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| Global Score | |
| 80.2 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | |
| 2016-10-20 | 2017-02-21 |
| 5.66 x 2.74 x 0.34 inches | 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black, Gray and White | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 299.00 | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | S-LCD 5 |
| 441 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2770mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.72 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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
Google Pixel is a bit better than HTC U Ultra, getting a overall score of 80.2 against 77. The Google Pixel design is a bit thicker but lighter than HTC U Ultra, and they were released only a couple of months apart. HTC U Ultra counts with a processor that is just as good as the Google Pixel one, they have a 4 GB RAM memory and the same number of cores.
The HTC U Ultra has a bit better display than Google Pixel, because it has a little bit bigger display, a higher 1440 x 2560 resolution and a little more pixels per inch of display. HTC U Ultra captures clearer videos and photos than Google Pixel, because although it has a lower (4K) video definition and a worse 12 MP resolution back-facing camera, and they both have the same back camera sensor size, the HTC U Ultra also counts with a larger aperture to capture better photos in poorly lited environments.
HTC U Ultra features a much greater storage for games and applications than Google Pixel, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with a slot for an SD memory card that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. HTC U Ultra has a bit superior battery lifetime than Google Pixel, because it has a 3000mAh battery capacity.
In addition to being the best phone of the ones we are comparing, the Google Pixel is also very cheap compared to the other phones.
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