HTC 10 vs. LG G5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7: Camera Shootout

11 May, 2016
Cameras are just about the only thing in a smartphone that gets a meaningful upgrade each year and we keep a close eye on that. HTC was late to the Galaxy S7 vs. LG G5 party, though, so let's have a do-over!

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  • AnonD-267906
  • L8C
  • 12 May 2016

LG G5, really? =S

Well... 16mpx VS 12mpx ... is not about pixels per se, but it definitely makes a little diference there. I dont know about you guys, but i dont print the photos i take and i dont zoom in as much as this test do so. Id be happy with either of these 3 phones :) I have a S7 (flat) and im really happy with the quality of its camera. Very fast, very accurate.

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    • AnonD-536369
    • 2Sy
    • 12 May 2016

    from the results mentioned here, the lg g5 comes as a most promising camera add to that it also has a wide angle lens and modularity to swap the battery and play around with other accessories but you cannot go wrong with any of these cameras all are good in their own domain and respect and which you buy depends on your personal preference.....for me the lg g5 does great and how...

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      • stanr
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      • 12 May 2016

      these three phones is a good performer.
      but i think HTC needs to update the software, in low light it's blurry and noisy.

      G5 seems brighter than s7 in low light, but noise is more obvious (because the higher ISO).

      Why GSMArena didn't test the stabilization video, in many youtube review the S7 is second best (after iphone), G5 is the third.

      U really can go wrong with one of these phone. If u want the wide angle take the G5, if u want super fast camera (to launch and to focus) and better slow motion video take the S7.

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        • AnonD-527927
        • KSE
        • 12 May 2016

        Yeah, very soon we will be buying a camera with phone features. Ppl are really pathetic nowadays.

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          • LLL
          • tDx
          • 12 May 2016

          Hmmm, have you GSMA updated your HTC 10 with the latest camera firmware??
          Please kindly inform us, thanks.

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            • San
            • XQj
            • 12 May 2016

            How about Sony Z5? Why don't u compare these phones with Sony?

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              • AnonD-122899
              • QXP
              • 12 May 2016

              "The HTC 10 was a mess - noisy photos are made worse by enabling the flash (despite what common sense would dictate)."

              Ouch and burnt!

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                • Anonymous
                • IV8
                • 12 May 2016

                From the results the HTC 10 has the better hardware and still more performance untapped. HTC 10's problem is only on software side and will probably get better with updates. For me HTC 10 even though it did not win here and now, with updates it will easily surpass the S7 and G5

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                  • Anonymous
                  • Xj$
                  • 12 May 2016

                  AnonD-536342, 12 May 2016There is no clear cut winner ,I have not seen a bad review ... moreDid you read the article: HTC 10 vs iPhone 6s Plus, Galaxy S7, LG G5: low light camera comparison, on phone arena ?
                  Better have a look at it and you will know who is the king :)

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                    • Anonymous
                    • IV8
                    • 12 May 2016

                    Darn GSMArena you forgot the P9.. Now do again this time a blind shootout with S7, G5, 10, 6s, P9, Meizu Pro 5(One of the best 21MP cameraphone), Lumia 950, plus throw in an 808 or 1020 pureview to see how close these cameraphones to the ultimate king

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                      • AnonD-536342
                      • Q@v
                      • 12 May 2016

                      There is no clear cut winner ,I have not seen a bad review on the htc camera anywhere so don't bash htc for not getting it right
                      You can't go wrong with any of these phones ,all 3 take great pictures if your nit-picking any of them then your just a fan boy troll

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                        • AnonD-246723
                        • tV3
                        • 12 May 2016

                        Gibby, 12 May 2016I agree - I think overall the HTC wins this one. Personal... moreNo matter how you think . It lose . Fanboy power cant save it .

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                          • Anonymous
                          • Xj$
                          • 12 May 2016

                          AnonD-482637, 12 May 2016for those who lazy to read, the winner is htc 10G5

                            Hey how about use Pro mode and set them on the same ISO and shutter speed level, G5 in Auto mode always higher ISO level than S7 in low light scene that's why G5 is brighter but noisy.

                            They are all good.

                            But still prefer S7, because love my S7 edge Pro mode you can adjust temperature, tint, contrast, saturation, highlight, shadow. And Dual Pixel AF is the fastest auto focus.

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                              • nick
                              • Hkt
                              • 12 May 2016

                              All edges to edge.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • IWQ
                                • 12 May 2016

                                Which ROM version was used on the HTC 10?

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • pWQ
                                  • 12 May 2016

                                  Anonymous, 12 May 2016Haha, HTC can't make a camera to save their lives. No wonde... moreHTC's trademark is always the worse-than-rivals camera. Sad to say, but looks like they don't want to survive.

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                                    • Mkdc
                                    • 5Mb
                                    • 12 May 2016

                                    Another camera review that gives the obvious edge to g5. Samsung fanboys should accept it. Even the HTC 10 is more second place than the s7.

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                                      • Sam
                                      • arb
                                      • 12 May 2016

                                      Htc 10' camera was best in this case

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • 7jZ
                                        • 12 May 2016

                                        What? Htc? Really they used to make phones till 2017..ok fine but now they are htc dry cleaners.. Lol