[atariguy]

I've enjoyed mine, except for the camera. I can no longer get it to focus. This is especially noticeable when trying to do a mobile check deposit, but now I'm finding even normal pictures tend to come out blurry.

I'm starting to wonder if I need to exchange my phone, or if it's a software thing. I've found threads for older HTC phones with a similar sounding problem, but nothing yet on this one. Anyone else having this problem?

[murphcid]

I am thinking of getting one to back up the M10, or to have in case the kids need one.

[macdonx]

Initial reviews of HTC One A9 were very disappointing. I've had HTC phones before and I've always loved them. I switched to the Xperia Z line soon after M7.

When the price dropped to about $350 on Ebay, I thought to myself that I'll take the plunge and buy the A9 anyway. When I unboxed this phone, I fell in love immediately! It's a gorgeous phone! It's as big as the Xperia Z3 that I have, but the A9 feels so much better on the hands. It's definitely thinner. The entire phone just feels good to hold.

I am not an amoled screen fan. I think the colors are oversaturated and sometimes subdued. I still prefer the screen on my Xperia Z5 Compact. However, amoled also enables this phone brightness to be on about 25% and still clear.

I didn't like the launcher on this phone. I didn't like the fact that there was no option to change the app drawer to horizontal. It only came vertical scrolling. Xperia got this one right. So, I installed Nova Launcher and I'm happy.

I was also suprised to learn that HTC Music app wasn't installed. I tried installing it but it would always crash. To solve that, I installed Pulsar+. Happy camper here.

I like the font customization that HTC included. No, I LOVE IT! I'm glad they added this.

Camera. I am not really particular about phone cameras as I do have a real one for when I need to take some shots. Having said that, I am impressed with the cameras on this phone. Clear. Crisp. Quick!

Sound. I don't think it comes close to Xperia Z line. But it's pretty close. Oh, I'm talking about music through headphones. Obviously, this phone cannot compete with Xperia's dual front facing speakers.

For all its little flaws and imperfections, I think the HTC One A9 is very well underappreciated. It was worth the $350 that I paid for it. I just don't think it's worth over $400.

[murphcid]

How is battery life working out for folks?

[Roosterman]

I've still had no issues. Battery and phone are great IMO.