Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB) vs HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mix 4 vs HTC U11 Life phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/14/2022 7:19 PM, updated: 1/23/2023 9:24 AM

Compare HTC U11 Life X Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) Compare Xiaomi Mix 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)

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!

25 Advantages Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	vs	4 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (218GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 5
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"28% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 8MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
225 grams (7.88 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)58% Lighter
395 PPI	vs	+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
IP53 certified	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
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Model	Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	U11 Life (32GB NA)
Other model names	小米MIX 4 2106118C (12GB RAM)	T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	HTC
Release date	8/16/2021, Announced: 8/10/2021	11/2/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.35 x 162.65 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)
Weight	225 grams (7.88 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT Super LCD 5
Screen size	6.67" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 480Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 12.5 / 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (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 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 798010 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	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	2000/1024 Mbps	450/75 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 8MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.33" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/3.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/0.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon	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 Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	670 hours (27.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
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: Ceramic Black, Ceramic White, Shadow Gray • Silicone case included • Screen protector included	• 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 Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	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