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| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-05-07 | 2017-02-21 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | 16 777 216 |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | S-LCD 5 |
| 402 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.68 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Pixel 3a XL is slightly better than the HTC U Ultra, with a score of 78.9 against 77. Although Google Pixel 3a XL is a little thicker than the HTC U Ultra, it's a little bit lighter and also way newer. HTC U Ultra counts with just a bit better screen than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a higher screen pixels density and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560px.
The Google Pixel 3a XL features a little faster CPU than HTC U Ultra, and although they both have the same RAM amount, the Google Pixel 3a XL also has a higher number of cores (although they are slower). HTC U Ultra counts with a much better memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory capacity, the HTC U Ultra also has a SD memory slot that holds up to 1,95 TB.
The Google Pixel 3a XL has superior battery lifetime than HTC U Ultra, because it has a 23 percent more battery capacity. HTC U Ultra captures just a bit better pictures and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a worse 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a back-facing camera with less megapixels resolution, and they both have a F1.8 diafragm aperture, the HTC U Ultra also counts with a larger camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
In addition to being the best phone in our current comparison, Google Pixel 3a XL is also by far the cheapest one, making it a no doubt choice.
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