Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel XL vs HTC U11
Comparison between Google Pixel XL and HTC U11: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and HTC.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel XL, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,450 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Talk time
- 32 h
- against 24 h 30 min
- Standby time
- 552 h
- against 336 h
HTC U11, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against UFS 2.0
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.45 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core processor with 4 Kryo cores at 2.45 GHz and 4 Kryo cores at 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | Silver, Blue, Black, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 153.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.2 % | 71.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,450 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | USB Power Delivery, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Talk time | 32 h Best value | 24 h 30 min |
| Standby time | 552 h Best value | 336 h |
| Music playback time | 130 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi | 534 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.164 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7.1 Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA | NFC, DLNA, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.89 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.44 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 1,024 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 75 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 4 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel XL | U11 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | U11, HTV33, 2PZC100, 2PZC5, 601HT |
