HTC U11 vs Google Pixel 2 XL

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PHONES
Phone Names HTC U11 Google Pixel 2 XL
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/75 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Launch
Announced2017, May 16. Released 2017, June 102017, October 04. Released 2017, October 17
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Weight169 g (5.96 oz)175 g (6.17 oz)
 IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)-
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD5P-OLED
Platform
CPUOcta-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
GPUAdreno 540Adreno 540
OSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Sense UIAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model onlyNo
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie camera
Features-HDR
Single16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 24-bit/192kHz audio -
Comms
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE (5.0 after SW update)5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.1
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Features
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging18W wired, QC310.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
Stand-byUp to 336 h (3G)-
Talk timeUp to 24 h 30 min (3G)-
TypeLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsAmazing Silver, Sapphire Blue, Brilliant Black, Ice White, Solar RedJust Black, Black & White
ModelsU11, HTV33, 2PZC100, 2PZC5, 601HTG011C
PriceAbout 300 EURAbout 520 EUR
Tests
Audio quality Noise -94.1 / Crosstalk -94.5 Noise - 93.7 / Crosstalk - 79.7
Battery life Endurance rating 73h Endurance rating 88h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: ∞
Loudspeaker Voice 68dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 79dB Voice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 78dB
Performance GeekBench: 6393 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 206711 (v7) GeekBench: 6055 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
OUR TESTS
Audio qualityNoise -94.1 / Crosstalk -94.5Noise - 93.7 / Crosstalk - 79.7
Battery (old)Endurance rating 73hEndurance rating 88h
CameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
Display-Contrast ratio: ∞
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 79dBVoice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 78dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 6393 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 206711 (v7) GeekBench: 6055 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)