HTC U11 Life (32GB) vs Lenovo S5 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Lenovo S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 9:51 PM, updated: 6/17/2021 1:34 AM

Compare Lenovo S5 X HTC U11 Life (32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Lenovo S5 (32GB) Compare HTC U11 Life X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
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!

11 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB)	vs	10 Advantages Lenovo S5 (32GB)
+3GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the 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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 5	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+5.7"10% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP62% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
2600 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same 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

29 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core

32GB (22GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

424 PPI

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Other model names	HTC U11 Life Global version 3GB RAM, HTC Ocean Life	联想S5, Lenovo S5 3GB RAM + 32GB PABX0000CN, PABX0001CN
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	HTC	Lenovo
Release date	12/1/2017	3/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)	73.5 x 154 millimeters (2.89 x 6.06 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 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	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (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 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	300/100 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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
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	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)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (5V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
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)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • 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: Midnight Black, Flame Red • 2.5D glass screen • ZUI 3.7
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC U11 Life (32GB)	Lenovo S5 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered