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HTC One M9 vs iPhone 6s: Which One Should You Buy?

These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Htc · 2015

HTC One M9

HTC One M9
63/ 100
Launch price$649
Apple · 2015

iPhone 6s

iPhone 6s
63/ 100
Launch price$649
Head-to-head

Too close to call: 0 of 7 categories each

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

HTC One M9
HTC One M9
0 wins
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s
0 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
HTC One M9iPhone 6s
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    60
    60
  • CameraTie
    68
    68
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieTie
    40
    40
  • BatteryTie
    58
    58
  • DisplayTie
    62
    62
  • ConnectivityTie
    45
    45
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueTie
    68
    68
Key differences
  • HTC One M9 has the bigger battery2,840 mAh vs 1,715 mAh
  • HTC One M9 charges faster9W vs 5W
  • HTC One M9 has a sharper main camera20 MP vs 12 MP
  • HTC One M9 has the bigger screen5" vs 4.7"
  • iPhone 6s is lighter143 g vs 157 g
  • iPhone 6s has a sharper selfie camera5 MP vs 4 MP
  • iPhone 6s has newer Bluetooth4.2 vs 4.1
  • HTC One M9 has more RAM3 GB vs 2 GB
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy HTC One M9
  • ✓Bigger 2,840 mAh battery (+1,125 mAh)
  • ✓20 MP main camera
  • ✓5" display at 60 Hz
Reasons to buy iPhone 6s
  • ✓14 g lighter (143 g vs 157 g), easier to hold
  • ✓12 MP main camera
  • ✓4.7" display at 60 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationHTC One M9iPhone 6s
1. Display & Screen
Screen typeSuper LCD3LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina HD
Screen Size5"4.7"
Resolution & Density1920x1080 (441 ppi)1334x750 (326 ppi)
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness480 nits peak500 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorNot listed Not listed
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedNot listed
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0iOS 9
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory3 GB LPDDR2 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage32GB16GB / 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera20 MP, f/2.2, Toshiba T4KA712 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens4 MP, f/25 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone 6s Lightest Chassis
Dimensions144.6 x 69.7 x 9.6 mm138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm
Weight157 g143 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity2,840 mAh1,715 mAh
Wired Fast Charging9W wired fast charging5W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth4.14.2
USB Port & SpeedMicro-USB 2.0Lightning
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$649$649
Our verdict

HTC One M9 and iPhone 6s are evenly matched

It's a close call. Pick the HTC One M9 for its bigger battery (2,840 mAh vs 1,715 mAh) and faster charging (9W vs 5W), or the iPhone 6s for its lighter body (143 g vs 157 g) and sharper selfie camera (5 MP vs 4 MP).

Buy HTC One M9 if you want

Larger battery: 2,840 mAh vs 1,715 mAh

Buy iPhone 6s if you want

Lighter: 143 g vs 157 g (14 g less)

Common questions

Which is better: HTC One M9 or iPhone 6s?

It's a close call. Pick the HTC One M9 for its bigger battery (2,840 mAh vs 1,715 mAh) and faster charging (9W vs 5W), or the iPhone 6s for its lighter body (143 g vs 157 g) and sharper selfie camera (5 MP vs 4 MP). BeastScore: HTC One M9 62.8/100, iPhone 6s 62.8/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between HTC One M9 and iPhone 6s?

HTC One M9 has a 5-inch display and 2840 mAh battery. iPhone 6s has a 4.7-inch display and 1715 mAh battery.

How do HTC One M9 and iPhone 6s compare for speed?

HTC One M9 scores 60/100 for performance; iPhone 6s scores 60/100.

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