HTC is preparing to release its new flagship phone, the HTC One X9. The phone was shown in China's telecommunications equipment certification center (TENAA), where it illustrates and describes some of its specs and features. It is believed that the phone will arrive early 2016.

Pocket Lint noted that the new HTC device was shown in TENAA which is equivalent to FCC. The official body appears to be closer to the HTC One M8 with slim unibody and dual front-facing BoomSound speakers. It also shows that the size of the display is 5.5 inches with 1920 x 1080 resolution for 401ppi.

Further, the report said that the HTC ONE X9 appears to have a 2.2Ghz octa-core processor. It is also equipped with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Such storage is expandable through a microSD card. The phone also features a 13MP rear dual-lead flash and 5MP front-facing camera. Phandroid also mentioned that the new HTC flagship runs on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop and comes in 153.2 x 75.9 x 7.99mm and 174g.

Aside from the specs and features, Phone Arena also reported that HTC plans to release its new handset in early 2016. This is a few months before the upcoming HTC One M10.  According to PC Mag Asia, this is going to be an opportunity for the smartphone company to add a new variety in the mobile industry. This is aside from the products of its rivals like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei that compete in the market.

On the other hand, a related report added that Cher Wang, co-founder of HTC, took over the company to help in regaining its popularity in the public. More so, the company plans to introduce other segments in the technological industry including wearables and virtual reality.

Indeed, introducing its new HTC One series in the market shelves next year is something to look forward to from the company. As such, enthusiasts will have to wait for further details from the company on its exact release date.