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| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 83 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Samsung |
| -- | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-05-18 | 2017-09-15 |
| 6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches | 6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.96 ounces | 6.88 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Silver and White | Deep Sea blue, Maple gold, Midnight black and Orchid gray |
| Glass and Metal | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 275.00 | $ 440.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| S-LCD 5 | Super AMOLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 522 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.02 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Note8 is a little bit better than the HTC U11, with an 83 score against 77.6. Galaxy Note8 is an a little thicker and somewhat heavier phone than HTC U11. Samsung Galaxy Note8's processor is very similar to the HTC U11 one, and although the Samsung Galaxy Note8 has a greater amount of RAM, they both have a Octa-Core processor.
Galaxy Note8 features a display that's just as good as the screen in HTC U11, because although the Galaxy Note8 has a just a little lower pixel density, it also counts with a bit bigger screen and a bit higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. Galaxy Note8 counts with a bit more memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than HTC U11, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal storage capacity, the Galaxy Note8 also has an external SD slot that allows a maximum of 256 GB.
HTC U11 features a little bit better camera than Galaxy Note8. They have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, a same size camera aperture, the same sensor size, the same resolution camera in the back and the same video frame rate. The Galaxy Note8 features just a little better battery duration than HTC U11, because it has 3300mAh of battery capacity.
Although Galaxy Note8 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the HTC U11, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the HTC U11. If you want to save some money, you can get the HTC U11, and give up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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