HTC U Play vs HTC U11 Life
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC U Play
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HTC U11 Life
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC U11 Life
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
HTC U Play
Lighter body
HTC U11 Life
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 428 | 424 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 68.7 | 68.6 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP2 | Adreno 508 |
| Chipset Name | Helio P10 | Snapdragon 630 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 16 MP, f/2 |
| Wide | 16 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2500 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 427 h (3G) | Up to 670 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 15 h (3G) | Up to 17 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146 | 149.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 145 | 142 |
| Width (mm) | 72.9 | 72.9 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, January. Released 2017, February | 2017, November. Released 2017, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC U Play | HTC U11 Life |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC U Play and HTC U11 Life are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC U11 Life packs a 2600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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