HTC U Play
#3399
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
#3122Category Breakdown
HTC U Play
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
Performance
62.064.3
Camera
56.753.2
Display
47.858.9
Battery
21.825.3
Build
72.576.1
Connectivity
61.856.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.343.6
Summary
- The HTC U Play features a smaller 5.2-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi A1 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the HTC U Play is powered by the Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, whereas the Mi A1 utilizes the more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 625.
- The camera setup on the HTC U Play includes a 16 MP rear camera with OIS, while the Mi A1 offers a dual-camera system with a 12 MP wide and a 12 MP telephoto lens, capable of 4K video recording.
- The Mi A1 also has a larger 3080 mAh battery compared to the U Play's 2500 mAh, providing longer usage.
- Software-wise, the HTC U Play runs on Android 6.0, while the Mi A1 comes with Android 7.1.2 and is part of the Android One program, allowing for a more streamlined software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the U Play featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the Mi A1 has an aluminum body, making it more durable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U Play
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
Also known as HTC Alpine
For Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, LATAM.Also known as Xiaomi Mi 5X in China.
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
Super LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 72.9 x 8 mm (5.75 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm (6.12 x 2.98 x 0.29 in)
Weight
145 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Brilliant Black, Cosmetic Pink, Ice White, Sapphire Blue
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.75 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity