HTC Exodus 1 vs HTC U12 life
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Exodus 1
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HTC U12 life
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC U12 life
Faster charging
HTC Exodus 1
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
HTC Exodus 1
Lighter body
HTC U12 life
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6 | 6 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2880 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| PPI | 537 | 402 |
| Screen-to-body | 80.3 | 77.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 509 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 636 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), HDR, 24-bit/96kHz stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.6 | 16 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 13 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3500 | 3600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.6 | 158.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Weight (g) | 188 | 175 |
| Width (mm) | 73.9 | 75.4 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, October 23. Released 2018, December 06 | 2018, August. Released 2018, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 4, 12, 17, 28, 20, 5, 8, 3, 1, 7, 32, 2, 13, 66, 39, 40, 38, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC Exodus 1 | HTC U12 life |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Exodus 1 and HTC U12 life are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC U12 life packs a 3600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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