Category Breakdown
HTC 10
Sony Xperia Z4v
Performance
67.166.4
Camera
91.765.1
Display
71.160.4
Battery
24.284.8
Build
76.20.2
Connectivity
66.866.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
56.050.0
Summary
- The HTC 10 features a premium build with a glass front and aluminum back, while the Sony Xperia Z4v has a slightly lighter design but lacks detailed material specifications.
- Both devices sport a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, though the HTC uses Super LCD5 technology compared to the IPS LCD of the Xperia.
- In terms of performance, the HTC 10 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, offering better efficiency and graphics with its Adreno 530 GPU, while the Xperia Z4v uses the older Snapdragon 810.
- The camera on the Xperia Z4v has a higher resolution at 20.7 MP but lacks optical image stabilization, whereas the HTC 10's 12 MP camera includes OIS for improved low-light performance.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Xperia supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the HTC 10 runs a more recent version of Android (upgradable to Oreo) with Sense UI, while the Xperia Z4v is limited to Lollipop.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC 10
Sony Xperia Z4v
General
Release Date
2016, April 12
2015
Announced
2016, April 12
2015
Description
For EMEA & USA
Also known as Sony Xperia Z4 E6508 for Verizon
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 (~565 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB 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
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm, OIS, AF
5.1 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
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, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
144.4 x 72.3 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)
Weight
161 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Carbon Gray, Topaz Gold, Glacier Silver, Camellia Red
White, black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Sense UI
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

