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| Global Score | |
| 77 | 81.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Apple |
| 2017-02-21 | 2016-09-16 |
| 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches | 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 4.87 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Gold, Jet black, Red, Rose gold and Silver |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 749.00 | $ 849.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1334 x 750 pixels |
| S-LCD 5 | IPS LCD |
| 515 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch |
| -- | 625 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset | Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 (16 nm) chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 7.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 9.68 |
| 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 | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 1960mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 3.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
IPhone 7 has a general score of 81.6, which is slightly better than the HTC U Ultra's 77 score. The iPhone 7 construction is just a bit thinner and lighter than HTC U Ultra, although they were released only 5 months apart. The HTC U Ultra counts with a bit sharper display than iPhone 7, because it has a way better resolution of 1440 x 2560px, a bigger display and a way greater pixel count per inch in the screen.
The iPhone 7 features a bit better performance than HTC U Ultra, although it has 2 GB lesser RAM memory, they both have the same number of cores. The HTC U Ultra features a greater memory for games and applications than Apple iPhone 7, because although it has less internal storage, it also counts with a SD extension slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB.
The HTC U Ultra counts with just a bit better camera than Apple iPhone 7, and although they both have the same resolution back-facing camera, the same 30 fps video frame rates, a same size diafragm aperture and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, the HTC U Ultra also has a lot bigger sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
HTC U Ultra has a very superior battery duration than iPhone 7, because it has a 3000mAh battery size against 1960mAh.
The Apple iPhone 7 costs a bit more than HTC U Ultra, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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