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HTC One (M8) vs Apple iPhone 6

  • HTC One (M8)

  • Apple iPhone 6

HTC One (M8)

9.0 / 10 (pro rating)

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Apple iPhone 6

8.7 / 10 (pro rating)

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Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.3, 4.4)iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.76 in x 2.78 in x 0.37 in5.44 in x 2.64 in x 0.27 in
Weight5.64 oz4.55 oz
RuggedYes (Splash proof) 
IP certifiedYes (IPX3) 
MaterialsMain body: aluminumMain body: aluminum
Biometrics Fingerprint (touch)
Keys  
Left side Yes
 Volume control, Other
Right sideYesYes
Volume controlLock/Unlock key
Available color optionsGold, Gray, Silver, Pink, Blue, RedGold, Gray, Silver

Display

Physical size 5 in4.7 in
Display resolutionOther (1080x1920 pixels)Other (750x1334 pixels)
TechnologyS-LCD 3IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio66.71%65.71%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Peak brightness 500cd/m2 (nit)
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesAmbient light sensor, Proximity sensorOleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipQualcomm Snapdragon 801Apple A8
Processor modelKrait 400 (Quad-core,2300 MHz)Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen. (Dual-core,1400 MHz,64-bit)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Adreno 330)Yes (PowerVR GX6450)
RAM2 GB1 GB
TypeLPDDR3LPDDR3
Built-in storage32 GB128 GB
Maximum User Storage24 GB 
Memory card supportYes (up to 128 GB) 
Type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC 

Camera

CameraYes (4 megapixels)Yes (8 megapixels)
FlashYes (Dual LED)Yes (Dual LED)
Aperture sizeF2F2.2
Focal length (35mm equivalent)28mm29mm
Camera sensor size1/3"1/3"
Pixel size2μm1.5μm
Hardware FeaturesSecond camera, AutofocusSapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus (Phase detection), Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Software FeaturesManual focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo taggingDigital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Macro mode, Night mode, EffectsBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama (up to 43 megapixels)
Video captureYes (1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD))Yes (1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps))
Recording formatMPEG4H.264, MOV
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Video light, Video sharingTime-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Additional cameraYes (5 megapixels)Yes (1.2 megapixels)
Video capture1920x1080 (1080p HD)1280x720 (720p HD)

Battery

Capacity2600 mAh1810 mAh
TypeNot user replaceable, Li-PolymerLi-ion
Battery timesTalk time (3G) : 20 hours / Stand-by time 3G: 21 days (496 hours)Stand-by time: 10 days (250 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 14 hours / Music playback : 50 hours / Video playback : 11 hours
Internet use  
3G 10 %01.0f hours
LTE 10%01.0f hours
Wi-Fi 11%01.0f hours

Multimedia

Screen mirroringDLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL, MirrorLink 
RadioYes (Type: Type: FM) 
Features Stereo, RDS 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm
Additional microphone/s Yes (Noise cancellation, Video recording)
SpeakersEarpiece, Multiple speakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker

Internet browsing

 Safari
SupportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+YouTube (upload)

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA (800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28 )
DataLTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/sLTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS
2G DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO Rev.B
nano-SIMYesYes
HD Voice Yes
VoLTE Yes
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID, Video ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, Wallet, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Notes, Memo
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google Talk 
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Hearing Aid Compatibility  Yes
Hearing Aid Compatibility rating M3, T4

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.0)Yes (4.2)
Profiles/ Protocols Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Battery Service, Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Current Time Service, Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), Time Profile
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
Mobile Hotspot Yes
USBYes (USB 2.0)Yes
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingUSB charging
Connector type microUSBProprietary
Mobile Payment Apple Pay
HDMIYes (via microUSB) 
Charging connectormicroUSBProprietary
NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
PositioningGPS, GlonassGPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
NavigationYes 

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory ApprovalYesYes
FCC ID valueNM80P6B100BCG-E2817A
FCC ID link  link
Date approved Sep 09, 2014
US SAR  
Head 1.18 W/kg
Body 1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router 1.19 W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Mar 25, 2014)Yes (Sep 09, 2014)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateMar 25, 2014Sep 19, 2014

Shopping information

Accessories Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
MSRP price $849

US carrier availability

CarrierVerizon (Discontinued (Jul 23, 2015)), AT&T (Discontinued (Feb 01, 2017)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), Sprint (Discontinued (Nov 18, 2015))Verizon (Available (Sep 19, 2014)), Sprint (Discontinued (Oct 24, 2017)), AT&T (Available (Sep 19, 2014)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Dec 13, 2017)), Boost Mobile (Available (Oct 20, 2014)), Virgin Mobile (Available (Jul 22, 2015)), Cricket (Available (Aug 03, 2017))