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HTC U11 Life (32GB) vs Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)

Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Apple Watch devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch X HTC U11 Life (32GB) 24Points
5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Apple Watch (Edition 42mm) Compare HTC U11 Life X
1.54"
AMOLED

312x390

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? HTC U11 Life (32GB)

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U11 Life (32GB)} 24 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB) vs Watch (Edition 42mm)} 4 Advantages Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs520MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+32GB (22GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)30%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels16 times
Higher resolution screen
vs312x390 pixels
+424 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs324 PPI
+5.2"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.54"
+(back) 16MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh12 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs205 mAh
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)18%
Lighter
TFT Super LCD 5vs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
ModelU11 Life (32GB)Watch (Edition 42mm)
Other model namesHTC U11 Life Global version 3GB RAM, HTC Ocean LifeApple Watch 1st gen (2015), Apple Watch A1554 Gold 18 Karat
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCApple
Release date12/1/20174/24/2015
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)35.9 x 42 millimeters (1.41 x 1.65 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registered18-karat gold body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 5AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches1.54" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels312x390 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Sapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoWatchOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: Apple S1 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508PowerVR SGX543
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4512MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorNot supported
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh205 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy17 hours3 hours
Standby670 hours (27.9 days)18 hours

➕ Other features

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White
• Android One
• 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
• Watch colors: Yellow, Rose
• Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Red
• Watch material: 18-karat gold yellow or rose
• Band material: Leather, Plastic
• iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
• Digital Crown
• MagSafe charging

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC U11 Life (32GB)Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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