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HTC U11 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)

Side by side comparison between HTC U11 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.5"
SLCD5

1440x2560

12.2
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) Compare HTC U11 X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)

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U11 (64GB)} 6 Advantages HTC U11 (64GB) vs Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+534 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs531 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT Super LCD 5vs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.2"13%
Larger screen
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3500 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)
16 million
(back) 12.2MP
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
ModelU11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Other model namesHTC U11 Single-Sim 4GB RAM 601HT U-3f, HTC OceanGalaxy S8+ G955F (Exynos), Samsung Dream 2
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date6/1/20174/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 153.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.06 in)73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 5Super AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI531 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10

🤖 Operating System

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/75 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800 (Sprint), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkAT&T/T-Mobile/Unlocked version (U-3f):
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Sprint version:
CDMA2000 EV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Verizon version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15
AT&T/T-Mobile/Unlocked version (U-3f):
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,20,25,26,28,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
VoLTE
Sprint version:
LTE (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,13,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
VoLTE
Verizon version:
LTE (Bands 13)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy24.5 hours (1 days)34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby336 hours (14 days)343 hours (14.3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• 32bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC U11 (64GB)Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
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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