Head-To-Head: Smartphone And Tablet Reviews

[node:summary] The CRN Test Center's Head-To-Head smartphone and tablet reviews include Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Google Nexus 6, HTC One M8, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Apple iPad Air 2 and more.

As new mobile devices continue to flood the market, determining the size, OS, power and price of a device that best suits your needs can be daunting task. Whether you're a consumer looking to upgrade your personal device or a solution provider outfitting your customer's business, the CRN Test Center's Head-to-Head series has you covered.

Check out our side-by-side comparisons of the latest smartphones and tablets to make the most informed decision when choosing that new Apple or Android device.

Head-To-Head: Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs. Google Nexus 6

Apple faces Google on two fronts, as the search giant releases worthy competitors in both the tablet and smartphone arenas. Here's how the iPhone 6 Plus compares to the Nexus 6.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Processor: Apple A8 custom SoC
Storage: 16 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
Display: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 5.5-inch
Operating System: Apple iOS 8
Starting Price: $299 with an AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon contract

Google Nexus 6
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
Storage: 32 GB, 64 GB
Display: 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 5.9-inch
Operating System: Android 5.0
Starting Price: $649 (32 GB)

Head-To-Head: Apple iPhone 6 vs. HTC One M8

The feature-rich HTC One holds up well against Apple's latest iPhone. The CRN Test Center compares the two smartphones.

Apple iPhone 6
Processor: Apple A8 custom SoC
Storage: 16 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
Display: 1,334 x 750 pixels, 4.7-inch
Operating System: Apple iOS 8
Starting Price: $199 with an AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon contract

HTC One M8
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC
Storage: 64, 128 GB
Display: 1,920 x 1,080, 5-inch
Operating System: Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat
Starting Price: $199 with AT&T or Sprint contract, $149 with Verizon contract

Head-To-Head: Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Apple faces new competition from Samsung but is keeping its 64-bit edge. Here's how the iPhone 6 Plus compares to the Galaxy Note 4.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC
Storage: 32 GB Display: 2,560 x 1,440, 5.7-inch
Operating System: Android 4.4
Starting Price: $299 with an AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or US Cellular contract

Head-To-Head: Apple iPad Air 2 vs. Google Nexus 9

Apple and Google are set to face off in a new round of tablet wars. Here's how the Apple iPad Air 2 compares to the Google Nexus 9.

Apple iPad Air 2
Processor: Apple A8X SoC
Storage: 16 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
Display: 2,048 x 1,536, 9.7-inch
Operating System: Apple iOS 8.1
Starting Price: $499 (16 GB and Wi-Fi)

Google Nexus 9
Processor: Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC
Storage: 16 GB, 32 GB
Display: 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, 8.9-inch
Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop
Starting Price: $399 (16 GB and Wi-Fi)

Head-To-Head: iPhone 6 Vs. iPhone 6 Plus

When choosing between the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, it is important to know all the major differences, and it's not just the size of the screens. Here are the six biggest differences between the two.

Head-To-Head: Apple iPhone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5

iPhone 6 catches up to Galaxy S5 in size, but Apple trails Samsung in camera and endurance features.

Samsung Galaxy S5
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC
Storage: 16 GB, 64 GB
Display: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 5.1-inch
Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat
Starting Price: $200 with an AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon contract

Head-To-Head: Apple iPhone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Apple grows its screens (finally), while dual-screen Samsung Galaxy Note Edge goes where no device has gone before.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Processor: 2.7 GHZ Snapdragon 805 quad-core SoC
Storage: N/A
Display: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 5.5-inch
Operating System: Android 4.4
Starting Price: N/A