happens - you take things for granted. What I want to tell you is that I don't take you for granted. So don't dishearten if I don't always comment, be assured that I always watch.
Nice to see channel reviving phones that we hear not much from.
I LOVE MY M9 DUDE
this m9 has been my baby since may this year. I love it. its dropped on cement floor, it fell off my desk several times, but still perfect (some scratches tho). the camera isn't that bad I actually really like it and some of my relatives are blown away by the quality at times (obv bc they're not comparing it to other phones). the display is bright and sharp, the speakers are just awesome, the build is the main reason I love it so much, I have uhoh protection so no need to pay for insurance, SD card expansion, never overheats anymore. it was definitely worth it. looking back when I was about to get the s6 edge, I'm proud of myself. I just couldn't handle touch whiz. Looking forward to the m10
watching on a one m7 :)
still love it
Michael fisher is the best , this episode was awesome
Love my m9 except the camera and battery after heavy usage. So many great features on this phone that many people aren't even aware of.
One M8 > One M9
...
+Leonardo Nuñez haters be hatin,don't listen to the troll
+Leonardo Nuñez The M8 does look better
+Nachiketa Ramesh that's subjective
Agree Completely...
sayeem ashrafi Actually, symmetry is something that is widely important in how the majority percieve beauty. The M8 is more symmetrical. Therefore, i daresay a majority would agree.
I've had my m9 for about 2 months and I can say that it has been a joy to use. No overheating or anything like that. The only things that I would like differently would be a better camera, and much better battery life. If you're a light user and don't take a lot of pictures, this is a really really great phone.
finally someone who talks about the good sides and bad sides instead if trash talking. Thank you my friend and I've had my m9 since October and I agree with camera and battery life
+Jake Milner I'm an M9 user as well. The phone is nowhere near as bad as people make out. It's just fashionable to hate on the M9.
Great video Michael.
Damn it I really hope htc comes up with something great with the m10.
They do so many things right with their software and hardware design that many other android manufacturers don't. I just hope they can finally deliver with a great camera
Watching this on my M9.
.. Unfortunately.
Are you gonna keep it for 2016 or get a new device? If so, which one?
Same, fortunately
+Shelgo Just purchased a 6P and waiting for it to come in. After having the M7, M8, and M9, I'm just so tired of HTC devices and their lack to innovate.
+Andy E. I'm watching on the m9 too, but it was my first HTC phone. I wish I had stuck with my S5 Active and just waited until the new Nexus phones. I feel your pain
hey the m9 is still a killer phone
I love the After the Buzz series. Post spectacle reviews are something definitely lacking in the mobile tech industry.
I got this phone about two months and I have not regretted it. The speakers are amazing, the screen looks great, in never lags, and the battery life constantly gets me through the day. The camera isn't as bad as you would think, but it still works fine for me. If you are looking at it, I'd easily recommend it .
+Gary Henderson GS6>One M9.
Rat Face For most people sure, but, personally, having Sense over Touchwiz really makes the M9 better for me along with the speakers that thoroughly trump those of the S6. And, while the S6's camera is great, M9's camera is still serviceable me and probably most (and if I was looking for the best camera, I'd get the V10).
Gary Henderson Google Now or Nova Launcher.
Rat Face I use Action Launcher 3, but of those I probably would use Google Now (I haven't really used Nova).
Gary Henderson oh.
where does he get those wallpapers from
That Michael Fisher entry tho...!
Will u do the sgs6 after yhe buzz?
where can I get that wallpaper
I like these after the buzz vids
I bought the HTC ONE M7. It's still one of my favorite phones ever. And this video just gave me nostalgia for the days when I used to have it.
If HTC figures out a better camera (i.e. Adopt a Sony Sensor), a better battery, get rid of the HTC BEZEL, and the ultra sharp corners, HTC WILL AGAIN BE THE BEST PHONE IN THE MARKET!
had the one m9 for like a couple weeks. bought it off eBay for like 250 was intact with no dents(other than scratches by the USB port, but that's a given) and I loved it. At the time before I went to the s6 and then the v10 I had the g4 and sure there were differences in camera quality, but that's not what made me enjoy the phone. I enjoyed it for the performance, and as cliche as it sounds now the boomsound speakers, and I enjoyed it thoroughly before giving it to my friend because he needed a phone. if I wasn't getting everyone else Christmas presents and planning to fix up and put a hold back plate on my g2 I would get another one, let's hope HTC does wonders with the m10.
I fucking LOVE HTC. My one m7 was my favorite and my most faithful phone ever... but the m9 was a joke.
I have an s6 edge but I hope to switch back to HTC when they wake up.
Sold my S6 edge and got the A9 for $399 and couldn't be happier, the only thing I miss about the S6 is the camera.
+Robert Dominguez I would miss the display, camera and functionality of s6. That's where HTC needs improving.
+alex santana I agree with you on the display as well. I'm hoping the next flagship can finally get everything right.
same story here. hopefully they will.
I wonder if they're gonna name the next flagship after the M9,, the HTC One MX
Do you think the Snapdragon 617 in the A9 is more efficient than the 810?
you guys think if I pick this up on eBay for $170 used is that a good price or get something else?
+Pocketnow I've had the HTC One M9 since it was released on T-Mobile earlier this year and it's such a welcome upgrade to the M8, in the long term. With the latest updates to some of the apps I run, plus HTC's own, it's been a wonderful experience. My favorite feature, still, are the Boomsound speakers and nothing out there beats them. I've had +HTC devices for quite a long time and I'm itching to see what the M10 will bring.
Will you guys be doing a G Flex 2 After the Buzz? It's price has come down significantly and reports show the 5.1.1 update has fixed many of the lagging issues. It could be a deal to get it now.
+Sebby !! looks like they heard me. 😂😂😂
This is a series i like!
I have a one m8 and I love it. Thought about switching to the m9 but it just didn't seem like enough of an upgrade.
Whats the name of the theme in 02:00
I have a m9 and it rarely gets hot after the newest 5.1 update.
I actually love my M9 and when it gets Marshmallow it'll be even better. But having come from an M8,I find myself wanting more.
Bought M9, installed all the updates, wiped cache, preformed factory reset. Heating and battery problem solved. Its a beautiful phone.
I still love this phone. It's been my first android phone and it was good enough to make me want to stick with android when I upgrade.
I have the M9 and the A9 and the A9 is a clear upgrade. I also have the Nexus P but I use it for media only.
I have really big expectations for HTCs next flagship I hope they did learn their lesson this time and start making revolutionary smartphones again!
Watching this on my M9. It's a shame really, because I truly do love this phone. The design, even after having it for almost 7 months, still raises a lot of eyebrows among students at my school, and shows no signs of wear. The speakers are fantastic, Sense is a joy to use thanks mostly to Blinkfeed, and the camera really isn't nearly as bad as it's hyped up to be in my opinion, especially if you're shooting in RAW (oh yeah, you can shoot in RAW). It's a great, if slightly underwhelming, phone. What's great about this though is that HTC has (hopefully) learned from the M9, and the M10, or whatever their next flagship is, will probably be awesome.
different SOC's making battery way different with or without doze, especially since doze doesn't work if you're using your phone all day...
i have same htc one m9 in Silver on gold trim and i've noticed dat it's volume down button is more flushed than it's volume up i mean volume buttons are'nt equal but working fine other dan dat it's very fast and snappy with no lags and gaming is fantasting with it's boomsound
+pocketnow bought the m9 in may..so far it's aged pretty well,the only gripe im having with it is the camera.anyways had the misfortune of experiencing lag on my friend's note 5 which made me realize how content I'm with sense7 lol..not planning on upgrading until next year
I have had the htc one M9 since the day it came out. I pre ordered the phone. I came from a galaxy S4 before and this was a definite step up and has been good and stable but the camera needs help especially in low light. The battery could be better but it's mainly the standby time that kills it and marshmallow will come to the rescue with that issue but I am ready to switch and find something else that will be just as stable with an even better camera.
One issue that I have with mine is that the WiFi always has a mode set to switch to mobile data if WiFi is unstable and no matter how many times I disable it the setting always comes back on. And my speakers don't seem so great I think mine are defective because a friend has the latest motorola moto x and it is not only louder but sounds better. Overall I don't regret the purchase I had so many issues with my s4 back in the day. The M9 has been dead reliable since day 1.
A OnePlus One 'After The Buzz' would be nice.
love my m9 an all in how its still running like butter with in the months since it was bought at launch day....but regret is a factor when the nexus 6p came out....
I don't get why this phone got the hate that it did. It has great speakers, it can drive more headphones loudly than other phones, it's UI is better than Samsungs, and most pictures taken nowadays are just uploaded to instagram or twitter. Serious photo people have dedicated cameras. I do wonder if it would have sold better had the starting price been $549 tho?
Love the "After The Buzz" series BTW. It's one of the reasons I stay subscribed!
hey guys I can't decide on an htc one m9 or a 6p can u guys help me out I would appreciate it thanks!
Recently got the M8 because it was cheap on Ebay and so far I'm loving it. I wanted the M9 but I didn't really see the difference between the two. Can't wait to see what they come up with for the M10 (would be cool imo if they called it the MX)
it's funny this video was uploaded today. I've been having problems with my M8, so after the fourth time of taking my M8 to the repair service at sprint, they just gave me the M9. One thing, is that I've been checking the update for the camera, and no luck yet.
In my country there is an offer for Note 4 only 500$ and I will definitely go with this rather then M9 :)
Should i get this phone or nah? I would normally be playing games and watching youtube videos and netflix and going on alot of social media..So would this phone do?
micheal fisher can make the crappiest phones interesting
Sweet! It's The Fish!
More after the buzz videos!
I bought the Korean version with the 2k screen, no 810 and a fingerprint reader. What the International release should have been, a great phone but battery life is an issue and the A9 having even a smaller battery so I am not sure where HTC are going?
I am eagerly waiting for the m10
Bought this phone in June,
And the way it aged is just amazing.
My friend bought the SGS6 edge at the same time and his phone battery is trash and after downloading more apps it really sucked.. Plus the stuttering..
Meanwhile my htc m9 still runs as smooth as it ran out of the box.. Plus the BoomSound just amazing
owh that m7 tho....one of the most beautifully crafted phone
what about the $450 64gb ZTE Axon Pro...which best buy had for 350 recently?
what to get, htc one m9 or Motorola pure edition? the htc one is 55$cheaper than the motorola pure edition.
HTC by far!
Htc for sure
I buyed this phone for a reason. It's the most beautiful handset out there (In my opinion) If you look at a gray one.
And everything it might miss is excused by those damn satisfying speakers.
My M8 camera loads too long after almost 2 years in my hand. But I still love it though.
What wallpaper was that
1:55
What is that wallpaper?
I must have it!
Only gripe with the M9 is the the camera but other than that it's a beautiful phone just like my M7. Hopefully the next one is a home run.
can I have the wallpaper at 2.00
good old times :)
does htc solved M9 heating issue??? please reply
still one of my favorite phones
Air gestures to wake up the phone is better than any knocking code/function.
+Manuel Fontanilla Air Gestures are not that secure. 950 uses Iris Scanning which works just as good as air gestures and more secure even though you have to be looking at the phone with your eyes.
+TekReview's I like your viewpoint. 😸😸😸
+TekReview's I don't use air gestures for security. The Samsung fingerprint scanner is good enough. I like the idea of air gestures that can interact with the smartphone. An iris scanner would be cool to have.
Unfortunately the Lumia 950 is not available in New Zealand. 🤖
Manuel Fontanilla We can only get it here in the USA on ATT, Verizon customers can't use it because of the Verizon lock they have on only buying their phones. Juan Bagnell said the 950 photos were not really like real life he is liking the LG V10 more.
TekReview's We don't have the LG V10 in New Zealand either. 😧😦😥
can u please upload the video of note 5 after the buzz.. thanks
In every After The Buzz episode, could you specify or at least mention whether or not the phone lags? I've been on iPhone since first gen Galaxy S due to lags and slowdown over time.
Trust me, the original Galaxy S is not representitive of ANY Android phone today. The differences in speed are very minimal.
Granted, I wouldn't use any skinned Android phone unless its an HTC. And if i didn't want a skinned Android at all,I'd go Motorola or Google Nexus.
Samsung phones, in particular, don't age well from my experiences.
can you guys do an episode on first gen Android wear devices
I've owned this phone since April. It's great.
still rocking an M7. i got High expectations on you HTC
I really hope HTC will sort out its shortcomings with the M9's successor. I'd love to try their devices sometime, but there just always were a few problems to many with their devices so far (which is only my subjective opinion, of course).
I Wonder what will happen with the HTC M10...?
Great time to do this video. It seems to me like the M9 was forgotten slightly. Does anyone think the same?
"The phone that almost killed HTC" hahahaha