HTC U11 Life vs OnePlus 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC U11 Life vs OnePlus 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC U11 LifeHTC U11 LifeGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
OnePlus 5OnePlus 5Global · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
HTC U11 Life
HTC U11 Life
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.8Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
9.4
164 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC U11 Life vs OnePlus 5

Specs where to buy HTC U11 Life HTC U11 Life
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy OnePlus 5 OnePlus 5
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.9 mm
149.1 mm
8.1 mm 		74.7 mm
152.7 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 142 g 153 g
Micro SnapD. 630
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 71.256
v? 		315.411
v9
Battery 2600 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
16.3 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX398 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 16.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand HTC OnePlus
Aliases U11 Life A1, U11 Android One --

Release Date
Release date October 2017,
6 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC U11 Life
OnePlus 5
HTC U11 Life
OnePlus 5
Size
72.9 mm • 149.1 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 152.7 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 142 g 153 g
Usable surface 68 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP67 -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.5"
Type LCD AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
9.4
Is it comfortable?
--
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.8
Number of reviews
--
164 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 508 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 3 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
71.256
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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315.411
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.7
Number of reviews
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164 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16.3 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX398 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO 100 - 1600 --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.8"
2
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16.3 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX371 Exmor
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
87
Mobile
87
Photo
86
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
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8.2
Quality of selfies
--
9.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.8
Number of reviews
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164 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.283 W/Kg on head
0.932 W/Kg on body 		1.390 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.370 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.5
Quality of the GPS
--
9.4
And the WiFi?
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9.5
Number of reviews
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164 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes,
20.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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164 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 42%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 1%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 23%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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164 reviews
Prices
From $ 196 --
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