HTC One M8 vs Google Nexus 6 Review: Specs, Features, Price Comparison

By Virnelli Mercader, Christian Post Contributor Monday, January 26, 2015

Fall 2014 saw the release of a number of new handsets, each one seemingly more attractive and spec-heavy than the other. Google and HTC were both on their A game as HTC releases the One M8, while Google launched the Motorola-made Nexus 6. Both Android phones have certainly gained fans upon their release, but which one is the better smartphone?

Design:
The HTC phone takes a lot of its design cues from its predecessor. It has an all metal unibody chassis, a smooth curved back and matte finish. It measures 146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4mm and weighs 5.4 ounces. The device is available in Metal Grey, Artic Silver, and Amber Gold.

The Google handset looks a lot like the Motorola Moto X with the same curved back and aluminum trim. It measures 159 x 83 x 10.1mm and is heavier than the One M8 at 6.49 ounces. It's available in Midnight Blue and Cloud White.

When it comes to design, the HTC phone wins this round as it looks and feels more like a premium device than the Nexus 6.

Features:
The Nexus 6 has a 5.96 inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and pixel density of 493ppi.The AMOLED display is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3, and the screen offers better contrast than other phones, and colors are vivid and brilliant.

The HTC One M8 has a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and pixel density of 441ppi. Images appear sharp and accurately colored.

The Nexus 6 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor and 3GB of RAM, while the HTC One M8 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and 2GB of RAM.

The Nexus 6 comes with 32GB internal storage and it does not have a microSD slot for expansion, whereas the HTC phone comes in 16GB and 32GB variants and can be expanded up to 128GB with a microSD card.

Price:
The HTC One M8 costs $700 off contract, while the Google Nexus 6 costs $930 off contract.