Category Breakdown
HTC 10
LG V20
Performance
67.167.1
Camera
91.783.7
Display
71.160.4
Battery
24.225.7
Build
76.277.4
Connectivity
66.865.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
56.048.6
Summary
- The HTC 10 features a smaller 5.2-inch Super LCD5 display with a higher pixel density of 565 ppi, while the LG V20 has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display at 513 ppi.
- Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, ensuring similar performance levels, but the HTC 10 is slightly lighter at 161g compared to the V20's 174g.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the LG V20 offers a dual rear camera setup with a 16 MP standard lens and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, whereas the HTC 10 has a single 12 MP rear camera with OIS.
- The V20 also has a larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the HTC 10's 3000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the HTC 10 runs on Android 6.0.1 with Sense UI, while the LG V20 comes with Android 7.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC 10
LG V20
General
Release Date
2016, April 12
2016, October 21
Announced
2016, April 12
2016, September 07
Description
For EMEA & USA
Versions: H990N (Hong Kong); H990DS (Global Dual-SIM); H910 (AT&T); H918 (T-Mobile); LS997 (Sprint); US996 (US Cellular); VS995 (Verizon); H990T (Mexico). Also known as LG V20 Dual H990DS/H990N with dual-SIM card slots.
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
Super LCD5
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 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, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, OIS
16 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2", no AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, 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
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 min
18W wired, PD, 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)
159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm (6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
161 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Colors
Carbon Gray, Topaz Gold, Glacier Silver, Camellia Red
Titan, Silver, Pink
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 Cat6, Cat9 (3CA) or LTE Cat12 (3CA) 600/150 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, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0
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), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

