HTC One M8 vs LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC One M8 vs LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC One M8HTC One M8Global · 2GB · 32GB
LG G3LG G3Global · 3GB · 32GB
Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5Global · 2GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3Global · 3GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
HTC One M8
HTC One M8
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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LG G3
LG G3
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z3
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- No price,
no Ki 		6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.1Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.6Camera 5.2Camera 5.2Camera 5.3Camera
Connectivity score 6.1 Connectivity 6.4 Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity 6.3 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.8 Battery 4.6 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
98 reviews
8.0
403 reviews
7.9
260 reviews
8.1
189 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC One M8 vs LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z3

Specs where to buy HTC One M8 HTC One M8
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		LG G3 price compare LG G3
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Samsung Galaxy S5 prices Samsung Galaxy S5
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia Z3 prices Sony Xperia Z3
Global · 3GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5.5" 5.1" 5.2"
Resolution FHD QHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 66% useful 76% useful 69% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.6 mm
146.4 mm
9.0 mm 		74.6 mm
146.3 mm
9.0 mm 		72.5 mm
142.0 mm
8.0 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 160 g 149 g 145 g 152 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 58.000
v6 		65.495
v6 		42.670
v? 		59.887
v?
Battery 2600 mAh 3000 mAh 2800 mAh 3100 mAh
Main Camera 1
4.1 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
UltraPixel
2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX135 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K2P2XX
1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX220 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand HTC LG Samsung Sony
Aliases M8, All New HTC One, One 2 One 2014, New One G3 D850, G3 D855, G3 LS990, F400 S SM-G900S, SM-G900F, SM-G900I, SM-G900K, SM-G900L, SM-G900M, SM-G900A, AM-G900T, SM-G900V, SM-G900R4, SM-G900P D6603, D6616, D6633 - Dual SIM, D6643, D6653, L55t, L55u

Release Date
Release date March 2014,
10 years ago 		May 2014,
9 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC One M8
LG G3
Samsung Galaxy S5
Sony Xperia Z3
HTC One M8
LG G3
Samsung Galaxy S5
Sony Xperia Z3
Size
70.6 mm • 146.4 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.6 mm • 146.3 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.5 mm • 142.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 160 g 149 g 145 g 152 g
Usable surface 66 % 76 % 69 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic Polycarbonate -
Resistance - - IP67 IP65
IP68
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Gold

Red

Violet
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Black

White

Brown

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.5" 5.1" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS • Super LCD 3 LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.0
7.6
7.8
6.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.7
7.9
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.5
8.4
8.2
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.9
Number of reviews
98 reviews
403 reviews
260 reviews
189 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
58.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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65.495
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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42.670
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.4
8.3
7.4
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
7.9
7.7
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
7.5
7.1
8.3
Number of reviews
98 reviews
403 reviews
260 reviews
189 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 4.1 Mpx 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 20.7 Mpx
Sensor HTC UltraPixel Sony IMX135 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2P2XX Sony IMX220 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 2.02 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.20 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06" 1/2.6" 1/2.3"
2
Camera type

--
--
--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 2.1 Mpx 2 Mpx 2.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
68
Mobile
70
Photo
63
Video
 --
70
Mobile
68
Photo
75
Video
79
Mobile
81
Photo
76
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.2
8.8
8.5
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
7.2
7.3
6.6
7.0
Quality of selfies
7.9
7.4
6.4
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.5
7.8
6.9
Number of reviews
98 reviews
403 reviews
260 reviews
189 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.419 W/Kg on head
0.220 W/Kg on body 		0.377 W/Kg on head
0.314 W/Kg on body 		0.562 W/Kg on head
0.406 W/Kg on body 		0.691 W/Kg on head
0.712 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.540 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		0.390 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		1.200 W/Kg on head
1.580 W/Kg on body 		0.885 W/Kg on head
1.501 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.4
8.5
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.0
8.4
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.9
8.6
8.7
8.5
Number of reviews
98 reviews
403 reviews
260 reviews
189 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
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3000 mAh
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2800 mAh
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3100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 36%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 16%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 12%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
98 reviews
403 reviews
260 reviews
189 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 62%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 54%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 30%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
98 reviews
403 reviews
260 reviews
189 reviews
Prices
From $ 166 --
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