HTC Bolt vs LG V20 vs Google Pixel XL: our size and specs comparisons show you how these stack up
posted by Peter K.
/ Nov 11, 2016, 5:06 AM
The new HTC Bolt will likely appeal to those Sprint users that have a penchant for HTC's devices. While it's not featuring bleeding edge hardware specs inside, the Bolt is still an intriguing device - as we mentioned in a previous article of ours, it's the first aluminum Android phone that's water resistant. The phone, which is quite similar to the HTC 10 seemingly continues HTC's trend of being a rather audio-capable device despite the fact there is no 3.5mm audio jack on board.
We thought that it will be rather fitting to compare the new HTC Bolt with two of the best Android phones out there right now, the LG V20 and the excellent Google Pixel XL.
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
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HTC Bolt
Before we get down to comparing the specs of the three phones head-to-head, we will show you how they stack up against one another size-wise.
Yes, the 5.7-inch V20 is the largest of the bunch, but the 5.5 HTC Bolt is not lagging behind - due to the large chin and bezel at the top, the new Sprint-exclusive device is just a couple of millimeters shorter and narrower.
In the meantime, the Pixel XL is slightly taller and thicker, but narrower and lighter. See for yourselves down below:
Yes, the 5.7-inch V20 is the largest of the bunch, but the 5.5 HTC Bolt is not lagging behind - due to the large chin and bezel at the top, the new Sprint-exclusive device is just a couple of millimeters shorter and narrower.
In the meantime, the Pixel XL is slightly taller and thicker, but narrower and lighter. See for yourselves down below:
To see the phones in real size or compare them with other models, visit our Visual Phone Size Comparison page
With the size comparison out of the way, it's time to inspect the spec sheets of the three devices and see how they differ in terms of raw specs. It's a bit baffling that the HTC Bolt arrives with what can be safely considered last year's specs (a Snapdragon 810 & 3GB RAM) while also sporting a rather steep price tag. It's just how it is.
Now, let's see what the three have in store for you:
HTC Bolt vs LG V20 vs Google Pixel XL
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
S-LCD 3
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
70.16 %
72.40 %
71.22 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Additional display
Color
Resolution
1040 x 160 pixels
Touch screen
Capacitive
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Laser autofocus
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 28 mm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Second camera
8 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"
Flash
Dual LED
Dual LED
Dual LED
Software Features
Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Panorama
Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Histogram, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, HDR, Face detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
5 megapixels
8 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Resistance
Water, Dust
Shock
Splash, Dust
IP certified
IP 57
IP 53
MIL-STD-810 certified
Yes
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Processor
GPU
Adreno 430
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
RAM
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
Android (7.0 Nougat), HTC Sense UI
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), LG UX UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3200 mAh
3450 mAh
Talk time
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (498 h)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
the average is 21 days (498 h)
Internet use
LTE
14 hours
Wi-Fi
14 hours
Music playback
130.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 25, 26
Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
LTE (TDD)
Bands 41
Bands 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
Data
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 869
HTC Bolt
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3 Comments
1. trojan_horse
Posts: 5868; Member since: May 06, 2016
Is the SD810 in the HTC Bolt fixed from the overheating which had plagued that same SoC last year?
HTC Bolt's price tag just doesn't appeal to me.
posted on Nov 11, 2016, 5:17 AM 0
3. Nathan_ingx
Posts: 4769; Member since: Mar 07, 2012
OnePlus 3 still going to be cheaper with better specs.
HTC just bit off their toenail with this one
