The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Which one is for you?
HTC U12+, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 537 ppi
- against 402 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,880 px
- against 2,340 px
vivo X23, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 160.5 g
- against 188 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 615 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 263,696 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 381 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,239 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Kryo 360 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 360 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 400 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Red | Purple, Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 156.6 mm | 157.7 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 160.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 80.3 % | 86.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68, Pressure-Sensitive Zones | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh Best value | 3,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 22.5 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 24 h | — |
Display
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.41″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,880 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 537 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,818 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual 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 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 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 B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE Best value | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, 32-bit/384kHz Audio Best value | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | U12+ | X23 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | U12, 2Q55100 | V1809A, V1816A, V1809T, V1816T |
