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-322352
  • KZ8
  • 13 May 2016

Very nice to see HTC 10 flexing its muscles there...

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    • anonymous
    • X$v
    • 13 May 2016

    I don't like HTC but it did a best job in camera among three phones 2nd samsung and 3rd LG.

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      • Anonymous
      • amZ
      • 13 May 2016

      Anonymous, 13 May 2016And how did you came to that conclusion? You compared the r... morehey,are you kidding? all flagships have manual mode. but raw format is different. can you understand the differences between raw and manual? if not be quiet and just listen. raw format is the best,full detail and most popular format for photography/er. htc 10 has many pros against s7 and g5 and raw format is one of them.every thing is clear.htc10 is the best.please be honest

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        • lolme
        • 80i
        • 13 May 2016

        Anonymous, 13 May 2016So, it only rely on the software update to compete with oth... moreHe is actually right tbh. a lot of it come down to the post processing algorithm. HTC had a latest patch addressing some of its camera issues and whether gsmarena used the htc 10 with the latest patch or not would have an effect on the results. look at sony for example: the module they use is actually pretty good but their post processing is horrible. the module itself can only do so much.

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          • AnonD-196881
          • amZ
          • 13 May 2016

          Anonymous, 13 May 2016And how did you came to that conclusion? You compared the r... moreyour comment is fail,at the first step you failed. htc 10 support RAW format but 2 others have no and can't compete with htc 10. also I have to mention that Samsung and lg were better in auto mode and in manual mode htc M9 is better. it's clear that you are one of the jealousy person who like to destroy htc. you have no experience about G4,S6 and M9 and just like to spoil htc.also you are not photographer and are a big liar. if you were then you didn't say those words.in outside and indoor the pictures show that htc10 is far better.just 10 shows you the tree and shows exactly not 2 other.in indoor too,htc 10 is better but you can't see.why???????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! because you are a big liar. htc 10 has better camera if you like or dislike but 10 is the best.also 2 others are good enough but htc 10 is better and it's clear.
          I am a photographer,i am a photographer and ....... if you are photographer I am god of photographers.
          bye.

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            • Anonymous
            • LaC
            • 13 May 2016

            AnonD-196881, 12 May 2016hi,if you are photographer then you have to know that RAW f... moreAnd how did you came to that conclusion? You compared the raw images from all 3? If yes please share the images with us.
            When it comes to manual mode G5 & G4 wins. Then it comes the S7 who tried to copy the G4 software but with a worse implementation. Then comes the HTC which have the worst manual mode (the settings takes up the entire screen !!! --> what kind of software is that) + you have only 2 (or 4s) of maximum exposure time (compared with 30s for LG and 10s for S7).

            The S7 also have the option to set a custom settings for all pictures (color temp, tint, contrast, saturation, highlight, shadows) so when using the manual mode you can take the exact picture you want.

            I don't have anything against HTC and I trully believe that you can take amazing pictures with this too and the inspiration and ability of the person who takes the picture is far more important than the device itself. However this is a camera test and not a user+camera combo test.

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              • Anonymous
              • amZ
              • 13 May 2016

              in page2 that named "still camera" it's clear htc is better and far better.in outdoor and indoor,but many foolish said lg!!!!!! i am iphone user and iphone fan but in this article thats clear htc is better and absoloutly better.
              1th is htc
              2nd is lg
              3rd is s7
              all other opinion ....

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                • AnonD-249419
                • 64L
                • 13 May 2016

                Very impressed with HTC 10 camera. Absolutely stunning.

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                  • AnonD-80967
                  • P$n
                  • 13 May 2016

                  great analysis, legit :) usually i don't read android articles, one of my friend said there are better camera smartphones than iphone 6s. after reading this article im in love with G5. its a pure class camera smartphone. All the three were really great, but G5 outclassed both with minimal margin. G5 > S7 > HTC10. Never used a android but G5 & S7 tempts to ditch my iphone :p

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                    • Anonymous
                    • krW
                    • 13 May 2016

                    Anonymous, 13 May 2016Low light wins to LG because of natural and more sharper im... moreThe darker things get, the better S7 gets in comparison. Case closed

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                      • Anonymous
                      • krW
                      • 13 May 2016

                      Fitbri, 13 May 2016HTC 10 is definitely a better more solid feel that exudes q... moreNot according to the photos

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                        • Anonymous
                        • p%D
                        • 13 May 2016

                        AnonD-444894, 13 May 2016For me, out door visibility and battery life is what matter... moreSo for you it is not important to see everything(S7 edge cut inscriptions at the beginning and end) or pink display you enough?

                          HTC 10 is definitely a better more solid feel that exudes quality. No question there.

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                            • AnonD-250680
                            • ibb
                            • 13 May 2016

                            Anonymous, 13 May 2016So, it only rely on the software update to compete with oth... moreI would like to find out if GSMArena did use the latest build or an old one. that's what I'm asking only. HTC 10 is hands down the best in Software and Hardware.

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                              • raduci
                              • MCA
                              • 13 May 2016

                              I would have tested against Z5 family too

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                                • Anonymous
                                • 7uE
                                • 13 May 2016

                                AnonD-250680, 13 May 2016Is the HTC 10 software the latest one? the software version... moreSo, it only rely on the software update to compete with other flagships?

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                                  • AnonD-250680
                                  • ibb
                                  • 13 May 2016

                                  Is the HTC 10 software the latest one? the software version 1.53.617.5 . Or is it the previous build ? I hope its the latest one :)

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                                    • AnonD-444894
                                    • Lbe
                                    • 13 May 2016

                                    For me, out door visibility and battery life is what matters the most in choosing a mobile phone.

                                    So far the S7 edge wins in this department.

                                    I wished and hoped that HTC would move to AMOLED displays or iphone Quality IPS , but they chosen to use cheap ips screen .. sorry HTC does not work. as for LG , I never liked ANY of their phones.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Sr{
                                      • 13 May 2016

                                      Htc 10 just come back with this year flagship , i would take the htc 10 for sure the two others are good but can beat htc design and this time also htc have one of the best camera if not the best

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • PTG
                                        • 13 May 2016

                                        AnonD-468210, 12 May 2016LG G5 has the best smartphone STILL camera Considering vid... moreLow light wins to LG because of natural and more sharper image.daylight video wins to LG.and more