HTC U11 Life (32GB) vs Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/6/2017 7:25 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 2G X HTC U11 Life (32GB) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) Compare HTC U11 Life X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

35 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB)	vs	2 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core10 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	412MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR423 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (7GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)43% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 5Advantage TFT Super LCD 5 display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+424 PPI157% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5.2"49% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps1562 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2600 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+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 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+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	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)5% Lighter
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Other model names	HTC U11 Life Global version 3GB RAM, HTC Ocean Life	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	HTC	Apple
Release date	12/1/2017	6/1/2007
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 3.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	8GB (7GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	8 hours
Standby	670 hours (27.9 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White • Android One • 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)