Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 6s vs ZTE Blade X9
Comparison between Apple iPhone 6s and ZTE Blade X9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Battery & charging | 0.9 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 6s, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 16 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
ZTE Blade X9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 1,715 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 326 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Hybrid Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Usable Surface
- 69.6 %
- against 65.6 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A9 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.84 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 175,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 619 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 953 | — |
| CPU Description | Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Dual-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold | White, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.1 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 67.1 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 138.3 mm | 155.3 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 160 g |
| Usable Surface | 65.6 % | 69.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 1,715 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 12 W | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 14 h | — |
| Standby time | 240 h | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 750 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,334 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,481 :1 | — |
| Display Features | 3D Touch, Ion-Strengthened Glass, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 9 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 5.1 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.14 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.14 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.87 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, 16-bit/44.1 kHz Audio | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 6s | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1633, A1688, A1691, A1700, iPhone8,1 | — |
