How do the Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9 stack up? Read on for a side-by-side comparison.
Samsung and HTC are looking to bounce back following a down year for high-end Android smartphones. The monolithic Korean company lost momentum thanks to uninspired design choices, while HTC seemed content to iterate rather than innovate. A lot of that changes this year, as both companies square off once again for Android supremacy. Eager to upgrade your smartphone this year? We've got the lowdown on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9 to help you decide which phone is right for you.
The new Galaxy S6 takes design critics head on with a bold new direction for Samsung's flagship phone. The chintzy plastics and awful faux-metal are banished in favor of genuine metal and glass. This year's Galaxy finally looks and feels like the premium, high-end smartphone it's supposed to be. One big change Samsung loyalists might take issue with is the now non-removable battery or microSD card slot. HTC has always hung its hat on design, so it should be no surprise that the One M9 is as luxe as its predecessors. In terms of design and feel, the S6 and M9 appear to be on as level a playing field as ever.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S6 (Unlocked) | HTC One (M9) |
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$199.99MSRP
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| Operating System as Tested | Android 5.0 | Android 5.0 |
| CPU | Samsung Exynos | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Quad-Core |
| Dimensions | 5.65 by 2.78 by 0.27 (HWD) inches | 5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 (HWD) inches |
| Weight | 4.87 oz | 5.54 oz |
| Screen Size | 5.1 inches | 5 inches |
| Screen Type | Super AMOLED HD | Super LCD 3 |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Screen Pixels Per Inch | 577 ppi | 441 ppi |
| Camera Resolution | 16MP Rear; 5MP Front-Facing | 20.7 MP Rear, 4MP Front-Facing |
| 802.11x/Band(s) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 LE | 4.1 LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
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Display tech and resolution differences are notable between the two super phones. Samsung sticks with its eye-popping Super AMOLED technology, but bumps up the resolution to 2,560 by 1,600, which equates to an outrageously sharp 577 pixels per inch. HTC shows moderation, sticking with its 5-inch, 1080p LCD, but this year's panel looks brighter than last year's. Both screens are bound to be winners, but the edge goes to Samsung.
Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2477444,00.asp
