HTC One SC
#7919
LG Optimus Black (White version)
#7405Category Breakdown
HTC One SC
LG Optimus Black (White version)
Performance
25.832.1
Camera
14.115.4
Display
43.254.4
Battery
17.415.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.729.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.919.0
Summary
- The HTC One SC features a slightly larger 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the 4.0-inch IPS LCD of the LG Optimus Black, although both have the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the HTC One SC has 4GB of RAM, which is double that of the LG's 2GB, providing a smoother experience.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the LG Optimus Black includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, which the HTC lacks.
- The HTC One SC has a 1800 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1500 mAh battery in the LG.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs Android 4.0 with Sense UI, while the LG originally runs Android 2.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0.
- Build quality is comparable, with the HTC being slightly heavier and thicker than the LG.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One SC
LG Optimus Black (White version)
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
Super LCD2
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 66.9 x 8.9 mm (5.04 x 2.63 x 0.35 in)
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
Weight
116 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Orange
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass