HTC U11 Life
#3477
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
#3200Category Breakdown
HTC U11 Life
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
Performance
65.364.3
Camera
48.846.1
Display
47.856.5
Battery
22.425.3
Build
71.882.6
Connectivity
62.047.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.743.1
Summary
- The HTC U11 Life features a 5.2-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering higher pixel density compared to the Xiaomi Redmi S2's 5.99-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the U11 Life is powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset, which provides slightly better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 625 in the Redmi S2.
- The camera on the U11 Life has a 16 MP rear sensor, while the Redmi S2 has a dual rear camera setup with a 12 MP primary sensor, although both have a 16 MP front camera.
- The U11 Life has a smaller 2600 mAh battery compared to the 3080 mAh battery in the Redmi S2, but it lacks fast charging capabilities.
- Both devices have a plastic frame, but the U11 Life uses Gorilla Glass 3 for the front, while the Redmi S2 has a standard glass front.
- Lastly, the U11 Life runs on Android One, ensuring a more streamlined software experience, while the Redmi S2 operates on MIUI 12 based on Android 8.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U11 Life
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: Global; North America
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Y2 in India
Display
Size
5.2"
5.99"
Type
Super LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 508
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.1 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm (5.87 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm (6.33 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
142 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Brilliant Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White
Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Mesmerising Blue, Stunning Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass