HTC U11 Life is the smaller variant of the flagship U11 for buyers who desire something more affordable. It comes with a less powerful but still robust processor and boasts similar squeezable Edge Sense tech.
Where to Buy HTC U11 Life
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HTC U11 Life Key Specs & Features
- 5.2-inch Super LCD Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (424ppi)
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 CPU with 3GB / 4GB RAM
- Android 8.0 (Oreo), HTC Sense UI
- 32GB / 64GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
- 16MP Rear Camera and 16MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (up to 600Mbps)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- 2600 mAh Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
This is a better choice than the HTC U11 when it comes to usage with a single hand. The smartphone’s dimensions are 149.1 x 72.9 x 8.1 millimetres. HTC U11 Life parades a glossy design. The body actually features acrylic glass. It’s safe to say it will attract fingerprints rather easily. It has an IP67 rating, meaning it is both dust and water resistant.
On the front, the HTC U11 Life packs a 5.2-inch Full HD display. You can expect great wide viewing angles from the Super LCD technology. There is an unspecified version of Corning Gorilla Glass on top.
Camera
This mid-range smartphone packs a pair of 16MP sensors – one on the front and another at the back. Both cameras have an aperture size of f/2.0. Camera features include phase detection autofocus, LED flash and HDR. The main shooter records videos of up to 4K quality. You can also shoot Full HD (1080p) videos with the selfie snapper on the front of the HTC U11 Life.
Hardware and Software
In terms of processor, the HTC U11 Life loses the flagship-grade Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor of the U11. It packs an octa-core Snapdragon 630 chipset that runs at speeds up to 2.2 GHz instead. But with 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM available, the phone should still be a solid performer.
There is 32 GB or 64 GB of storage onboard, depending on the model you buy. Storage is also expandable. HTC U11 Life boots latest Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. A version is part of the Android One range, which means less bloatware to deal with.
Other Features
The innovative Edge Sense technology by HTC is also available on this one. It enables you to do a variety of tasks by merely squeezing. You can use it to take selfies, launch Google Assistant or perform certain other functions.
The HTC U11 Life features an impressive array of connectivity features, including 4G LTE. You may find the battery a bit disappointing, though, with a capacity of 2,600 mAh.
Pricing and availability
HTC U11 Life is not yet officially available in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. When available, HTC U11 Life Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 135,000 Naira to 195,000 Naira at launch.
HTC U11 Life Specs
Here are a few specs of the HTC U11 Life:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.0 (Oreo), HTC Sense UI
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 630)
- GPU: Adreno 508
- Memory: 3 GB RAM or 4 GB RAM
- Colours: Brilliant Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White
- Dimension: 149.1 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 142 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single-SIM
Display
- Display: 5.2 inches, Super LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels (424 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.0, 2160p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.0
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 GB or 64 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 66(1700/2100)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v5.0 A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, Bluetooth v2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/eAAC+/WAV player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: No
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Front)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 2600 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: Yes, up to 17 hours
- Standby Time: Yes, Up to 670 hours
- Fast Charging: –
