HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)

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Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/6/2017 4:43 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:24 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) Compare HTC U11 Life X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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21 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core126% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB
+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2600 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
142 grams (4.97 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)15% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)21% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 5	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 SM-A500F, Galaxy A5 Single-Sim
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Europe), Philippines
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/2/2017	11/1/2014
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
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)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	15 hours
Standby	670 hours (27.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.648W/kg (head), 0.478W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)