iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy S5
How the iPhone 6 Plus Compares to Android's Best Phones
Apple's iPhones are feats of design wonder, but they've been notoriously absent of many of the features Android users have enjoyed for years. If you're an Android user waiting for the iPhone 6 phones to get some key upgrades before switching to iOS, use this guide comparing the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Motorola's just-announced Moto X to the iPhone 6 Plus, since it's more comparable than the smaller iPhone 6. You can see that the iPhone 6 Plus is heavier and more expensive but does come with a bigger display and larger memory size options. Take a look at all the details . . .
iPhone 6 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S5 | Motorola Moto X | |
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Size | 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches | 5.09 x 2.57 inches |
Weight | 6.07 ounces | 5.11 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
Processor | 64-bit A8 chip, M8 motion processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core |
Display | 5.5-inch Retina HD; 1920 x 1080 px | 5.1-inch AMOLED; 1080 x 1920 px | 5.2-inch AMOLED; 1080px |
Memory | 16/64/128GB storage; RAM unknown | 16/32GB storage; 2GB RAM | 16/32GB storage; 2GB RAM |
Camera | 8MP; 1080p HD | 16MP; 1080p HD | 10MP; 1080p HD |
Front Camera | 1.2MP; 720p HD | 2MP; 1080p HD | 2MP; 1080p HD |
Battery | 24-hour talk time on 3G | 21 hours talk time | Up to 24 hours mixed use |
NFC | YES | YES | YES |
Contract Price | $299 for 16GB model; $399 for 64GB; $499 for 128GB | Varies per carrier, but starts around $200 | $99 |