Side-by-side technical data
HTC U12+ vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Comparison between HTC U12+ and Samsung Galaxy S8 Active: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HTC and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: HTC U12+, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
HTC U12+, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 208.1 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 568 ppi
- against 537 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.35 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 263,696 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 400 GB Best value | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Red | Grey, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 156.6 mm | 151.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 208.1 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.3 % Best value | 75 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, Pressure-Sensitive Zones | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 24 h | 32 h Best value |
| Standby time | — | 120 h |
| Music playback time | — | 113 h |
Display
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,880 px | 2,960 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 537 ppi | 568 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,818 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor |
Software
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Single Nano-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 B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B49, 4G LTE B66 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 1,024 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, 32-bit/384kHz Audio Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | U12, 2Q55100 | SM-G892A, SM-G892U |
Features
| Specification | U12+ | Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Samsung Pay, Smart voice assistant |
