HTC U Ultra vs iPhone 7 Plus vs Google Pixel XL: Specs comparison
HTC just announced two new smartphones called the HTC U Ultra and U Play. While both have been designed to center around you, the user, the U Play is the more affordable and compact option with weaker specs in tow, while the U Ultra is a premium smartphone through and through, and it will be competing for your money with the current top smartphones on the market. The question is: how does it compare to them?
HTC U Ultra vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Google Pixel XL
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Display
Size
Technology
S-LCD 5
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Screen-to-body
69.19 %
67.58 %
71.22 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Additional display
2.0 inches, 1040 x 160 pixels, IPS LCD
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB
Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus
Adreno 530
RAM
Internal storage
64GB
256GB, not expandable
128GB, not expandable
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat)
iOS (13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x)
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2900 mAh
3450 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
USB Power Delivery
Talk time
the average is 17 h (995 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (514 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 21 h (1280 min)
the average is 21 h (1280 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 26 days (617 h)
the average is 26 days (617 h)
Talk time (4G)
26 hours
Stand-by time (4G)
the average is 22 days (523 h)
Internet use
3G: 13 hours; LTE: 13 hours; Wi-Fi: 15 hours
LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
60.00 hours
130.00 hours
Video playback
12.00 hours
14.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.8; Focal Length: 56 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.6"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Hyperlapse, Video calling, Video sharing
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
16 MP
7 MP
8 MP
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.5 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.5 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.5 oz (184 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 67
Splash, Dust; IP 53
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Notification light
Shopping information
MSRP
$ 749
$ 969
$ 869
HTC U Ultra
