Overall Score
57.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3897)57.5
Performance(#4551)60.3
Camera(#1962)45.5
Display(#6410)67.5
Battery(#8489)43.5
Build(#442)79.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC U11 Life
Short Review
- The HTC U11 Life features a compact design with dimensions of 149.1 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 142g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back.
- Its 5.2-inch Super LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp image quality at approximately 424 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 16 MP rear camera capable of 4K video recording and a 16 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2600mAh, without fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, with an upgrade path to Android 9.0 Pie, and is part of the Android One program for a cleaner software experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The U11 Life lacks a headphone jack and stereo speakers, which may be a drawback for some users.
- Available colors include Brilliant Black, Sapphire Blue, and Ice White.
- Overall, the HTC U11 Life combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: Global; North America
Display
Size5.2"
TypeSuper LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 508
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions149.1 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm (5.87 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
Weight142 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBrilliant Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo