Apple iPhone 6 vs HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: specs comparison

It's here, folks, the Apple iPhone 6 is finally here! The just-unveiled 4.7-inch champion marks Apple's foray into bigger-sized smartphones, as up until now Cupertino had only produced devices with up to 4-inch displays. This trend is over, however, and the new iPhone is marks a new beginning for Cupertino, a more direct clash against the Android competition.

Then again, packing comparably weaker specs than the power-laden, top-tier Android competition has not prevented previous iPhone flagships from being on par with their Android contenders. It is highly unlikely that the newest member of the iPhone lineup will stray away from this trend. That said, the new Apple iPhone 6 will surely wage war on a duet of Android rivals that have already been on the market for quite some time now.

One of these is HTC's One (M8) flagship, which is often lauded for its exquisite design. The other one is Sony's recently-unveiled munchkin powerhouse, the Xperia Z3 Compact. As usual, we are eager to put the three devices against each other in an improvised specs showdown. Hopefully, this will give us (and you) a clearer picture about which device has the upper hand, at least on paper. Of course, you be the judge.