HTC 10
#1686
LG Q8 (2017)
#2386Category Breakdown
HTC 10
LG Q8 (2017)
Performance
67.167.2
Camera
91.783.7
Display
71.160.4
Battery
24.224.2
Build
76.275.8
Connectivity
66.865.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
56.049.5
Summary
- The HTC 10 features a premium build with a Gorilla Glass 3 front and an aluminum back, while the LG Q8 (2017) uses Gorilla Glass 4 and a combination of aluminum and plastic for its back, making the HTC slightly heavier at 161g compared to the Q8's 146g.
- Both phones have a 5.2-inch display with similar resolutions, but the HTC uses Super LCD5 technology, whereas the LG employs IPS LCD.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 820 chipset and offer 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
- The LG Q8 has a superior rear camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor and an additional ultrawide lens, compared to the HTC's 12 MP single lens, although both can record 4K video.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging, but neither offers wireless charging.
- In terms of software, the HTC 10 runs on Android 6.0.1 with Sense UI, while the LG Q8 operates on Android 7.0, lacking stereo speakers but retaining a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC 10
LG Q8 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016, April 12
2017
Announced
2016, April 12
2017
Description
For EMEA & USA
Versions: H970 (Europe)
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
Super LCD5
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, OIS
16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 10mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0"
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm, OIS, AF
5 MP, f/1.9, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/48kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
149 x 71.9 x 8 mm (5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
161 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Carbon Gray, Topaz Gold, Glacier Silver, Camellia Red
Titan
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Sense UI
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass