Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | HTC |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | -- |
| 2016-03-31 | 2017-02-21 |
| 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches | 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.61 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 499.00 | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | S-LCD 5 |
| 554 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") 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 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 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 | |
| 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.8 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
HTC U Ultra has a global score of 77, which is a bit better than the LG G5's 76.1 general score. The HTC U Ultra is a newer phone than LG G5, but it's a little thicker and just a bit heavier. The LG G5 features just a bit better processing power than HTC U Ultra. Both of them have 4 GB of RAM and a Quad-Core processing unit.
LG G5 features just a bit better screen than HTC U Ultra, because although it has a bit smaller display, and they both have exactly the same resolution of 1440 x 2560px, the LG G5 also counts with a bit more pixels per display inch. LG G5 counts with a slightly better camera than HTC U Ultra, because although it has a tinier back-facing camera sensor taking less light and washed colors, and they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate, the same 3840x2160 video resolution and a same size diafragm aperture, the LG G5 also counts with a lot more MP camera.
The HTC U Ultra counts with a greater storage capacity for applications and games than LG G5, and although they both have an external memory card slot that holds up to 1,95 TB, the HTC U Ultra also has 64 GB internal storage capacity. HTC U Ultra features a little better battery performance than LG G5, because it has 3000mAh of battery capacity against 2800mAh.
Although HTC U Ultra is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the LG G5, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG G5. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get LG G5, and give up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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