HTC U11 vs Galaxy S8 vs LG G6: a three-way specs comparison!
In case you've missed the news, the HTC's U11 flagship is now official.
The latest and greatest device HTC has ever come up with is a true powerhouse, equipped with the speedy Snapdragon 835, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. A 5.5" Quad HD display is making the rounds up front, while a 3,000mAh non-removable battery is keeping the show going. A 12MP UltraPixel camera at the back is completing the specs sheet.
This phone will have the arduous task of battling with the South-Korean superstars - the Galaxy S8/S8+ and the LG G6. Either of these are among the very best Android phones you can get right now, so they are naturally in the sights of the HTC U11. Does it have what it takes to wage war on these and come out unscathed?
Let's see:
the average is 17 h (1036 min)
the average is 17 h (1036 min)
the average is 22 days (522 h)
the average is 22 days (522 h)
the average is 19 h (1110 min)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
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The latest and greatest device HTC has ever come up with is a true powerhouse, equipped with the speedy Snapdragon 835, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. A 5.5" Quad HD display is making the rounds up front, while a 3,000mAh non-removable battery is keeping the show going. A 12MP UltraPixel camera at the back is completing the specs sheet.
Let's see:
Display
Size
Technology
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
S-LCD 5
Screen-to-body
84.26 %
79.47 %
71.34 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 530
Adreno 540
RAM
Internal storage
64GB
32GB
64GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), LG UX UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat), HTC Sense UI
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Talk time
the average is 17 h (1036 min)
the average is 17 h (1036 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 22 days (522 h)
the average is 22 days (522 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 19 h (1110 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
Talk time (4G)
24 hours
Stand-by time (4G)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
Internet use
3G: 12 hours; LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
88.00 hours
Video playback
17.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
13 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps)
Features
HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 MP
5 MP
16 MP
Video capture
2560x1440 (QHD)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust, Shock; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Water, Dust; IP 67
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light, Touch sensitive control keys
Buyers information
Price
$ 650
See the full Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6 vs HTC U11 specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Specs Comparison tool.
HTC U11
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Display
5.5 inches
2560 x 1440 pixels -
Camera
12 MP (Single camera)
16 MP front -
Hardware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
4GB RAM - Storage 64GB, microSDXC
- Battery 3000 mAh
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OS
Android 9.0 Pie
HTC Sense UI
