HTC U11 vs HTC U12+ vs Google Nexus 6P Specs Comparison

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8.2
HTC U11
7.5
HTC U12+
8.8
Google Nexus 6P
HTC U11 HTC U12+ Google Nexus 6P
Released · May 18, 2017
Released · Jun 28, 2018
Released · Nov 02, 2015
5.5-inch · 2560 x 1440 px
6.0-inch · 2880 x 1440 px
5.7-inch · 2560 x 1440 px
12 MP Main · 16 MP Selfie
12 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
12.3 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
4GB · 64GB
6GB · 128GB
3GB · 128GB
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
3450 mAh
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Display

Size
5.5-inch 6.0-inch 5.7-inch
Resolution
2560 x 1440 px, 16:9 ratio, 534 PPI 2880 x 1440 px, 18:9 ratio, 537 PPI 2560 x 1440 px, 518 PPI
Technology
S-LCD 5 S-LCD 6 AMOLED
Screen-to-body
71.34 % 80.20 % 71.60 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (10 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Processor
Octa-core, 2450 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 540 Adreno 630 Adreno 430
RAM
4GB (LPDDR4) 6GB (LPDDR4) 3GB (LPDDR4)
Internal storage
64GB, available to use: 54 GB 128GB 128GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 128 GB microSDXC up to 2000 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat), HTC Sense UI Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), HTC Sense UI Android (8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh 3500 mAh 3450 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Camera

Rear
Single camera Dual camera Single camera
Main camera
12 MP (OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
12 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
12.3 MP (Laser autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0
Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Second camera
16 MP (Laser and PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F2.6
Focal Length: 46 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features:
OIS, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features:
Video calling
Front
16 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 8 MP (Dual-Camera, Wide Angle, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 8 MP

Design

Dimensions
6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches
(153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm)
6.17 x 2.91 x 0.38 inches
(156.6 x 73.9 x 9.7 mm)
6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 inches
(159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm)
Weight
5.96 oz(169.0 g) 6.63 oz(188.0 g) 6.28 oz(178.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass
Frame: Metal
Back: Glass
Frame: Metal
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67 Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch) Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light, Touch sensitive control keys Notification light Notification light
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black, Silver, Blue, White Black, Blue, Red Black, Gold, Silver, White

Cellular

4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
4G (TDD)
Bands 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) Bands 6(800), 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed
LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, UMTS
SIM type
Nano SIM Nano SIM Nano SIM
VoLTE
Yes Yes

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback Album art cover, Background playback Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
DLNA,Wireless screen share DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation, Video recording Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0 5.0 4.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
MIMO, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Mass storage device, OTG, Charging, Video out, Headphones port Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Mass storage device, Video out, Charging, Headphones port Type-C (reversible), Features: Mass storage device, Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Nov 19, 2018
FCC ID value: NM82Q55200
Date approved: Sep 28, 2015
FCC ID value: QISH1511
Measured SAR
Head: 0.66 W/kg
Body: 0.53 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.33 W/kg
Wireless Router: 0.64 W/kg
Head: 1.49 W/kg
Body: 0.81 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.44 W/kg

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 650 $ 849 $ 649
In The Box
Quick Charge 3.0 adapter, USB cable, Earbuds and a Type-C to 3.5 mm headphones adapter

Availability

Officially announced
May 16, 2017 May 23, 2018 Sep 29, 2015

Alternative variants

International version
4G (FDD) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band)
4G (TDD) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Dual SIM Yes
with 64 GB storage
Internal storage 64GB
MSRP $ 799
Internal storage 32GB
Colors Black, Gray, White, Gold
MSRP $ 499
with 128 GB storage
RAM 6GB
Internal storage 128GB
Internal storage 64GB
Colors Black, Gray, White, Gold
MSRP $ 549
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