Difference Between HTC 10 and iPhone 6S

Key Difference – HTC 10 vs iPhone 6S
 

The key difference between the HTC 10 and iPhone 6S is that the HTC 10 comes with a better camera that is specially designed for low light performance, larger display with higher resolution, and larger battery capacity while the iPhone 6S comes with 3D touch feature, a larger internal storage, and is more portable. Although the performance of HTC 10, from a hardware point of view, may seem way better, the iPhone 6S will perform equally or even better with the lower specs as it is optimized.

HTC 10 is an excellent device that comes with many top-notch features that are present in many smartphones released in 2016. The phone comes with one of the best audio features around and will be ideal for audiophiles. The phone is also elegant and crafted to perfection. The user interface on the device also replicates Android which can be expected to be more user friendly. The iPhone is considered by many to be the best smartphone in the world. Let us take a look at the new competition to iPhone 6S coming from HTC 10 and see how both devices compare.

HTC 10 Review – Features and Specifications

HTC’s previous smartphones the One M9 and the One A9 were not able to meet the expectations of many smartphone users. The HTC was a great company which has been struggling in the recent past. The smartphone competition is intense, and HTC is trying to claw its way back to the top. The main competition includes the latest flagship devices like the Samsung Galaxy S7, LG’s G5, iPhone 6S. These flagship devices come with the latest features, but HTC is not afraid and packs its latest flagship with many features. HTC even calls its latest HTC device the HTC 10 a Perfect 10.

Design

The body of the device is made of aluminum and comes with a centered camera on the rear of the device. The HTC logo also sits on the back of the device. There are also slim antenna lines which go around the rear of the device. The camera is protected by a silver ring. The back edge of the device is machined at a 45-degree angle so that it could be gripped properly. The curved design of the device makes it easy to be held in the hand, providing comfort. This is undoubtedly one of the nicest phones to come out this year. The device looks better than the LG G5 while it does not attract any fingerprints like the Samsung devices.

The front of the device is covered by glass all the way. It is more attractive when compared with the previous versions of HTC flagships. The glass front does not give the device room to place its boom sound speaker on the front, as with previous models. This may turn out to be a bit of a disappointment for some users. On the HTC 10, the Boom sound speakers have been placed at the bottom edge of the device which is claimed to be good as before by HTC. The volume control button has been placed at the right edge of the device. The SIM card also is placed alongside it. The power button also sits in the same section, making it easy to distinguish from the volume key as it is textured.

The left edge of the device houses the MicroSD card, which is useful to expand the storage of the device. The headphone port has been placed on the top of the device. One feature that seems to be missing from the device is water resistance, which is being adopted by the latest flagships released in the recent past.

Display

The device comes with a bright screen. The size of the display is 5.2 inches while the resolution of it is 2560 × 1440 pixels. The pixel density of the screen is 564 ppi and it is able to support Quad HD resolution. The display technology that powers the screen is the Super LCD 5, which is made up of Gorilla Glass. The Always On display is not available with the HTC 10, but a tap on the display will reveal the time and a couple of taps for the notifications.

Processor

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, which is known to be efficient and powerful at the same time. This is the same processor that is found in the latest flagship devices like the LG G5 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. The device can be expected to perform fast without any lag when running multiple applications.

Storage

The built-in storage comes in two variants, the 32GB version, and the 64 GB version. This storage can be expanded to 1TB with the help of a microSD card. Another feature is that the HTC 10 also supports flex storage where the external storage can be used as though it is an internal storage. This feature is not available with devices like the Samsung Galaxy S7. Flex storage also bypass the annoying prompt that will pop up when the user wants to save an app on the MicroSD card or the internal storage.

Camera

The HTC 10 comes with an ultra-pixel camera that has a resolution of 12 MP. The camera is also assisted by Optical Image stabilization and laser autofocus for faster focusing. The lens has an aperture of f / 1.8 while the pixel size stands at 1.55 microns. This has been upgraded to improve the low-light performance of the camera. The focal length of the camera is 26 mm and is also assisted by a dual tone LED flash. The camera also has the capability to shoot at 4K video resolution. The camera also comes with a pro mode that lets the user adjust setting from ISO to white balance. The images captured by the camera are more realistic and filled with detail when captured in ideal lighting.

The camera is said to have some focusing issues while capturing low light images; the image may become blurry due to the lag on the shutter.

The front facing camera of the HTC 10 comes with a 5MP resolution and optical image stabilization features. The camera also has a lens aperture of f / 1.8 and a focal length of 23 mm. The camera is able to shoot in full HD and captures detailed and perfect selfies.

Memory

The memory that comes with the device is 4GB, which is ample space for multitasking and running the apps without any lag.

Operating System

The device comes with the latest Android Lollipop OS, which is coated by the Sense interface of HTC. This UI is very similar to the interface found on Android devices. The interface is also similar to that of the Nexus phone powered by Android. The designer also has the freedom to set up themes of their choice and it is customizable.

Connectivity

The HTC 10 comes with a USB Type-C port for charging.

Battery Life

The battery capacity present on the HTC 10 is 3000 mAh that will enable it to get through a busy day. The battery is also equipped with Quick charge 3.0 and a USB Type-C port for rapid charging.

Additional/ Special Features

The front of the device also comes with an oval shaped fingerprint scanner. It is not a button as with the Samsung Galaxy S7. The fingerprint sensor that comes with the device is fast and accurate. It only gives trouble when the finger is a bit damp where the fingerprint scanner struggles to read it. The fingerprint scanner that comes with the device is one of the best in the smartphone industry and the unavailability of a button to press to unlock the device makes it even easier.

The boom Sound speaker have been modified by HTC and is called “Hifi edition speaker” The top speaker act as the tweeter and the bottom speaker act as the woofers which ensure a great audio experience for the user. High range notes will come from the top speakers while mid and lower range notes will come from the bottom speakers. Due to the relocation of the speakers to the bottom, users have to be careful not to cover up the speakers in order to get the most out of the quality speakers. When comparing with previous editions, there may be a drop in clarity as the speakers have been moved from the front to the bottom edge of the device.

Audio can be upscale from 16 bit to 24 bit with the help of a headphone amp built into the device. HTC also offers a Personal Audio Profile, which can be easily customized according to the user’s taste of hearing by adjusting the output frequencies.

iPhone 6S Review – Features and Specifications

Design

The iPhone 6S comes with the dimensions of 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm, and a weight of 143g. The body of the device is made up of aluminum while the device is secured with the help of a fingerprint scanner via touch. The colors that the device is available in are Black, Gray, Pink, and Gold. The corners are rounded to provide a steady grip and comfort to the hand. The body is made up of 7000 series aluminum which is anodized.

Display

The size of the display stands at 4.7 inches while its resolution is 750 × 1334 pixels. The pixel density of the screen is 326 ppi and the screen to body ratio stands at 65.71 %. The camera is also capable of capturing 4K videos. The front facing camera comes with a resolution of 5MP and features High dynamic range mode. The display is also capable of 3D touch, which will open up different menus according to the amount of force applied on the screen.

Processor

The iPhone 6S is powered by an Apple A9 SoC, which is powered by a dual-core processor capable of clocking a speed of 1.84 GHz. The graphics are powered by PowerVR GT7600 GPU.

Storage

The built-in storage on the device is 128 GB, which is not supported by an expandable storage option.

Camera

The resolution of the rear camera is 12 MP, which is assisted by a Dual tone LED flash. The focal length of the lens is 29mm while the sensor size of the camera is 1 / 3 inches. The pixel size on the sensor is 1.22 microns.

Memory

The memory that comes with the device is 2GB, which will enable the apps to run without any lag.

Operating System

The device comes with the latest iOS 9 operating system, which when combined with the optimized hardware will be super-fast and efficient.

Connectivity

The iPhone 6S is capable of supporting fast mobile data speeds with the help of 4G technology. Connections between the devices have to be made with the use of a proprietary connector. This device also supports Apple Pay, which is fast gaining momentum.

Battery Life

The battery capacity of the device is 1715mAh.

What is the difference between HTC 10 and iPhone 6S?

Design

HTC 10: The HTC 10 is powered by the Android 6.0 OS and has HTC sense as the user interface. The dimensions of the device are 145.9 x 71.9. x 9 mm while the weight of the device is 161g. The body is made up of aluminum. The device is secured with the help of a fingerprint scanner via touch. The device is splash and dust resistant according to the IP 53 standard. The colors that the device comes in are Black, Gray, and Gold.

iPhone 6S: The iPhone 6S is powered by iOS 9. The dimensions of the device are 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm while the weight of the device is 143g. The body is made up of aluminum. The device is secured with the help of a fingerprint scanner via touch. The colors that the device comes in are Black, Gray, Pink, and Gold.

The iPhone comes with a flat design which is uniform and flat and consists of a smaller footprint. It is also light weight compared to HTC 10, making it the more portable device of the two. The HTC design is more ergonomic, thus, making it the easier phone to handle of the two. Both phones designs are great, but the chamfered edges found on the HTC 10 gives it uniqueness and genuineness.

Display

HTC 10: The HTC 10 display is sized at 5.2 inches and comes with a resolution of 1440 × 2560 pixels. The pixel density of the display is 565 ppi and is powered by Super LCD 5 technology. The screen to body ratio of the device is 71.13 %.

iPhone 6S: The iPhone 6S display is sized at 4.7 inches and comes with a resolution of 750 × 1334 pixels. The pixel density of the display is 326 ppi and is powered by IPS LCD technology. The screen to body ratio of the device is 65.71 %.

The iPhone comes with a retina display. It also features the 3D touch feature. In general, the retina display has color accuracy and color temperature and is more realistic. On paper, the HTC might seem to have the edge when it comes to the resolution and pixel density of the screen, but the difference is minor due to the quality found on the retina display. According to HTC, the responsiveness of the Super LCD 5 display is improved, but users may not be much attracted to this feature.

Camera

HTC 10: The HTC 10 comes with a rear camera display of 12 MP, which is assisted by a Dual LED flash. The Aperture of the lens stands at f / 1.8 while the focal length of the lens is 26 mm. The camera sensor size stands at 1 / 2.3” while the pixel density is 1.55 microns. The camera also comes with laser autofocus system as well as the optical Image stabilization feature. The camera is also capable of shooting 4K videos. The front facing camera comes with a resolution of 5MP, and is also equipped with autofocus and Optical image stabilization features.

iPhone 6S: The iPhone 6S comes with a rear camera display of 12 MP, which is assisted by a Dual LED flash. The Aperture of the lens stands at f / 2.2 while the focal length of the lens is 29 mm. The camera sensor size stands at 1 / 3” while the pixel density is 1.22 microns. The camera is also capable of shooting 4K videos. The front facing camera comes with a resolution of 5MP.

The iPhone has always produced great cameras that are able to produce great photos with the help of a simplified operation, which is not affected by the surrounding condition. The HTC, on the other hand, comes with an ultra-pixel camera with a resolution of 12 MP.  According to the above specs, it is clear that HTC 10 wants to improve its low-light functionality to produce quality images in any type of environment.

Hardware

HTC 10: The HTC 10 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SOC, which comes with a quad-core processor that can clock a speed of 2.2 GHz. The graphics are powered by Adreno 530 GPU while the memory that comes with the device is 4GB. The built-in storage that comes with the device is 64 GB, which can be expanded with the help of a micro SD card.

iPhone 6S: The iPhone 6S is powered by the Apple A9 SOC, which comes with a dual-core processor that can clock a speed of 1.84 GHz. The graphics are powered by PowerVR GT7600 GPU while the memory that comes with the device is 2GB. The built-in storage that comes with the device is 128 GB.

One of the features of the HTC 10 is the fingerprint scanner, which is fast and accurate. The iPhone 6S may come with reduced values on the spec sheet but will be a formidable rival when going head on with the HTC 10. The reason behind the performance of Apple in such a way is the fact that the hardware and software have been optimized.

Battery, Connectivity

HTC 10: The HTC 10 comes with a battery capacity of 3000mAh where it is not user replaceable. The connector to the device is USB Type C, which is reversible.

iPhone 6S: The iPhone 6S comes with a battery capacity of 1715mAh where it is not user replaceable. The connector to the device is proprietary.

HTC 10 vs iPhone 6S – Summary