HTC One (M7) vs Huawei Honor 6 vs LG Google Nexus 5 vs Sony Xperia Z: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC One (M7) vs Huawei Honor 6 vs LG Google Nexus 5 vs Sony Xperia Z. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC One (M7)HTC One (M7)Global · 2GB · 32GB
Huawei Honor 6Huawei Honor 6China · 3GB · 32GB · L12
LG Google Nexus 5LG Google Nexus 5Global · 2GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia ZSony Xperia ZGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
HTC One (M7)
HTC One (M7)
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Huawei Honor 6
Huawei Honor 6
China · 3GB · 32GB · L12
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LG Google Nexus 5
LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.9Camera --Camera --Camera 4.6Camera
Connectivity score 5.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.6 Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery --Battery --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.4
123 reviews
8.5
47 reviews
8.6
290 reviews
7.4
46 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC One (M7) vs Huawei Honor 6 vs LG Google Nexus 5 vs Sony Xperia Z

Specs where to buy HTC One (M7) HTC One (M7)
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Huawei Honor 6 prices Huawei Honor 6
China · 3GB · 32GB · L12 		LG Google Nexus 5 prices LG Google Nexus 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Sony Xperia Z Sony Xperia Z
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 4.7" 5" 5" 5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 65% useful 70% useful 72% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 68.2 mm
137.4 mm
9.0 mm 		69.7 mm
139.8 mm
7.5 mm 		69.2 mm
137.8 mm
9.0 mm 		71.0 mm
139.0 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 143 g 135 g 130 g 146 g
Micro SnapD. 600
Quad-Core 		Kirin 920
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 31.447
v? 		50.596
v? 		57.006
v6 		20.835
v?
Battery 2300 mAh 3100 mAh 2300 mAh 2330 mAh
Main Camera 1
4.1 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
VD6869
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX179 Exmor
1
13 Mpx · Unknow
IMX135 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand HTC Huawei LG Sony
Aliases M7, One Google Play Edition, 801s Mulan, H60-L12, Glory 6 Nexus 5, D820, D821 C6603, C6602, Xperia Z LTE

Release Date
Release date February 2013,
11 years ago 		June 2014,
9 years ago 		October 2013,
10 years ago 		January 2013,
11 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available On Sale
Market Global China Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC One (M7)
Huawei Honor 6
LG Google Nexus 5
Sony Xperia Z
HTC One (M7)
Huawei Honor 6
LG Google Nexus 5
Sony Xperia Z
Size
68.2 mm • 137.4 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.7 mm • 139.8 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.2 mm • 137.8 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 139.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 135 g 130 g 146 g
Usable surface 65 % 70 % 72 % 69 %
Materials - Aluminium alloy - Glass
Resistance - - - IP55
IP57
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Red

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 5" 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS • Super LCD 3 LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 469 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail glass
  • Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Reality display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.0
7.8
7.5
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
8.5
8.7
8.5
Is it comfortable?
9.1
8.8
9.0
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3
7.5
7.3
7.0
Number of reviews
123 reviews
47 reviews
290 reviews
46 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU 4x Krait 300 1.9 GHz 4x Cortex-A15 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Krait 200 1.5 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 320 ARM Mali-T628 MP4 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 320

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
31.447
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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50.596
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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57.006
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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20.835
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
7.7
6.3
6.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.5
8.7
9.2
7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
8.1
8.4
7.2
Number of reviews
123 reviews
47 reviews
290 reviews
46 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 4.1 Mpx 13 Mpx 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor STMicroelectronics VD6869 Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Sony IMX179 Exmor Sony IMX135 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.4 Unknow
ISO 100 - 1600 -- 100 - 800 --
Pixel size 2.02 µm 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/3.06" 1/3.2" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2.1 Mpx 5 Mpx 1.3 Mpx 2.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
9.0
8.0
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
5.9
7.2
6.1
6.1
Quality of selfies
6.6
7.8
6.1
6.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
8.1
7.4
6.7
Number of reviews
123 reviews
47 reviews
290 reviews
46 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.863 W/Kg on head
0.360 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.484 W/Kg on head
0.486 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.655 W/Kg on head
0.404 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.960 W/Kg on head
1.050 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.6
8.7
8.3
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.7
8.5
8.0
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.9
8.5
8.4
Number of reviews
123 reviews
47 reviews
290 reviews
46 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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3100 mAh
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2300 mAh
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2330 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 31%
    Less than a day
  • 51%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 47%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 16%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
123 reviews
47 reviews
290 reviews
46 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No Yes Yes

User reviews

Does this brand inspire confidence?
--
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10
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Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 59%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 35%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 15%
    Never
  • 32%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 51%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 7%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
  • 23%
    Never
  • 35%
    Once a year
  • 35%
    Every six months
  • 7%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
123 reviews
47 reviews
290 reviews
46 reviews
Prices
From $ 140 --
Prices unavailable
Prices unavailable
From $ 172 --