Apple iPhone 6 Plus
#3030
Huawei P9 Plus
#2494Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Huawei P9 Plus
Performance
56.572.4
Camera
77.219.1
Display
58.982.8
Battery
23.426.4
Build
94.576.2
Connectivity
63.466.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
44.348.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6 Plus features a sturdy aluminum build with a glass front, while the Huawei P9 Plus also has an aluminum frame but utilizes Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the P9 Plus employs a Super AMOLED panel, offering deeper blacks and more vibrant colors compared to the iPhone's IPS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A8 chipset with a dual-core CPU, while the P9 Plus has a more advanced Kirin 955 chipset with an octa-core CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the P9 Plus is superior with a dual 12 MP setup, compared to the iPhone's single 8 MP camera, although the iPhone benefits from optical image stabilization.
- The P9 Plus also has a larger 3400 mAh battery with faster charging capabilities, while the iPhone's battery is 2915 mAh.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 12.5.6, whereas the P9 Plus operates on Android 7 with EMUI 5, offering different user experiences and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Huawei P9 Plus
General
Release Date
2014, September 19
2016
Announced
2014, September 09
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: VIE-L09 (Single SIM); VIE-L29 (Dual SIM)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A8 (20 nm)
Kirin 955 (16 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Mali-T880 MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Laser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Front Camera Features
face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2915 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2915 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, 38% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
152.3 x 75.3 x 7 mm (6.00 x 2.96 x 0.28 in)
Weight
172 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Haze Gold, Quartz Grey, Ceramic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 6 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), EMUI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass