Difference Between HTC 10 and Google Nexus 6P

Key Difference – HTC 10 vs Google Nexus 6P
 

The key difference between HTC 10 and Google Nexus 6P is, the Google Nexus P comes with an AMOLED display, stock Android UI, larger display, better resolution front facing and rear facing camera, more built-in storage, and a better battery capacity. The HTC 10, on the other hand, is a smaller device with more portability, higher pixel density screen, more memory, the latest and faster processor, and better connectivity.

The nexus comes with an impressive design, provides great performance and has an impressive screen. The HTC is a smaller device comparatively. The HTC comes with minor advantages over it rival. The camera has seen a major improvement when compared to its predecessor. The UI of the HTC is almost stock android which can be expected to be more user-friendly. Nexus uses stock Android, which is an advantage over the HTC.

HTC 10 Review – Features and Specifications

The HTC 10 can be considered to be a real return of a quality device, when considered with a device like One A9 and Desire 530 which were underwhelming. The HTC 10 can also be considered the best smartphone produced after the HTC One M7, which is capable of going head-on with smartphone market leaders like iPhone 6S, Samsung Galaxy S7, and LG G5.

The design, as well as the performance of the phone, is top class The UI has been designed to be very close to stock Android, which can be expected to provide simplicity and a great user experience.

Design

Although the flagship design is a new one for the HTC 10, it has many similar features when compared to its predecessor. The phone is made up of metal, giving it a premium look. The back of the phone comes with an elegant curve which makes it a comfort in the hand. These curves and chamfered edges give the phone a stylish flair. The back of the device is cool to touch as it is made up of metal. This design enables the finger to grip the phone firmly and to sit in the hand comfortably. It can be considered to be one of the cleanest devices around, the brand logo also has been removed from the device which is a difference from its predecessor.

The side of the device will host the volume control button and the sleep wake button. The sleep wake button is beveled to make its identification easy. Many smartphone manufacturers have adopted a single tray which comprises a Nano SIM on a micro SD card. HTC uses individual trays for each card. It would have been nice to see both the cards together but in reality, it makes little difference. As with any metal designed phone, two antenna bands break up the sleek design on the top and the bottom of the device. This is present even with the latest iPhone devices. But in the HTC 10, it does not stand out that much. As with the iPhone, it seems to be a part of the design.

LG opted for a modular design on its device which is a bit risky whereas the HTC 10 has played safe with its design on the phone. From a look and feel point of view, the device is made to the utmost precision.  The phone is symmetrical where all the elements of the device are aligned. These include the headphone jack, USB C port, camera sensor. Overall, the HTC is a stunning phone which comes with more realistic features.

Display

The display has also been updated when compared with its predecessor, the HTC One M9. The size of the display is 5.2 inches while the resolution has seen an improvement in 2560 X 1440 quad HD resolution. The color gamut covered by the sRGB display is 99.9 %. The LCD panel used by the device is the 5^th generation is impressive, to say the least. Although it may lack the vibrancy found on the Super AMOLED display, it is not far behind. The difference can only be noticed if the two panels were kept side by side. The scanner works fast and accurately.

Processor

The hardware also has seen an improvement. The fingerprint scanner is found on the capacitive home button. This arrangement is similar to that found on the HTC One A9 as well. The fingerprint is scanned on standby and unlocks and moves on to the home screen when authenticated. The device is also able to support motion gestures which will open up different apps accordingly. Swiping down twice will launch the camera app. HTC 10 comes with the best processing package. This device is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor which is capable of clocking a speed of 2.15 Ghz. The graphics are powered by an Adreno 530 GPU.

Storage

The storage which comes with the device is 32 GB and 64 GB, which can be expanded with the help of a micro SD card to up to 2 TB.

Camera

The camera sensor has been placed in the center of the device. It does not come with a hump but comes out ever so slightly. Alongside the camera is the LED flash and the laser autofocus system to assist the camera. The camera is powered by Ultra Pixels and is in its second generation. As with the other smartphone devices, HTC is also prioritizing the pixel size rather than the megapixel count. The pixel size has been increased to 1.55 microns. While the aperture stands at f / 1.8. This will enable the smartphone camera to perform well in low light conditions. The camera is also powered with optical image stabilization which will further increase the image quality. The camera application has been enhanced so that all important modes are found in the main area itself. THE HDR help is shooting the best shot for any given situation.  The detail, color accuracy of the captured images are more realistic. The front facing camera comes with a resolution of 5 MP, which also comes with OIS and can record high-resolution audio while recording when shooting videos. The front facing camera with the OSI is a marquee feature of the camera. Overall this HTC camera version is the best produced so far when compared to its predecessors.

Memory

The memory that comes with the device is 4GB; this will be ample for multitasking and running graphics intensive games.

Operating System

The operating system which comes with the device is the Android Marshmallow 6.0 while the user interface which covers the OS is the HTC Sense 8.0. The HTC user interface is very similar to that of stock Android. The app drawer is available with the UI, which is vertically scrollable. The UI also comes with blink feed which can function as the secondary home screen of the device which will unveil feeds like headlines and news.

Connectivity

The device supports connectivity features like NFC. The call quality of the device is up to mark as well. The speakers being used will further enhance the call quality of the device. When compared with its predecessor, the IR blaster is missing this time. This has been removed by HTC has removed this feature as it is not used much but some users appreciated its availability.

Battery Life

The battery capacity which comes with the device is 3000mAh which is the standard in many smartphone flagship devices produced this year. This battery capacity enables the device to last throughout the day without any issues. With the battery saving Boost + option which comes with the device, it will be possible to extend the battery life of the device even further. This feature also allows games to be scaled down to full HD to save battery power on the device. The device is also capable of quick charging capabilities with the help of Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. Half an hour of charge will enable the device to last for a full day. The USB Type-C help in this regard as well.

Additional/ Special Features

The capacitive touch button that is below the display is very much like a touch pad rather than a button.  The device also features fingerprint scanner as with many Android phones in the market. Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with a pressable button which consists of the fingerprint scanner which will sound a click, but this does not come with the HTC model.

The HTC uses capacitive and recent app keys. Theses keys sit on either side of the home button. Both the physical keys as well as virtual keys are present, and the user can use whatever key he prefers. Using physical keys will clear up screen real estate which will be an advantage for the user.

The audio features are one of the marquee features that accompany the device. As with its predecessor, Boom sound is still available, but its implementation has seen a difference. The front facing speakers have moved to the top of the device whereas the subwoofers which will produce high-quality low frequencies are at the bottom. Although the sound produced by the front facing speaker can be considered to be louder, the quality of the sound has improved with this edition.

The headphone jack is placed on the top of the device, and this is where the real magic happens. When the Res ear phones are plugged into the device, the earphones will produce quality sound thanks to the 24 bit DAC and the headphone AMP that comes with the device. The sound is also enhanced by Dolby. The audio listened can be defined by the user thanks to an audio profile. This can be fine-tuned to the listening habits of the user.

Google Nexus 6P Review – Features and Specifications

Design

The dimensions of the device stand at 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm while the weight of the device is 178g. The body is made up of aluminum while it is also secured by touch. The device is available in Black, Gray, and White.

Display

The size of the display is 5.7 inches while the resolution of the display is 1440 X 2560 pixels. The pixel density is 518 ppi while the display technology which powers it is the AMOLED screen. The screen to body ratio of the device is 71.60 %. The display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

Processor

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC, which is powered by an octa-core processor. This processor is capable of clocking a speed of 2.0 GHz. The graphics are powered by an Adreno 430 GPU.

Storage

The built-in storage which comes with the device is 128 GB.

Camera

The rear camera comes with a resolution of 12.3 megapixels which is assisted by a Dual LED flash. The aperture of the lens is f / 2.0 while the camera sensor size stands at 1 / 2.3 “. The pixel size of the screen is 1.55 microns. The camera also comes with laser Autofocus. The rear camera is also capable of recording 4K videos.  The front facing camera comes with a resolution of 8MP.

Operating System

The operating system that comes with the device is the latest Android 6.0 marshmallow OS.

Battery Life

The battery capacity which comes with the device is 3450 mAh which will enable the device to last throughout the day. The battery is not user replaceable.

Memory

The memory that comes with the device is 3GB which is ample for multitasking and graphic intensive games.

What is the difference between HTC 10 and Google Nexus 6P?

Design

HTC 10: When compared with its predecessor, there is little change when it comes to the design. The rear of the device comes with a diamond type of cut which gives the device a unique sense of elegance. The body of the device gets a shimmer due to its brushed metal finish.

Google Nexus 6P: Huawei was the manufacturer of the all metal nexus design of the 6P. This gave the device a premium look. The device is well made and striking. The device comes with a size of 5.7 inches which may be a challenge for small fingered users. The fingerprint scanner can be easily accessed by one hand without any issues as it is placed on the rear of the device.

Display

HTC 10: The HTC comes with the LCD 5 display rather than the AMLOED display. The size of the display stands at 5.2 inches. The on-screen capacitive buttons, as well as the bezel bars, have been removed from this device. This will provide more space for the user. This is especially useful when competing with the Google Nexus 6P. The HTC comes with an impressive screen which is impressive and rich with colors, but it does not surpass the AMOLED display found on the Google Nexus 6P.

Google Nexus 6P: The Nexus 6P comes with a display sized at 5.7 inches, and the display technology that powers the device is the QHD AMOLED display. The display is impressive in the areas of producing saturation, detail, contrast, brightness and color representation. This gives it the par to compete with tough competition like Samsung devices.

Performance

HTC 10: The HTC comes with the latest Snapdragon 820 Processor, which packs a punch. The memory that comes with the device is 4GB while the graphics processor which is found on the device is Adreno 530 GPU.  The performance will outperform the Google Nexus 6P in the performance department. But the difference may not be noticeable unless the Google 6P is put under intensive scrutiny.

Google Nexus 6P: The Nexus 6P comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 flagship processor. This processor is known to perform well and respond in a quick manner.  This processor is also reliable. This is the same processor that came with overheating issues and throttling problems. The memory that comes with the device is 3GB whereas the graphics are powered by the Adreno 430 GPU, which will ensure that graphic intensive games will have no issues while in operation.

Camera

HTC 10: The HTC uses the same sensor which is used by the Nexus 6P. The sensor is the Sony IMX337 sensor. The HTC comes with a wide aperture of f / 1.8. It also comes with optical image stabilization.

Google Nexus 6P: The Nexus 6P comes with a rear camera with a resolution of 12.3 MP. Although the device lacks an optical image stabilization, Huawei has seemed to compensate the focusing with the help of a laser autofocus system.  The aperture that comes with the lens of the camera is  f/2.0 which is less that the aperture on the HTC 10.

Software

HTC 10: The HTC has taken to move its user interface towards getting close to the stock Android version. The operation system which comes with the device is Android Marshmallow 6.0.1. Some of HTC’s Apps have been removed in favor of Google apps.

Google Nexus 6P: The Nexus 6P comes with stock Android. The operating system which powers the device is the Android Marshmallow 6.0.1.

Battery

HTC 10: The HTC comes with a battery capacity of 3000mAh which is enough to power the smaller screen. The battery will be able to efficiently last as it comes with a less power consuming screen as well.

Google Nexus 6P: The Nexus 6P comes with a battery capacity of 3450 mAh. This is the largest battery capacity to come with a Nexus device. This provides more than enough power for the QHD display as well as help the device last through the day easily.  The battery can also support rapid charging ad reserve an impressive amount of power in a very short time.

HTC 10 vs Google Nexus 6P – Summary