HDTV has a certain standard that broadcasters follow to be able to send a clearer signal of their shows. HDTV resolution's also composed of vertical and horizontal lines that form the images on your TV. Fixed on any kind and size of television is the characteristic of vertical resolution, whereas horizontal resolution varies and depends on the size, type, and functionality of your television. However, HDTV resolution remains higher than the normal television. It's because HDTV is designed with more advanced technology.