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) Cat15 800/150 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Launch
Announced2017, November 02. Released 2017, November 222017, 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
Dimensions158.5 x 74.9 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 2.95 x 0.33 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
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)175 g (6.17 oz)
 IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)-
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
Size6.0 inches, 92.9 cm2 (~78.3% screen-to-body ratio)6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD6P-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 8.0 (Oreo), 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, 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
FeaturesHDR, panoramaHDR
Single8 MP, f/2.08 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
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE5.0, 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 (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging18W wired, QC310.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
Talk timeUp to 25 h (3G)-
TypeLi-Ion 3930 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsTranslucent Black, Ceramic Black, Amazing SilverJust Black, Black & White
ModelsU11 plus, htc_2q4d100G011C
PriceAbout 450 EURAbout 520 EUR
Tests
Audio quality Noise -93.9dB / Crosstalk -94.0dB Noise - 93.7 / Crosstalk - 79.7
Battery lifeEndurance rating 73h Endurance rating 88h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: 1626:1 (nominal), 2.556 (sunlight) Contrast ratio: ∞
Loudspeaker Voice 91dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 90dB Voice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 78dB
Performance GeekBench: 6654 (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 -93.9dB / Crosstalk -94.0dBNoise - 93.7 / Crosstalk - 79.7
Battery (old)Endurance rating 73hEndurance rating 88h
CameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
DisplayContrast ratio: 1626:1 (nominal), 2.556 (sunlight)Contrast ratio: ∞
LoudspeakerVoice 91dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 90dBVoice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 78dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 6654 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 206711 (v7) GeekBench: 6055 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)