HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)
Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G 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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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N)
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25 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
f/2.0 (aperture) |
+18 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 A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
Model | U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) |
Other model names | T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life | Galaxy A90 SM-A908NZWAKOO (6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | South Korea |
Brand | HTC | Samsung |
Release date | 11/2/2017 | 9/1/2019 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in) | 76.4 x 164.8 millimeters (3.01 x 6.49 in) |
Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 206 grams (7.21 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 5 | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 393 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 458314 (v8) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
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 | 2000/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66) | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | NSA/Sub6 (41, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
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 A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | 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 A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 6528x4896 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 | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
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 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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 | 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 A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W 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 A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
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 • One UI 3.1 • Always-on display • Samsung DeX • Dolby Atmos sound |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.681W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |