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product_id: 13678136
title: "One M9 Unlocked GSM 4G LTE 20MP Camera Smartphone, Gold"
brand: "htc"
price: "R9472"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/13678136-one-m9-unlocked-gsm-4g-lte-20mp-camera-smartphone-gold
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# Unlocked GSM 4G LTE freedom 20MP sapphire lens clarity Front stereo speakers + Dolby Audio One M9 Unlocked GSM 4G LTE 20MP Camera Smartphone, Gold

**Brand:** htc
**Price:** R9472
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📱 Elevate your everyday with the HTC One M9 — where style meets power unlocked.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** One M9 Unlocked GSM 4G LTE 20MP Camera Smartphone, Gold by htc
- **How much does it cost?** R9472 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/13678136-one-m9-unlocked-gsm-4g-lte-20mp-camera-smartphone-gold)

## Best For

- htc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted htc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Customize Your Phone, Your Way:** HTC Themes app lets you create personalized looks by extracting colors from your favorite photos for a unique, professional aesthetic.
- • **Immersive Audio Experience Anywhere:** Front-facing stereo speakers with built-in amp and Dolby Audio surround deliver rich, room-filling sound for calls and media.
- • **Capture Every Moment in Stunning Detail:** 20MP camera with sapphire lens cover ensures crystal-clear photos that stand out in your feed.
- • **True Freedom with Carrier Unlocked 4G LTE:** Use your HTC One M9 on any GSM network worldwide—no strings attached, no compromises.
- • **Sleek All-Metal Design with Ergonomic Comfort:** Mirrored tapered edges crafted for a premium feel that fits perfectly in your hand and your lifestyle.

## Overview

The HTC One M9 is a sleek, unlocked GSM smartphone featuring a 20MP camera with sapphire lens cover, front-facing stereo speakers enhanced by Dolby Audio, and a durable all-metal body with ergonomic design. Powered by a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon processor and running Android, it offers Full HD 1080p display, 4G LTE connectivity, and extensive customization options via the HTC Themes app. Ideal for professionals seeking a blend of premium design, multimedia excellence, and network freedom.

## Description

This phone has been carrier unlocked from T-Mobile. The HTC One M9 features more customizable options than ever. With the built-in HTC Themes app, you can change the look and feel of your phone using your favorite photo or online image. The HTC Themes app is able to pick colors from the photo and applies the theme you create to your wallpaper, icons, and more.

Review: Nice and fast phone NO LAG - This is a short review of the buying and shipping experience, if u want a review of the phone itself there are plenty of well written reviews out there. When buying something I always look for reviews about the seller/packaging/receiving correct items. Pictures included I ordered this phone from Blutek http://www.desertcart.com/HTC-Factory-Unlocked-Cellphone-Silver/dp/B00V59AZAK/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3TBDBTCHAVT15&s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1446685764&sr=1-1&keywords=htc+m9 Blutek had no descriptions in the seller's list, but I read the seller feedback and it was positive so I went with them. What's in the box (see some pictures) >Earbuds with replacement buds >phone >guide >warranty guide >4 stickers with imei numbers incase u need to repair the phone. >A little "key" to open the SD and SIM card slots. >charger with usb When you start using the phone and wifi sign in with accounts and all that, you'll get 2 years of 100gb for google drive and unlimited storage with desertcart cloud for a year. I received the phone in the usual desertcart box package with the inflated bags. >The phone was brand new in an original HTC box. >Received an Australian version with an AU charger, but desertcart description says"European version -US adapter included." >Contacted seller to ask for a US charger. I learned that HTC only provides a normal charger with the box, so I ordered my own [Qualcomm Certified] Aukey Quick Charge 3.0 18W USB Turbo Wall Charger Fast Charger(Included an 20AWG Quick Charge 3.3ft Micro USB Cable) -Black and closed the Seller convo. >Comes with earbuds & replacement buds, however it didn't fit my ears and just kept falling out. If I held it to my ears the sound was really nice though. >Phone has no carrier engraving or carrier software, factory unlocked. 50% charged out of the box. >my phone was Australian but just changed the language to US.. no big deal. Overall, besides the charger I got what I wanted to get. This is what I ordered along with the phone > HTC One M9 Screen Protector Glass, amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for HTC One M9 with Lifetime Replacement Warranty (1-Pack) [in Retail Packaging ] really easy to apply, took me about 2 minutes using the hinge method. > HTC One M9 Case, Spigen [METALLIZED BUTTONS] Neo Hybrid Series Case for HTC One M9 (HIMA) - Gunmetal (SGP11389) > PNY U3 Turbo Performance 64GB High Speed MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS-I, up to 90MB/sec Flash Card (P-SDUX64U390G-GE) Sorry for the potato images, was taken with a lumia 521 which I don't use anymore now that I got this phone. can use for offline gps in the car. :D Hope this helps.
Review: Good phone, apparently a faulty battery - The phone arrived by the specified time but by day 1 of use it was clear there was an issue with the battery. After charging (using the charging cord and plug provided in the kit) , the phone discharges within 4 -5 hours and then takes over 2.5 hours to charge back up to 90% or more. The phone also gets hot when recharging. Very Very disappointing. I have been told this is not typical of the HTC units and it may be a faulty battery in a one-off scenario. Nevertheless... unacceptable.

## Features

- Front-facing stereo speakers with built-in amp and Dolby Audio surround for the ultimate audio experience
- All-metal body features mirrored edges that are ergonomically tapered to effortlessly fit your grip
- 20 MP camera with sapphire camera cover lens to deliver crisp clear photos
- Carrier unlocked from T-Mobile.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00V59AZAK |
| Additional Features | Built-In GPS, Internationally Sourced, bluetooth-enabled, dual-camera, lte, smartphone, touchscreen |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Average Battery Life Talk Time | 21.7 hours |
| Battery Average Life | 25 hours |
| Battery Description | 2840 mAh |
| Best Sellers Rank | #749,046 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #12,289 in Cell Phones |
| Biometric Security Feature | Fingerprint Recognition |
| Brand | HTC |
| Built-In Media | Camera; Video Recorder |
| CPU Model | Snapdragon |
| CPU Speed | 1.5 GHz |
| Camera Description | Front |
| Cellular Technology | 4G |
| Color | Silver |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 485 Reviews |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Type | Full HD 1080p |
| Form Factor | Smartphone |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Front Photo Sensor Resolution | 8 mp |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | True |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00821793044947 |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions | 2.8 x 0.4 x 5.7 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.34 ounces |
| Manufacturer | HTC |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Number of Front Cameras | 2 |
| Number of Rear Facing Cameras | 1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 20 mp |
| Phone Talk Time | 1524 minutes |
| Processor Series | Snapdragon |
| Processor Speed | 1.5 GHz |
| Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution | 20 mp |
| Refresh Rate | 60 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| SIM Card Slot Count | Single SIM |
| Screen Size | 5 inches |
| Sim Card Size | Nano |
| Specific Uses For Product | Multimedia consumption, Photography, Messaging |
| UPC | 821793044947 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturers limited 1 year |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Wireless Network Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Provider | Unlocked |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HTC
- **CPU Model:** Snapdragon
- **CPU Speed:** 1.5 GHz
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model Name:** ONE M9
- **Operating System:** Android
- **Refresh Rate:** 60
- **Resolution:** 1920 x 1080
- **Screen Size:** 5 inches
- **Wireless Carrier:** Unlocked

## Images

![One M9 Unlocked GSM 4G LTE 20MP Camera Smartphone, Gold - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XDBh4ARlL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this come with uh oh protection**
A: Uh Oh Protection is a joke! They will not replace the phone and will claim any reason not to. I bought my M9 off of Amazon June 11, 2015 and shattered the screen May 7, 2016. I requested the Uh-Oh Protection to cover it and they emailed me a link that led to a $100 off code and claimed because I clicked the link, I was not eligible for replacement. Do not buy HTC based on the false advertisement. Honestly, don't buy HTC.

**Q: Is it compatible to use with the following networks sim cards that works on: 4g : lte  800(20) / 900(8) / 1800(3) / 2100(1) / 2600(7).**
A: i dont know about the 800,but all the other will work2G/2.5G - GSM/GPRS/EDGE:850/900/1800/1900 MHz3G UMTS:850/900/1900/2100 MHz4G LTE:HTC One M9 Unlocked & Developer Edition Band Support2 (1900 MHz)3 (1800 MHz)4 (1700 MHz AWS)5 (850 MHz)7 (2600 MHz)12 (700 MHz lower A/B/C)13 (700 MHz upper C)17 (700 MHz lower B/C)29 (700 MHz D/E)30 (2300 MHz WCS

**Q: I have the One M8 is the M9 worth the upgrade? other then the obvious camera upgrade.**
A: Well, I actually prefer the m8. Except that my 4-year-old m8 is really slow. That's why I upgraded and honestly my husband has a Samsung edge and his camera is still better than the m9 20mpixel which is disappointing.

**Q: Does it have warranty? will 2g,3g,4g work in argentina? why the gold version is much cheaper than the gunmetal grey one?**
A: Yes it will work in Argentina with all 2g,3g 4g LTE ,the gold has same specs as gun metal , the one I am selling has 128GB free and 32GB internal memory .Comes with all accessories .

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice and fast phone NO LAG
*by A***P on November 5, 2015*

This is a short review of the buying and shipping experience, if u want a review of the phone itself there are plenty of well written reviews out there. When buying something I always look for reviews about the seller/packaging/receiving correct items. Pictures included I ordered this phone from Blutek http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Factory-Unlocked-Cellphone-Silver/dp/B00V59AZAK/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3TBDBTCHAVT15&s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1446685764&sr=1-1&keywords=htc+m9 Blutek had no descriptions in the seller's list, but I read the seller feedback and it was positive so I went with them. What's in the box (see some pictures) >Earbuds with replacement buds >phone >guide >warranty guide >4 stickers with imei numbers incase u need to repair the phone. >A little "key" to open the SD and SIM card slots. >charger with usb When you start using the phone and wifi sign in with accounts and all that, you'll get 2 years of 100gb for google drive and unlimited storage with amazon cloud for a year. I received the phone in the usual amazon box package with the inflated bags. >The phone was brand new in an original HTC box. >Received an Australian version with an AU charger, but Amazon description says"European version -US adapter included." >Contacted seller to ask for a US charger. I learned that HTC only provides a normal charger with the box, so I ordered my own [Qualcomm Certified] Aukey Quick Charge 3.0 18W USB Turbo Wall Charger Fast Charger(Included an 20AWG Quick Charge 3.3ft Micro USB Cable) -Black and closed the Seller convo. >Comes with earbuds & replacement buds, however it didn't fit my ears and just kept falling out. If I held it to my ears the sound was really nice though. >Phone has no carrier engraving or carrier software, factory unlocked. 50% charged out of the box. >my phone was Australian but just changed the language to US.. no big deal. Overall, besides the charger I got what I wanted to get. This is what I ordered along with the phone > HTC One M9 Screen Protector Glass, amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for HTC One M9 with Lifetime Replacement Warranty (1-Pack) [in Retail Packaging ] really easy to apply, took me about 2 minutes using the hinge method. > HTC One M9 Case, Spigen [METALLIZED BUTTONS] Neo Hybrid Series Case for HTC One M9 (HIMA) - Gunmetal (SGP11389) > PNY U3 Turbo Performance 64GB High Speed MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS-I, up to 90MB/sec Flash Card (P-SDUX64U390G-GE) Sorry for the potato images, was taken with a lumia 521 which I don't use anymore now that I got this phone. can use for offline gps in the car. :D Hope this helps.

### ⭐ Good phone, apparently a faulty battery
*by T***S on January 16, 2017*

The phone arrived by the specified time but by day 1 of use it was clear there was an issue with the battery. After charging (using the charging cord and plug provided in the kit) , the phone discharges within 4 -5 hours and then takes over 2.5 hours to charge back up to 90% or more. The phone also gets hot when recharging. Very Very disappointing. I have been told this is not typical of the HTC units and it may be a faulty battery in a one-off scenario. Nevertheless... unacceptable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No carrier bloat ware makes difference
*by M***A on September 9, 2015*

One reason I paid this much out of a pocket is because I hate carrier bloat ware. It sucks out phone's recourses and never optimized, it can even cause internal errors (happened to my previous AT&T smartphone). Good god after 4 minths I don't regret at all. If I put this phone down and forget it for 8 hours battery will go down by 5 percent at most! If I heavily use it during the day it lasts for 10 hours (10 hours of frequent chatting on FB and browsing web). As a comaprison friend of mine got Verizon (carrier locked with bloat ware) version of this phone and he has pretty bad battery life even in standby. So yes, it is abit much to spend at once, but not having to deal with bloat ware is worth it! Now to the fun part, recent several updates to camera actually did solve problems with low quality of shots that was mentioned on C-Net and in other reviews. Phone does indeed have that very good camera hardware, issue was with poor software. So now main disadvantage of the phone is resolved and you get it all, powerful hardware, beautiful design, always latest version of Android (since you don't have to wait for carrier). Oh and I dropped it twice already with a slim nearly nonexisting case, phone is in tact. I think that wide bezel on top and bottom protects the screen form coner hits that cause screen cracks most often. If you were wondering, no phone does not have physical button where HTC logo is, all that blacl bezel is not being used, I wish it was a home button though. On the bright side since all the buttons are software defined you can rearrange them any way you want. HTC Sense is beautiful and has great usability as it always was. Nothing like this beautiful signature HTC Sense watch widget. ============== Pros: - Several camera app upgrades resolved low quality of photos issue - stylish - solid metal build - HTC Sense is well refined and beautiful - gorilla glass screen does not scratch and tough to crack - Uh Oh protection, HTC will replace your phone once no questions asked - no carrier bloat ware - very good standby battery life ============== Cons: - Heavier than competitors (iPhone6 and SGS6) - Not waterproof - Battery is not easily replacable

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-01*