Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 77 | 82.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | LG |
| -- | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-02-21 | 2019-11-01 |
| 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches | 6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Aurora black |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 749.00 | $ 222.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| S-LCD 5 | OLED |
| 515 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.9 | 10.12 |
| 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 | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| 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 |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The LG G8X ThinQ has a score of 82.7, which is just a bit better than HTC U Ultra's 77 score. LG G8X ThinQ's construction is a lot newer, but heavier and a little bit thicker than the HTC U Ultra. The LG G8X ThinQ has a bit superior processing unit than HTC U Ultra, because it has a higher number of cores (and they are faster) and a greater amount of RAM memory.
The HTC U Ultra counts with a little more vivid screen than LG G8X ThinQ, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with more pixels per screen inch and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560. LG G8X ThinQ counts with more memory for games and applications than HTC U Ultra, and although they both have a slot for an SD memory card that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB, the LG G8X ThinQ also has 64 GB more internal memory.
The LG G8X ThinQ takes a bit better photographs and videos than HTC U Ultra, because although it has a smaller back-facing camera sensor which provides a lower image and video quality, and they both have a same resolution camera, a same size aperture and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the LG G8X ThinQ also counts with faster 60 fps video frame rate.
The LG G8X ThinQ features improved battery life than HTC U Ultra, because it has a 33 percent bigger battery capacity.
In addition to being the best phone of the ones in this comparison, LG G8X ThinQ is also by far the cheapest one, which makes it an obvious call.
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