HTC 10 VS. Samsung S6 - both in hand - AMA

[Thomas Bright]

So far after an hour or so:

Build quality goes to HTC for density, though the S6 has a nice, light (but slippery) feel to it. HTC wins in looks department for me. I've always hated that bluish face on the Samsung and the cheap plastic chrome speaker grille.

Screen- I think I prefer the pure whiteness of the HTC. Samsung has always had a weird blue off-angle tone to it that bugged me. I use the S6 on Photo-mode, so the saturation is similar. The default mode was too saturated for my eyes. HTC goes dark off angle, but I prefer that to color-shifting.

Camera- pretty close. S6 is a half second faster opening and focusing, but the HTC has nicer colors. Samsung looks punchy (brighter/sharper/more contrast) at first glance but falls apart as over-exposed over-sharpened on closer inspection. Quick gallery: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=bHo0emVvdWlORVZIN0E5akMyaU9fVkJ3SVc5MUZ3

Headphone Audio TBD. Speakers are about same, but the S6 is way easier to muffle accidentally with one finger.

Software: HTC would have won hands down for if the S6 was still on Lollipop. The MM upgrade I finally recieved 30 days ago made the S6 a lot smoother.

MIsc: I think the headphone port is better on the bottom (s6).

TBD: Fingerprint scanner, battery life, notifications, alarm volumes, music players etc.

 

[dpham00]

Thanks for sharing

 

[scuz]

I have the S6 and want to go back to HTC with the 10.. My biggest concern is the camera...
I dont use it a lot.. but its also something I wouldnt want a downgrade on..
Think I prefer the HTC looking at that gallery.

 

[B0WIE]

So far after an hour or so:
Headphone Audio TBD.
MIsc: I think the headphone port is better on the bottom (s6).

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You should really check out the audio. HTC 10 by fatality. Not even close.

 

[isdaako]

I have the S6 and want to go back to HTC with the 10.. My biggest concern is the camera...
I dont use it a lot.. but its also something I wouldnt want a downgrade on..
Think I prefer the HTC looking at that gallery.

Do it!
You'll not miss the Sammy's camera, much.

 

[brdsng]

Which external speaker is louder playing music? Messing around with them in store, my S6 seems quite a bit louder but I guess that could be due to an an older version of youtube on the 10.

 

[Thomas Bright]

Which external speaker is louder playing music? Messing around with them in store, my S6 seems quite a bit louder but I guess that could be due to an an older version of youtube on the 10.

Pretty close to my ears in volume. Quality might be a toss-up or dependant on usage. Just laying on a desk, they're equal for me, but neither is as good as the old M7. I only use the speakers for games, so the HTC is better for me since I'm less likely to cover the speaker with an accidental finger.

 

[blessedred]

S7 Edge. Done deal.

Posted via my Black S7 Edge

 

[Morty2264]

Personally, for me, I would take the 10. However, both phones are wonderful, and if you're a little worried about the HTC camera, you can totally look up photos a user on here took with an HTC 10 camera - they are beautiful!

However, it is your choice and it comes down to your basic needs. Watch a lot of YouTube videos and unboxing reviews! The research will be worth it!

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[brdsng]

Thanks for the great info.
How about the battery, the 10 crushes the 6's battery, right?

 

[NEXUS_HTC_PS]

Thanks for the great info.
How about the battery, the 10 crushes the 6's battery, right?

No contest.

From me to you by the Power Cosmic

 

[Thomas Bright]

A few more thoughts:

Looks like the cameras take different approaches for low light shots:
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=WWJtaFg2OGEzTU41X3IxWFNXQ2RjS3JKNDNBbUtn
S6 pulls out more information from the shadows but ends up washing out the photo a bit. Photo of the breeze block wall had plenty of light but if you pixel peep it looks like the HTC just missed the focus a bit and looks soft - this happens more with the HTC 10 - maybe 1 out of 20-30 shots? Everything else, Joe, is virtually identical. Having said that, HTC is still competing with last year's S6.

Fingerprint scanner - big win for HTC. S6 hated my greasy fingers and I stopped using it. HTC is reliable and snappy.

Music- Better on the HTC. Not night and day and I don't think my wife would hear the difference, but something about it makes music more enjoyable. Going to play around and compare to the M7 today. I miss the Sense music player.

 

[brdsng]

Thanks for the info again!