HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) vs Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB)
Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Samsung Galaxy A11 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
SLCD5
SLCD5
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
PLS
PLS
720x1560
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non 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!
20 Common items in both devices |
32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available) |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+13 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 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
Model | U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) |
Other model names | T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life | Galaxy A11 SM-A115F/Dual-Sim NFC (32GB + 2GB RAM) |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | (United Kingdom), Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine |
Brand | HTC | Samsung |
Release date | 11/2/2017 | 5/1/2020, Announced: 3/13/2020 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in) | 76.3 x 161.4 millimeters (3 x 6.35 in) |
Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 5 | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 268 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 450/75 Mbps | 150/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66) | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115° 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
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 | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
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 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 670 hours (27.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
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, 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, White, Blue, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DSN 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.52W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |