HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
SLCD5
SLCD5
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
200
MP
MP
12mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Model | U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) |
Other model names | T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life | Galaxy S24 Ultra SM-S9280 |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | China, Hong Kong |
Brand | HTC | Samsung |
Release date | 11/2/2017 | 1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/2024 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in) | 79 x 162.3 millimeters (3.11 x 6.39 in) |
Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 232 grams (8.12 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Gorilla Armor |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 5 | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 505 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Armor |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 14 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 6.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1452915 (v9), 1822988 (v10) Geekbench: 7076 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 12GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 256GB (226GB available) UFS 4.0 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 450/75 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66) | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 66) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (quad camera) 200 megapixels 50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 20000x10000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.56" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps HDR10+ |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 670 hours (27.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic body • Plastic case included • Amazon Alexa • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion • VoLTE • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min | • Colors: Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange • Samsung DeX • Stylus pen (Bluetooth) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S9280 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |