Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) vs HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 vs HTC U11 Life phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
23
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
SLCD5
SLCD5
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
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22 Common items in both devices |
32GB (24GB available) / 32GB (22GB available) |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Model | Xperia XA1 (G3123) | U11 Life (32GB NA) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3123, Sony Hinoki SS | T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | Canada, USA |
Brand | Sony | HTC |
Release date | 4/1/2017 | 11/2/2017 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in) | 72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in) |
Weight | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT Super LCD 5 |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 508 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (24GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
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 | 300/50 Mbps | 450/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66) | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66) |
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 | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 23 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5520x4144 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 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 | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 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/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 23mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | 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 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | 603 hours (25.1 days) | 670 hours (27.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera | • 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 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
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 |