HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Side by side comparison between HTC U11 vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
SLCD5
SLCD5
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
OLED
OLED
1080x2160
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? HTC U11 (Dual 128GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
(back) 12.2MP |
Dual-LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
+17 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 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Model | U11 (Dual 128GB) | Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
Other model names | HTC U11 Dual-Sim 6GB RAM, HTC Ocean | Google Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless) |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan | USA |
Brand | HTC | |
Release date | 6/1/2017 | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 153.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.06 in) | 76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 5 | OLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 615 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (115GB available) | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 800/75 Mbps | 600/75 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 (U-3w), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | 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 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | 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) | LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | 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 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 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/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
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 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 24.5 hours (1 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 336 hours (14 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
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, 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: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.19W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.39W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) |