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HTC 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs LG G5: specs comparison

posted by Victor H. / Apr 12, 2016, 7:54 AM

HTC 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs LG G5: specs comparison

The HTC 10 has just made its big debut, and it's the new contender in the Android high-end space. It is coming later than the two big new releases: the Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5, and will face fierce competition from both of them.

So how does the newer HTC 10 stack up against the Galaxy S7 and G5?

You've already seen the design, so here we'll focus on a cold-blooded specs comparison, one that looks at all these three high profile phones side to side. We compare first the actual sizes and dimensions to see what's the difference in holding these devices in hand, then we look at screen technology, the system chip that powers the whole thing and finally we also explore the specs of the camera and the battery. And while all three phones run on the Snapdragon 820 system chip, there are quite a few other important differences. Take a look right below.

HTC 10 vs LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7

Display

Display size

5.2 inches

5.3 inches

5.1 inches

Resolution

1440 x 2560 pixels

Pixel density

565 ppi

554 ppi

576 ppi

Technology

S-LCD 5

IPS LCD

Super AMOLED

Screen-to-body ratio

71.13 %

70.15 %

72.30 %

Colors

16 777 216

Camera

Rear

Yes

Main camera

12 megapixels

16 megapixels

12 megapixels

Hardware Features

Optical image stabilization, Laser autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Optical image stabilization, Laser autofocus

Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus

Specifications

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.5"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Second camera

8 megapixels

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 9 mm

Flash

Dual LED

LED

Software Features

RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

Manual focus, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Voice activation, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

Features

Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing

High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing

High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing

Front

5 megapixels

8 megapixels

5 megapixels

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions

5.74 x 2.83 x 0.35 inches (145.9 x 71.9. x 9 mm)

5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches (149.4 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm)

5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 inches (142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm)

Weight

5.68 oz (161 g)

5.61 oz (159 g)

5.36 oz (152 g)

Materials

Back: Aluminum

Back: Metal

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4); Frame: Aluminum

Resistance

Dust

Water, Dust

IP certified

IP 53

IP 68

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Touch sensitive control keys

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996

Processor

Quad-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit

Quad-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm

GPU

Adreno 530

RAM

4 GB LPDDR4

Internal storage

32 GB

Storage expansion

Slot Type

microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

OS

Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), HTC Sense UI

Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), LG UX UI

Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), Samsung TouchWiz UI

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh

2800 mAh

3000 mAh

Talk time

25.00 hours

Talk time (3G)

27.00 hours

28.00 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

19.0 days (456 hours)

Talk time (4G)

27 hours

Stand-by time (4G)

19.0 days (456 hours)

15.0 days (360 hours)

Internet use

3G

11 hours

LTE

13 hours

Wi-Fi

14 hours

Music playback

55.00 hours

Video playback

16.00 hours

Cellular

CDMA

800, 1900 MHz

GSM

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

UMTS

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

LTE (FDD)

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 29

Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30

LTE (TDD)

Bands 38, 40, 41

Bands 38, 39, 40, 41

Data

LTE-A Cat 9 (450/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A Cat 9 (450/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Connectivity

Mobile Payment

Samsung Pay

Multimedia

Screen mirroring

DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort

DLNA, Wireless screen share

Shopping information

MSRP price

$ 699

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24 Comments

1. RichardYarell

Posts: 67; Member since: Mar 24, 2016

Galaxy s7 just need to pimp slap fake G5 and ugly 10 with the pinky swear finger Definitely no competition put. Samsung win END OF STORY!

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 7:59 AM 7

15. waqarzec

Posts: 70; Member since: May 09, 2013

Please get lost

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 2:07 PM 2

18. ToxiD

Posts: 54; Member since: Feb 27, 2014

lol this samsung fanboy is in every thread saying the same s**ts

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 4:33 PM 2

2. DRS1977

Posts: 678; Member since: May 27, 2015

DXOMark has already tested the HTC 10 and it ties the Galaxy S7 for best smartphone camera. They both have the same overall photo score, but the Galaxy S7 has a slightly better overall video score. I am very happy to see that HTC finally has a really great camera. Even as a Galaxy owner, I am very much rooting for HTC to have a home-run with this phone. http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles/HTC-10-camera-overview-A-great-all-rounder-for-stills-and-video http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 8:02 AM 11

10. FluffyBled unregistered

There's a typo right there :o ... (88+86)/2 = 87 ... still a great score!

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 9:06 AM 2

20. MrElectrifyer

Posts: 3960; Member since: Oct 21, 2014

Good find!

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 7:35 PM 0

23. likha

Posts: 13; Member since: Feb 26, 2015

if you read the "Overview: section of the test there is this is sentence "DxOMark score is composed of a two subscores, Photo and Video, with greater weight given to the Photo score in the final evaluation." so it is not (88+86)/2

posted on Apr 13, 2016, 1:35 AM 0

3. biophone

Posts: 1994; Member since: Jun 15, 2011

Great job HTC!

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 8:02 AM 3

4. newbey123

Posts: 696; Member since: Mar 19, 2012

Glad HTC finally got all the elements right! Best screen to body ratio of the three, best UI. Glad I waited and gave HTC one last chance before I bought another android I would have regretted! Welcome back HTC.

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 8:03 AM 1

5. goingtocanada

Posts: 28; Member since: Mar 05, 2016

Imagine an HTC phone having all the great stuff plus now, the best camera as well... I ll send my soul to the devil to get hands on this beast.

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 8:08 AM 1

17. catt4u

Posts: 145; Member since: Jul 09, 2011

Just don't use it in the rain ;-)

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 2:54 PM 0

6. TheDutchGuy unregistered

Thanks Phone Arena for giving this specs comparison, this early. Exactly what I was looking for!

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 8:20 AM 1

7. ZeneticX

Posts: 63; Member since: Feb 27, 2014

Samsung is smart this year for including water and dust resistance in the S7 line. Imagine if they omitted this, there's nothing to shout about anymore

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 8:29 AM 1

9. ibend

Posts: 6747; Member since: Sep 30, 2014

their smart move is to remove water resistance and microSD support on S6.. so they have excuse to bring it back and call it new feature over its sucessor, lol

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 8:40 AM 0

13. Marduch

Posts: 81; Member since: Feb 04, 2015

But probably due to water resistance the speaker of S7 souds so poor, worse than S6. I ´m really happy HTC did stay with great stereo sound instead of getting water-resistance, cos I don´ t bath with smartphone ;)

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 11:44 AM 1

21. MrElectrifyer

Posts: 3960; Member since: Oct 21, 2014

Hmm, let's see, there's still: - Samsung Pay - A $100 Gear VR free with the S7: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Americans-warming-up-to-virtual-reality-ready-to-pay-250-for-a-VR-gizmo_id79373 - $30 gift for activating and using Samsung Pay: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Use-Samsung-Pay-on-your-Galaxy-S7-or-Galaxy-S7-edge-and-earn-a-30-gift-card_id79211 - Over $500 worth of Galaxy Gifts you get from Samsung: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S6-and-S6-edge-users-can-get-free-content-Galaxy-Gifts-worth-over-500_id68764 http://www.phonearena.com/news/Buy-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S5-and-get-575-in-freebies-from-Samsung-Galaxy-Gifts_id53397 HTC has yet to match any of the above to justify similar price tag.

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 7:41 PM 0

8. SupermanayrB

Posts: 1188; Member since: Mar 20, 2012

HTC 10, Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5: specs Title fixed cause there's no comparison.

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 8:36 AM 1

11. PhoneCritic

Posts: 1337; Member since: Oct 05, 2011

The Best of Android ( but I would also include Sony but they rarely available in the USA) OEM. I hope to see Nokia on soon on this comparison chart when the release an Android flagship

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 10:03 AM 0

12. jonathonpower7

Posts: 49; Member since: Mar 09, 2016

Samsung is smart this year for including water and dust resistance on their S7... at least there's something extra to set them apart from the competition

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 10:07 AM 3

22. MrElectrifyer

Posts: 3960; Member since: Oct 21, 2014

There's more than that: - Samsung Pay - A $100 Gear VR free with the S7: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Americans-warming-up-to-virtual-reality-ready-to-pay-250-for-a-VR-gizmo_id79373 - $30 gift for activating and using Samsung Pay: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Use-Samsung-Pay-on-your-Galaxy-S7-or-Galaxy-S7-edge-and-earn-a-30-gift-card_id79211 - Over $500 worth of Galaxy Gifts you get from Samsung: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S6-and-S6-edge-users-can-get-free-content-Galaxy-Gifts-worth-over-500_id68764 http://www.phonearena.com/news/Buy-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S5-and-get-575-in-freebies-from-Samsung-Galaxy-Gifts_id53397 HTC has yet to match any of the above to justify similar price tag.

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 7:44 PM 0

14. srgonu

Posts: 489; Member since: Feb 13, 2012

Awesome healthy competition. Consumers win.

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 11:50 AM 0

16. Corey.32

Posts: 1; Member since: Mar 31, 2016

Though the HTC 10 is a good phone, as well as the LG G5 after this comparison I still think that the Samsung Galaxy s7 is going to be the phone of the year with a good battery and its water proof.

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 2:19 PM 1

19. jphillips63

Posts: 253; Member since: Jan 04, 2012

All phones are water proof in a lifeproof case. And for those that don't use. a Case that S7!is only waterproof until it gets dropped and the fragile glass breaks

posted on Apr 12, 2016, 5:00 PM 1

24. Trakker

Posts: 283; Member since: Feb 11, 2016

Glad HTC finally gets back in the game after the M7, but everything seems so equal to the S7 except for waterproofing which tips the balance for me so still have no regrets at getting the S7 instead of waiting. Especially yesterday having to use my S7 in the rain with no problem at all except for the tempered glass screen protector doesn't fit properly on curved screen of standard S7 allowing water under the sides of the protector.

posted on Apr 13, 2016, 7:17 AM 0

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