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| Global Score | |
| 77 | 81.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | |
| 2017-02-21 | 2016-10-20 |
| 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches | 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue and Gray |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 749.00 | $ 869.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| S-LCD 5 | AMOLED |
| 515 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro 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 | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 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 |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 9.79 |
| 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 | 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.44 |
| 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
Google Pixel XL is a bit better than the HTC U Ultra, getting an 81.3 score against 77. Even though the Google Pixel XL and HTC U Ultra were released only 4 months apart, the Google Pixel XL body is a little thicker but just a bit lighter than HTC U Ultra. Google Pixel XL features a processor that is very similar to the processor in HTC U Ultra, they have a Quad-Core processor and 4 GB of RAM.
Google Pixel XL has a little sharper display than HTC U Ultra, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have an equal 1440 x 2560 resolution, the Google Pixel XL also counts with a just a bit more pixels per inch of display. HTC U Ultra has a slightly better camera than Google Pixel XL, because although it has a lower video resolution and a lower 12 megapixels resolution back-facing camera, and they both have a same size back-facing camera sensor, the HTC U Ultra also counts with a bigger camera aperture to take better low-light captures and videos.
HTC U Ultra has a way bigger memory for games and applications than Google Pixel XL, because although it has only 64 GB internal storage, it also counts with an external memory slot that admits up to 1,95 TB. Google Pixel XL has a bit better battery life than HTC U Ultra, because it has a 15 percent larger battery capacity.
The Google Pixel XL costs more money than HTC U Ultra, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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