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HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) vs HTC Arrive (8GB)

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

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Compare HTC Arrive X HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) 27Points
5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points HTC Arrive (8GB) Compare HTC U11 Life X
3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

U11 Life (32GB NA)} 27 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) vs Arrive (8GB)} 2 Advantages HTC Arrive (8GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR44 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs576MB LPDDR
+32GB (22GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)91%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 5Advantage
TFT Super LCD 5 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+424 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs259 PPI
+5.2"44%
Larger screen
vs3.6"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps144 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

13 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
ModelU11 Life (32GB NA)Arrive (8GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean LifeSprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for Sprint
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandHTCHTC
Release date11/2/20173/1/2011
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 5TFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches3.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI259 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
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 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4576MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/75 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (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-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
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 NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + 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 supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours4.8 hours
Standby670 hours (27.9 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
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: Black
• Multitouch up to 4 fingers
• Dolby Mobile
• SRS sound enhancement
• Bing Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)HTC Arrive (8GB)
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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