Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N) vs HTC U11 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G vs HTC U11 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/9/2020 11:59 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 3:01 AM

Compare HTC U11 X Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points HTC U11 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
SLCD5

1440x2560

12.2
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)

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!

23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	vs	5 Advantages HTC U11 (128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4
+256GB (222GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (115GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 5
+1440x3200 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1440x2560 pixels
+6.7"22% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)11% Lighter
524 PPI	vs	+534 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 16MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	U11 (128GB)
Other model names	삼성갤럭시 S20 Plus 5G SM-G986NZPAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)	HTC U11 Single-Sim 6GB RAM 601HT U-3f, HTC Ocean
Country or region available	South Korea	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020	6/1/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)	75.9 x 153.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.06 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT Super LCD 5
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	524 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
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	5000/1024 Mbps	800/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24.5 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
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: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Blue, Solar Red • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum and glass body • 3D glass screen • Amazon Alexa • Plastic case included • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion 1080p@120fps • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)	HTC U11 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.749W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered