Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) vs HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark vs HTC U11 Life phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.99"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
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? Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Model | Black Shark (64GB) | U11 Life (32GB NA) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 6GB RAM | T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong, Taiwan | Canada, USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | HTC |
Release date | 4/13/2018 | 11/2/2017 |
Depth | 9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in) | 72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in) |
Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT Super LCD 5 |
Screen size | 5.99" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 550nits[typ] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 508 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 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 | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5952x3348 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
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, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
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, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 17 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 670 hours (27.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | 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, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock | • 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 | ||
Xiaomi Black Shark (64GB) | 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 |