Side-by-side technical data
HTC U11 Life vs HTC U Ultra
Comparison between HTC U11 Life and HTC U Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HTC.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 1.6 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
HTC U11 Life, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 142 g
- against 170 g
- Standby time
- 670 h
- against 312 h
- OS Version
- 8
- against 7
HTC U Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Display Pixel Density
- 513 ppi
- against 424 ppi
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core processor with 2x2.15 GHz Kryo cores and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Black, Pink, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.9 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Body Height | 149.1 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 142 g Best value | 170 g |
| Usable Surface | 68.6 % | 69.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,600 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Talk time | 17 h | 26 h Best value |
| Standby time | 670 h Best value | 312 h |
Display
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 513 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,529 :1 | 1,831 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Secondary Display, Gorilla Glass 5, Sapphire Crystal Glass, Touchscreen |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 2″ |
Sensors
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA, FM Radio | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 4 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | U11 life | U Ultra, U-1u, 2PZF1 |
Features
| Specification | U11 Life | U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Fixed icons |
