HTC Bolt vs LG V20 vs Google Pixel XL: our size and specs comparisons show you how these stack up
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 16 h (934 min)
the average is 16 h (934 min)
the average is 16 h (934 min)
the average is 21 days (514 h)
the average is 21 days (514 h)
the average is 21 days (514 h)
the average is 6.4 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.4 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.4 oz (184 g)
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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
Size
Technology
S-LCD 3
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Screen-to-body
70.16 %
72.40 %
71.22 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Additional display
1040 x 160 pixels, Color, Touch screen: Yes, Capacitive
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
Internal storage
32GB
64GB
128GB, not expandable
OS
Android (7.0 Nougat), HTC Sense UI
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), LG UX UI
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3200 mAh
3450 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
USB Power Delivery
Talk time
the average is 16 h (934 min)
the average is 16 h (934 min)
the average is 16 h (934 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (514 h)
the average is 21 days (514 h)
the average is 21 days (514 h)
Internet use
LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
130.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
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 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"
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, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 MP
5 MP
8 MP
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.4 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.4 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.4 oz (184 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 57
Shock; MIL-STD-810 certified
Splash, Dust; IP 53
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Notification light
Shopping information
MSRP
$ 869
HTC Bolt
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