HTC U12 life
#3329
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
#3659Category Breakdown
HTC U12 life
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
45.545.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.758.1
Summary
- The HTC U12 life features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Nokia 6.1 Plus has a slightly smaller 5.8-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, but the U12 life offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 16 MP main sensor, but the Nokia's video recording benefits from gyro-EIS.
- The U12 life has a larger 3600 mAh battery compared to the 3060 mAh of the Nokia, although the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- The U12 life has a plastic build, while the Nokia features glass on both front and back with an aluminum frame, enhancing its overall build quality.
- Both run Android 8.1, but the Nokia is part of the Android One program, allowing for a more streamlined software experience and future upgrades.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U12 life
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
General
Release Date
2018
2018, August 21
Announced
2018
2018, July 23
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia 6.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X6 (China)
Display
Size
6"
5.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 509
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
3060 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.5 x 75.4 x 8.3 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
147.2 x 71 x 8 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
175 g
151 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Moonlight Blue, Twilight Purple
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes