HTC U12+
#983
Nokia 9 PureView
#895Category Breakdown
HTC U12+
Nokia 9 PureView
Performance
83.488.5
Camera
98.062.5
Display
81.385.0
Battery
26.686.8
Build
77.095.4
Connectivity
68.666.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
65.067.0
Summary
- The HTC U12+ features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, offering a weight of 188g and dimensions of 156.6 x 73.9 x 8.7 mm, while the Nokia 9 PureView is slightly lighter at 172g and more compact with dimensions of 155 x 75 x 8 mm, utilizing Gorilla Glass 5.
- Both devices have a 1440 x 2880 pixel resolution and HDR10 support, but the U12+ has a 6.0" Super LCD6 display compared to the 5.99" P-OLED display of the Nokia.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset with 6GB of RAM, but the U12+ offers a dual-camera setup with OIS, while the Nokia relies on a unique five-camera system without OIS.
- The U12+ has a 3500mAh battery, whereas the Nokia has a slightly smaller 3320mAh battery and supports wireless charging.
- In terms of software, the HTC runs on Android 8.0 with Sense UI, while the Nokia uses Android One, starting from Android 9.0, ensuring a more streamlined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U12+
Nokia 9 PureView
General
Release Date
2018, June 29
2019, March 15
Announced
2018, May 23
2019, February 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.99"
Type
Super LCD6, HDR10
P-OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP (12 MP effective), f/2.6, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, AF
N/A
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), HDR, 24-bit/96kHz stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3320 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 35 min
18W wired, PD, QC310W wireless (Qi)5W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.6 x 73.9 x 8.7 mm (6.17 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
155 x 75 x 8 mm (6.10 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Translucent Blue, Ceramic Black, Flame Red
Midnight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 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
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Sense UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer