HTC One A9 vs Apple iPhone 6s vs Samsung Galaxy S6: specs comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Oct 20, 2015, 11:23 AM
HTC says that the One A9 is offering an incredible design, fantastic performance, cutting-edge software features and the freedom to take full control of your smartphone experience. But will this mid-range offering rekindle interest in the company, or not? This question will be answered in the following months.
Until then, we have more than enough time to nitpick at the One A9 and compare it against the rivals it has to face. Two of these are the Apple iPhone 6s and the Samsung Galaxy S6 - champions that need no introduction. Here's how the trio fares specs-wise.
HTC One A9 vs Apple iPhone 6s vs Samsung Galaxy S6
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
66.17 %
65.71 %
70.48 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash
Dual LED
Dual LED
LED
Software Features
RAW image capture, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Effects
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Geo tagging
Manual focus, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.264
Features
Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling
Front
4 megapixels
5 megapixels
5 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Metal
Back: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952
Apple A9 APL0898
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
Processor
GPU
Adreno 405
PowerVR GT7600
Mali-T760 MP8
RAM
Internal storage
32 GB
128 GB
128 GB
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), HTC Sense UI
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x)
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
1715 mAh
2550 mAh
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (499 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 27 days (659 h)
Internet use
3G
10 hours
10 hours
LTE
10 hours
12 hours
Wi-Fi
11 hours
12 hours
Music playback
60.00 hours
50.00 hours
57.00 hours
Video playback
12.00 hours
11.00 hours
13.00 hours
Cellular
CDMA
800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Samsung Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 500
$ 849
HTC One A9 official images
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21 Comments
5. Taters
Posts: 6474; Member since: Jan 28, 2013
Damn, the GS6 bitch slaps the entire 2015 competition quite easily. Definitely should have scored higher than the 9.3 or the iPhone 6s should have scored much lower.
posted on Oct 20, 2015, 12:23 PM 4
12. vliang86
Posts: 337; Member since: Oct 05, 2015
I own both iPhone 6s and Galaxy s6. I can say that 6S is much better than S6 (especially in performance) except camera and screen quality. But S6 is better than iPhone 6.
iPhone 6s>Galaxy s6>iPhone 6
posted on Oct 20, 2015, 1:17 PM 0
8. Hexa-core
Posts: 2131; Member since: Aug 11, 2015
and this comparision is simply about price-to-performance ratio, and not phones with overated specs but laggy real-word performance, not some few high-end specced phones with atrocious price tags. [Ã la Apple). *cough*
posted on Oct 20, 2015, 12:35 PM 0
14. LionStone
Posts: 1048; Member since: Dec 10, 2010
Don't forget Sammy with the "atrocious price tags"!!
posted on Oct 20, 2015, 3:29 PM 0
10. joeytaylor
Posts: 957; Member since: Feb 28, 2015
Did the galaxy s6 and iphone 6s have a baby
posted on Oct 20, 2015, 1:07 PM 0
13. Hexa-core
Posts: 2131; Member since: Aug 11, 2015
Why not compare specs alongside with prices to see if it's worth it? why fucos more on specs but less on what will let consumers own those specs? That's why some OEMs will continue the to rip you off! *cough*
posted on Oct 20, 2015, 1:44 PM 2
17. FrankUnderwood2
Posts: 243; Member since: Oct 01, 2015
God! Samsung Galaxy S6 despite having larger display, full capacitive menu keys, larger battery is still narrower, shorter and thinner than HTC A-9. That's nothing short of impressive. I am definitely not a Sammy fanboy but these kind of achievements do make you consider your ill arguments against Samsung.
posted on Oct 20, 2015, 4:47 PM 2
18. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
So is better than the other 2 combined.
Can't wait for blind camera tests.
