Here’s where you can get the HTC One M9 in the US

The time has finally come for smartphone fans in the United States to choose which device they’ll pick up next – the HTC One M9, Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge. All three flagships go on sale in the U.S. today, and if you’re interested, you can run out and grab any of the three at your favorite brick-and-mortar locations.

We’ve already published a post on where to get the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, so now let’s move our focus towards the HTC One M9.

Read More: HTC One M9 goes on sale today: 11 things you should know

U.S. Carriers

All four major U.S. carriers now offer the HTC One M9 online and in-store, and we’ll walk you through all of the different pricing structures for each carrier.

AT&T

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AT&T customers can grab a One M9 in Gold on Silver or Gunmetal Gray color options. The phone only comes in a 32GB storage option, but luckily there’s a MicroSD card slot present on the device. Like the other four carriers, the price of the One M9 varies considerably whether you’re buying the phone unlocked, on-contract or through AT&T’s Next plan.

To get the phone on a two-year contract, you’ll need to pay $199.99 upfront. If you decide to lease the phone, you’ll owe between $23.64 and $35.45 per month depending on which Next plan you choose. For those who’d like to buy the phone off-contract from AT&T, you’ll owe the carrier $708.99.

For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on the link below:

• Order the HTC One M9 from AT&T

Verizon

The HTC One M9 on Verizon is being offered in both Gold on Silver and Gunmetal Gray color options. Verizon will sell you the phone with or without a contract, or they’ll let you lease the device.

On a two-year contract, the One M9 will run you $199.99. To buy the phone off-contract through the carrier, you’ll owe $599.99 – considerably less than AT&T’s off-contract price. If you decide to go with a Verizon Edge plan, you’ll owe the carrier $24.99 per month for 24 months.

For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on the link below:

• Order the HTC One M9 from Verizon

Sprint

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Just like the previous two carriers, the One M9 can be yours through Sprint in Gold on Silver or Gunmetal Gray color options. Multiple buying options are available on Sprint as well, so let’s take a look at the pricing breakdown.

You can buy a Sprint HTC One M9 on a two-year contract for $199.99. You can also lease the device for 12 months and pay $30 per month, or lease it for 24 months and pay $20 per month. If you’re interested in buying it off-contract through the carrier, you’ll need to pay $648.00.

For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on the link below:

• Order the HTC One M9 from Sprint

T-Mobile

Both color options are available if you’d like to purchase the phone on T-Mobile. This carrier operates a little bit differently from the other three, so let’s take a look at your options.

If you’d like to make monthly payments on your new device, you’ll pay $0 down (assuming your credit is okay), and owe $27.08 per month for 24 months. Buying the phone off-contract will run you $649.92.

For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on the link below:

• Order the HTC One M9 from T-Mobile

Retailers

There are a number of retailer partners (online and in-store) where you can pick up the One M9 and sign up for service with your favorite carrier. HTC says that Costco Wholesale will eventually the device, but it’s not live on the retailer’s website quite yet. Here’s a list of some of the best places to begin your search for the HTC One M9:

• Amazon
• Best Buy
• Target

If you’re not a fan of two-year contracts, HTC also has the One M9 available in both Unlocked and Developer editions. Both versions are available in Gold on Silver and Gunmetal Gray color options and will run you $649. If you’re looking for the Amber Gold variant, you’ll have to spring for the Unlocked device through HTC.com.

For more details on pricing, features, or to buy now, click on the link below:

• Order the One M9 from HTC

Know of any other great places to buy, or special promos going on for the HTC One M9? Be sure to let us know in the comments. We’ll also be sure to update this post in the days to come as we learn more about possible promotions and deals related to HTC’s latest flagship.

HTC One M9 goes on sale today: 11 things you should know

We’ve already taken a look at what you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S6 now that its big day has arrived, and we’ve even shown you were to pick it up from. Let’s not forget that the HTC One M9 is also hitting retailers in the US (and several other markets) today.

While some of you may have not only pre-ordered the One M9 already, there’s a good chance you received it days ago. For those that aren’t sure if the HTC One M9 is right for them, here’s few important things you might want to know before (and after) buying HTC’s latest.

1. Check out the reviews

If you haven’t already, you’ll want to check out our full review on the HTC One M9 in order to give you a better idea of what to expect.

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2. The competitors

The One M9 is up against some very big competition. While the most obvious competitor is the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, there’s also the LG G Flex 2, the Note 4, and the upcoming LG G4.

4. Availability

While we will be bringing you a more detailed look at HTC One availability in the United States a bit later today, the HTC One M9 through most major retailers and all major carriers in the United States. Pricing will vary considerably, depending on if you go with a contract, a payment plan, or buy it outright. For those simply interested in paying full retail price, you’re looking at around $599.99.

5. Colors

The HTC One M9 might not be available in the myriad of colors that you’ll find the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, but you do have the choice between gunmetal gray and a silver that has a subtle hint of gold that helps it stand out a bit. Most carriers and retailers are offering both color choices, regardless of what country you are buying the One M9 — though there’s probably some exceptions to that rule.

6. Storage

While the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are breaking away from Samsung tradition and ditching microSD, the One M9 still keeps the expandable slot. This could be a big enough advantage to sway some of our readers over the One M9 and away from Samsung, especially if local storage is important to you. That said, unless you live in Taiwan, the only internal storage option you have is 32GB, though you can easily pair it with an 128GB microSD card.

7. Uh-Oh

For US HTC ONe M9 owners, HTC is offering its Uh-Oh program, a major upgrade to its existing Advantage warranty program. Customers who sign up for Uh-Oh will receive a free one-time replacement if their One M9 or One M8 suffers a broken screen or any water damage. The coverage lasts for 12 months from the purchase of a device, and all users are automatically signed up upon purchasing a device.

8. Ultrapixel camera moves to the front

Ultrapixels aren’t gone with the One M9, but they are moved to a new location. The Ultrapixel camera is now on the front, with the rear receiving a new 20.7MP shooter. While this should allow for a better camera experience than found with the M8, many reviews indicate that the One M9 photo-taking experience still is behind the curve due to post-processing and other camera software issues, and not the new sensor itself. For what it is worth, HTC has updated its camera software to help improve this situation, though most reviews say, even after the update, the camera experience could use a bit more fine tuning.

9. You won’t burst into flames

The HTC One M9 had some early reports claiming it gets super hot, due to the Snapdragon 810 processor. Since then, it’s been proven that this isn’t necessarily the case. Our own Josh Vergara indicated in his review that the phone gets a bit warm, but he wouldn’t go so far as to call it hot. In other words, if you are on the fence about buying the One M9 due to possibly overheating issues, you have nothing to worry about.

10. A beautiful design gets further refined

The One M9 is very similar in design to the One M8, but not indentical. The handset actually feels more like a merger between the One M7 and One M8, taking both phones best features and adding on a few extra coats of paint. Bottom-line, the One M9 is a beautiful phone, even if it’s design isn’t a massive departure from the One M8 and the M7 before it.

11. HTC themes make Sense UI more flexible than ever

If you enjoy theming, you’ll be happy to know that the improved Sense 7 software includes a very robust theming engine. The HTC Theme engine lets you quickly change the entire look and feel of your phone, with built-in themes, add-on themes, the ability to snap pic and use the colors for themes, and so much more.

HTC has really done a great job at making its software experience a bit more customizable.

Sense 7 to hit HTC One M8 in the next software update

HTC has been pushing Lollipop to several versions of its One M8, and it looks like the company is now preparing to upgrade the M8 to the latest version of Sense as well.

Answering to a customer inquiry on Twitter, HTC Product Manager for the Americas Mo Versi said M8 users should expect Sense 7 to come with the next software update.

Versi didn’t provide any details on the actual availability of this “next software update,” but our guess is we should see it within a few weeks. Sense 7 delivers relatively few changes in terms of appearance, while new features include a comprehensive Theming app, the Home widget, which groups your most frequently used apps, as well as some personalization features added to HTC’s well-known BlinkFeed. Performance improvements and bug fixes are to be expected.

The One M8 remains a top choice for HTC fans. Available at a smaller price, but quite similar to the M9 in terms of performance and features, the device shines through its design. And, for American customers, HTC is throwing in a very nice perk with the Uh-Oh extended warranty plan, which includes a free replacement in the first year or $100 in credit towards the purchase of a new HTC One phone.