HTC 10 vs HTC U Play
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC 10
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HTC U Play
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC 10
Faster charging
HTC 10
Higher-resolution camera
HTC U Play
Better display
HTC 10
Lighter body
HTC U Play
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2560 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| PPI | 565 | 428 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 71.1 | 68.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Mali-T860MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | Helio P10 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 2500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 456 h (3G) | Up to 427 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 27 h (3G) | Up to 15 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 145.9 | 146 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 161 | 145 |
| Width (mm) | 71.9 | 72.9 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, April 12. Released 2016, April 12 | 2017, January. Released 2017, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC 10 | HTC U Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC 10 and HTC U Play are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC 10 packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC U Play reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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