Apple iPhone 6 vs HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: specs comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Sep 09, 2014, 2:47 PM
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.
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.
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Apple iPhone 6 vs HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
S-LCD 3
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
65.71 %
66.71 %
70.64 %
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A8
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Processor
GPU
PowerVR GX6450
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB, not expandable
32 GB
16 GB
OS
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.3, 4.4), HTC Sense UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4)
Battery
Capacity
1810 mAh
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Talk time
the average is 18 h (1096 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (489 h)
the average is 20 days (489 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 24 h (1418 min)
the average is 24 h (1418 min)
the average is 24 h (1418 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 27 days (637 h)
the average is 27 days (637 h)
Stand-by time (4G)
the average is 24 days (583 h)
Internet use
3G: 10 hours; LTE: 10 hours; Wi-Fi: 11 hours
Music playback
50.00 hours
110.00 hours
Video playback
11.00 hours
10.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Autofocus
Autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.5 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 2 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
4 megapixels
Features
Depth information
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.264
Features
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Video light, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling
Front
1.2 megapixels
5 megapixels
2.2 megapixels
Video capture
1280x720 (HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Resistance
Splash; IP X3
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 849
Apple iPhone 6
HTC One (M8)
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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