HTC One
#4951
LG G2
#4376Category Breakdown
HTC One
LG G2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
46.546.9
Display
67.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.956.6
Summary
- The HTC One features a premium aluminum build, while the LG G2 has a plastic back and frame, making the former feel more robust.
- In terms of display, the HTC One has a smaller 4.7-inch Super LCD3 screen with a higher pixel density of ~469 ppi compared to the LG G2's 5.2-inch True HD-IPS+ LCD at ~424 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the LG G2 is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 800 chipset and a faster CPU at 2.26 GHz, while the HTC One uses the Snapdragon 600 at 1.7 GHz.
- The camera on the LG G2 is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor versus the HTC One's 4 MP, offering better photo quality and video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is also in favor of the LG G2 with 3000 mAh compared to the HTC One's 2300 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, but the HTC One features Sense UI 5, while the LG G2 has a more stock-like experience without stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One
LG G2
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Versions: D800 (AT&T); D802 (Europe); D801 (T-Mobile); D802TA (Australia); D803 (Canada); VS980 (Verizon); LS980 (Sprint)
Display
Size
4.7"
5.2"
Type
Super LCD3
True HD-IPS + LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~469 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
4 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
4 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2µm, AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
2.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm (5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 in)
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight
143 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red, Blue, Gold
Black, White, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5 (Lollipop), Sense UI 5
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5 (Lollipop), Sense UI 5
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes