HTC U12 life
#2318
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
#2925Category Breakdown
HTC U12 life
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
Performance
71.366.9
Camera
49.253.0
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.925.2
Build
67.976.4
Connectivity
64.456.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
50.045.1
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
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, f/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Moonlight Blue, Twilight Purple
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass