Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra and HTC U11 LIFE. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G3221 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 165 mm | 149.9 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has greater height than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Width | 79 mm | 72.9 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has greater width than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Depth | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm | Both phones are the same depth. |
Weight | 188 g | 142 g | HTC U11 LIFE is lighter than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Body Colour | Black | White | Gold | Sapphire blue | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
IP rating | - | IP67 | |
SAR Value | 1.12 W/kg (body), 0.43 W/kg (head) | 1.31 W/kg (simultaneous), 1 W/kg (wireless router), 1 W/kg (body), 0.59 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | TFT | Super LCD 5 | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 5.2" | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has larger screen size than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode | - | |
Display Features | 2.5D Glass, Image Enhance Technology | HTC Edge Sense | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | |
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Processor Number | MT6757 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali T880 MP2 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has more RAM than HTC U11 LIFE. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 24 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has better camera resolution than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Type | - | BSI | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX300 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | HTC U11 LIFE has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 120 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | 10 sec | |
Special Effects | HDR, Creative effect | HDR Boost | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Timeshift burst, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots | Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, RAW mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, Scene recognition, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Hybrid Auto focus, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Stereo Audio Recording, geotagging | 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 |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/2.6" | - | |
Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX234 sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | Smart Selfie Flash | Live make-up | |
HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Low-light shots | Tap to focus, selfie panorama, Auto selfie (smile selfie, still selfie) | |
Light Source (Front) | Flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
Camera Features (Front) | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | HTC UltraPixel Camera, Voice selfie, Self timer up to 10 seconds |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 2600 mAh | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has larger battery capacity than HTC U11 LIFE. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Pump Express+ 2.0 Quick Charge technology | - | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | 708 hours | 192 hours | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has longer standby time than HTC U11 LIFE. |
Talk Time | 796 minutes | 1260 minutes | HTC U11 LIFE has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 796 min Standby (GSM): up to 658 hrs Talk (3G): up to 713 min Standby (3G): up to 708 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 671 hrs Playback (Music): up to 3897 min Playback (video): up to 518 min |
Talk (3G/4G): up to 1260 min Standby (3G/4G): up to 192 hrs |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
User Interface | - | HTC Sense | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | HTC Sense Companion | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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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 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | 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 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, AVCTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, RFCOMM, GATT, HOGP, IOPT | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD | - | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3, apt-X, OTA, MP4, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, 3GPP | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MPEG-4, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, MPEG4-ASP, 3GPP | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, TS, WebM | |
Sound Enhancements | Surround sound (VPT) | HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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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 | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, edge sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), xLOUD technology, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Ultra STAMINA Mode, Smart backlight control, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming | 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 |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | HTC U11 LIFE |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP67 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m |