Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs HTC U11 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/19/2017 9:53 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare HTC U11 X Google Pixel XL (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) Compare Google Pixel XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
SLCD5

1440x2560

12.2
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Google Pixel XL (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 5
+(back) 12.3MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3450 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps23% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)

16 million

1440x2560 pixels

534 PPI

5.5"

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel XL (128GB)	U11 (Dual 128GB)
Other model names	Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin	HTC U11 Dual-Sim 6GB RAM, HTC Ocean
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Google	HTC
Release date	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016	6/1/2017
Depth	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)	75.9 x 153.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.06 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT Super LCD 5
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	650/75 Mbps	800/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (U-3w), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	Global version (U-3u): UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version (U-3w): CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE 2500 (41)	LTE Cat15 Global version (U-3u): LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,38,41) China version (U-3w): LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,38,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.3 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4048x3036 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3450 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	24.5 hours (1 days)
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
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, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case	• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Blue, Solar Red • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum and glass body • 3D glass screen • Amazon Alexa • Plastic case included • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion 1080p@120fps • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)	feature not registered