HTC U12 life
#2318
Realme 2 Pro
#2642Category Breakdown
HTC U12 life
Realme 2 Pro
Performance
71.372.8
Camera
49.263.8
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.926.6
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
64.453.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
50.047.4
Summary
- The HTC U12 life features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Realme 2 Pro has a slightly larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the U12 life is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, whereas the Realme 2 Pro uses the Snapdragon 660, which provides better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a dual rear camera setup, but the Realme 2 Pro's main camera has a wider aperture of f/1.7 compared to the U12 life’s f/2.0, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- The U12 life has a 3600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 3500 mAh battery in the Realme 2 Pro, but both support 10W charging.
- In terms of software experience, both run Android 8.1, but the Realme 2 Pro can be upgraded to Android 10 with Realme UI, offering a more modern interface.
- Build quality-wise, the U12 life has a glass front and plastic back, while the Realme 2 Pro features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, providing additional durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U12 life
Realme 2 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: RMX1801, RMX1807
Display
Size
6"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 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 SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
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)
156.7 x 74 x 8.5 mm (6.17 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
175 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Moonlight Blue, Twilight Purple
Black, Deep Blue, Light Blue
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 (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 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
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
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, Realme UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass