Samsung Galaxy S6 vs HTC One M9 vs Apple iPhone 6: specs comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Mar 01, 2015, 11:58 AM
With the new HTC One M9, HTC is hoping to get back on track and further re-establish itself as one of the "godfathers" of the industry. Tough times are ahead, though - Samsung and Apple, two of the larger rivals, already have prominent offerings on the shelves, and stealing market share from those will not be that easy.
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 21 h (1278 min)
the average is 21 days (499 h)
the average is 21 days (499 h)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 27 days (659 h)
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Apple, in particular, has been on the run in the past few months, with its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus breaking all records and establishing themselves as the best-selling smartphones in the past few months. Samsung, on the other hand, has just churned out the Galaxy S6, a smartphone powerhouse that aims to rekindle interest in Samsung's Galaxy line.
Here's how the trio fares specs-wise:
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs HTC One M9 vs Apple iPhone 6
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
S-LCD 3
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
70.48 %
68.52 %
65.71 %
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
Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 27.8 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.4"; Pixel size: 1.2 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.5 μm
Flash
LED
Dual LED
Dual LED
Software Features
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
Manual focus, RAW image capture, Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Macro mode, Night mode
Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.264
MPEG4, H.264
H.264, MOV
Features
Optical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling
Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
5 megapixels
4 megapixels
1.2 megapixels
Video capture
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1280x720 (HD)
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: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Splash
IP certified
IP X3
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Apple A8
Processor
GPU
Mali-T760 MP8
Adreno 430
PowerVR GX6450
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
32 GB
128 GB
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop), HTC Sense UI
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)
Battery
Capacity
2550 mAh
2840 mAh
1810 mAh
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1278 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (499 h)
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
12 hours
10 hours
Wi-Fi
12 hours
11 hours
Music playback
57.00 hours
50.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
11.00 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, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 40, 41
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Apple Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 849
Samsung Galaxy S6
14 Comments
1. Heisenberg_007
Posts: 1; Member since: Feb 24, 2015
i think the htc doesn't look good while the screen is on...
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 12:06 PM 4
10. Dude2
Posts: 41; Member since: Oct 27, 2011
S6 Specs are solid and leave iPhone 6 in the dust. This is just another market segment for Samsung. It will be interesting to see how the 5.0 - 5.4" handset segment does with:
- no swappable battery
- no SD card upgrade
- no water resistance
Maybe these features are trending for the 5.5" and larger phones.
Only time will tell.
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 2:46 PM 1
2. baldilocks
Posts: 1422; Member since: Dec 14, 2008
The S6 will still have the better camera. (And far easier to use.)
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 12:16 PM 2
3. GeorgeDao123
Posts: 431; Member since: Aug 20, 2013
Samsung is doing the right thing.
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 12:26 PM 1
4. CarlosAguijosa
Posts: 14; Member since: Dec 08, 2014
That battery live on that HTC!! 2840 mAh on a 5" 1080p will be awesome.
I Think Samsung got it wrong there, 2500 mAh on a 5.1" 1440p, I think it's going to be good but not great.
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 12:37 PM 0
7. drunkenjay
Posts: 1616; Member since: Feb 11, 2013
dont know man.
gear vr with 1080p?
even reviewers said the note showed pixels
how many pixels will the m9 show?
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 1:09 PM 1
11. CarlosAguijosa
Posts: 14; Member since: Dec 08, 2014
Yeah i know but actually how many people will actually use the VR, and if they use it, tehy will not use it all day...
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 3:56 PM 0
13. j2001m
Posts: 3060; Member since: Apr 28, 2014
Hm,leas note that Samsung using 2k screen will do nothing to battery as it oled on the other side of the core lcd used by htc will have, pleas note htc battery will not even get close to s6 hahahaha, the 810 will kill it doa before no time
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 6:19 PM 0
5. FluffyBled unregistered
The Galaxy S6 already blew everything else outta the water!
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 12:38 PM 1
6. DeusExCellula
Posts: 1390; Member since: Oct 05, 2014
HTC M9 Looks better. However I wish to have both phones released so that We/ PA/the general public can find how each phone handles.
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 1:01 PM 0
8. logicsdude
Posts: 77; Member since: Jun 25, 2014
The iphone is undeniably lacking in... well, everything.
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 2:20 PM 0
9. SamsungEU
Posts: 147; Member since: Dec 29, 2014
From the top the M9 looks like a remote
