The verdict
Your pick: LG G6, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Which one is for you?
HTC U11, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against UFS 2.0
- Max. download speed
- 1,024 Mbps
- against 600 Mbps
- Microphone Count
- 4
- against 2
LG G6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 564 ppi
- against 534 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 169 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, MIL-STD-810G
- against IP67
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | UFS 2.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.45 GHz Best value | 2.35 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 158,785 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Kryo cores at 2.45 GHz and 4 Kryo cores at 1.9 GHz. | Quad-core: 2×2.35 GHz Kryo and 2×1.6 GHz Kryo |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Blue, Black, White, Red | Black, Platinum, Gold, Blue, White, Pink, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 153.9 mm | 148.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.4 % | 78.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68, MIL-STD-810G Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 24 h 30 min | — |
| Standby time | 336 h | — |
Display
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,880 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi | 564 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,053 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.1 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, DLNA, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.65 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.23 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.15 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | U11 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | U11, HTV33, 2PZC100, 2PZC5, 601HT | H870, H870DS, H873, H870S, LGM-G600L, H872, H871, LS993, US997, vs988, VS988, LGM-G600K, LGM-G600S, AS993, LGUS997, H870AR, H872PR, H871S, H870I |
