The key differences
The HTV31 also comes with a 20-megapixel duo camera set-up on the rear with capability to record 4K videos as well as a 13-megapixel front snapper. It also has the BoomSound stereo speakers, a Snapdragon 810 CPU with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage with possibility of expansion via the microSD slot, and the similar 2,700 mAH battery with HTC One M9, details Android Central.
The differences with the HTC One M9 are that the HTV31 has a 5.2-inch QHD display and is capable of supporting LTE. It also comes with an IR blaster and NFC for those who require extra connectivity.
The HTV31 is coming out of the box with Android 5.0 Lollipop on it, which is a slight downside compared to the HTC One M9 which have been coming out already with the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop onboard. The smartphone is also available in three colors in Japan – Indigo, Rosso, and Silk.
The Butterfly 3 is said be a very stunning device and the Japanese consumers would really be pleased that the HTC flagship is only available in their country. As to whether it will make it to other countries outside of Japan, it all depends on the unorthodox marketing strategy of the Taiwanese smartphone maker.