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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) vs HTC 10 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 Active vs HTC 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC 10 X Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) 12Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
SLCD5

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC 10 (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) vs 10 (32GB)} 15 Advantages HTC 10 (32GB)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 5
+576 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs565 PPI
+(back) 16MP32%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UV radiationAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
5.1"vs+5.2"2%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches13%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices
32GB (23GB available)
16 million
1440x2560 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) 5MP
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
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ModelGalaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S6 Active G890AHTC 10 M10h, HTC One 10 M10, HTC Perfume
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date6/12/20154/14/2016
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)71.9 x 145.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.74 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD 5
Screen size5.1" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)576 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (23GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900 (USA), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/210042.2/5.76 Mbps
USA model:
CDMA2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
EMEA-International model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30)LTE Cat9
USA model:
LTE 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,28,29,30)
EMEA-International model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.55µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lens23mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
UV radiation
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)27 hours (1.1 days)
Standby504 hours (21 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Blue, White
• S-Voice natural language
• OneDrive 115GB
• HAC M3/T3
• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver, Red
• HTC Sense UI
• Google Drive 100GB
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)HTC 10 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.478W/kg (head), 0.423W/kg (body)feature not registered
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