In depth comparison and review of HTC U11 LIFE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-F916B | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 149.9 mm | 159.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has greater height than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Width | 72.9 mm | 68 mm | HTC U11 LIFE has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Depth | 8.1 mm | 16.8 mm | HTC U11 LIFE is narrower than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Weight | 142 g | 282 g | HTC U11 LIFE is lighter than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm |
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Body Colour | Sapphire blue | Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | |
Body Material | - | Gorilla glass 6 | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
IP rating | IP67 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.31 W/kg (simultaneous), 1 W/kg (wireless router), 1 W/kg (body), 0.59 W/kg (head) | 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Super LCD 5 | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Display Format | Full HD | QXGA+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 373 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 22.5:18 | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | HTC Edge Sense | Flex screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 2260 x 816 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
PROCESSOR | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | - | |
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Clock Speed | - | 3.09 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | HTC U11 LIFE has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more RAM than HTC U11 LIFE. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than HTC U11 LIFE. |
User Memory | - | 220.6 GB | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | - |
CAMERA | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | HTC U11 LIFE has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | HTC U11 LIFE has better lens aperture than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.12 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR Boost | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, RAW mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, HTC Zoe, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Video Pic, HTC UltraPixel Camera 2, 32s manual exposure, RAW image capture, UltraSpeed Autofocus | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | HTC U11 LIFE has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Sensor Type (Front) | BSI | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | HTC U11 LIFE has better front lens aperture than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | Live make-up | HDR, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Tap to focus, selfie panorama, Auto selfie (smile selfie, still selfie) | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | HTC UltraPixel Camera, Voice selfie, Self timer up to 10 seconds | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.22 μm |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger battery capacity than HTC U11 LIFE. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
Standby Time | 192 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1260 minutes | 1860 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has longer battery life when making calls than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G/4G): up to 1260 min Standby (3G/4G): up to 192 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1860 min |
CELLULAR | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 | |
User Interface | HTC Sense | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | HTC Sense Companion | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A, MID | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, TS, WebM | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, edge sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | AirPlay wireless streaming, sharing media via DLNA, Wi-Fi Miracast, Noise Cancellation Technology, Flip to Mute function, Power Saving Mode, Wi-Fi Calling, Pocket mode, Hi-Res Audio, Motion Launch, Android Sensor Hub, HTC Connect, Extreme power saving mode, Hi-Res audio stereo recording, HTC Usonic, 4 mics 3D Audio recording, Quiet ring on pick up | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture |
OTHERS | HTC U11 LIFE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | |
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Compliant Standards | IP67 | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | - |