HTC U12+ vs Google Pixel 2 XL

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PHONES
Phone Names HTC U12+ 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 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 49, 41, 661, 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-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Launch
Announced2018, May 232017, October 04. Released 2017, October 17
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, June 29Discontinued
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions156.6 x 73.9 x 8.7 mm (6.17 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM + eSIM
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)175 g (6.17 oz)
 IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) Pressure-sensitive buttons-
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning 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 (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio)6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD6, HDR10P-OLED
Platform
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
GPUAdreno 630Adreno 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)No
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 16 MP (12 MP effective), f/2.6, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, AF-
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDRLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single-12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Video4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), HDR, 24-bit/96kHz stereo sound rec.4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie camera
Dual8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm-
FeaturesHDR, panoramaHDR
Single-8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jack-No
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 32-bit/384kHz audio -
Comms
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, 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, QC3, 50% in 35 min (advertised)10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
Talk timeUp to 24 h (3G)-
TypeLi-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsTranslucent Blue, Ceramic Black, Flame RedJust Black, Black & White
ModelsU12, 2Q55100G011C
PriceAbout 450 EURAbout 520 EUR
Tests
Audio quality Noise -93.7dB / Crosstalk -52.7dB Noise - 93.7 / Crosstalk - 79.7
Battery life Endurance rating 64h Endurance rating 88h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: 1818:1 (nominal), 3.085 (sunlight) Contrast ratio: ∞
Loudspeaker Voice 77dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 99dB Voice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 78dB
Performance AnTuTu: 263696 (v7) GeekBench: 9001 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 206711 (v7) GeekBench: 6055 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
OUR TESTS
Audio quality-Noise - 93.7 / Crosstalk - 79.7
Battery (old)-Endurance rating 88h
Camera-Photo / Video
Display-Contrast ratio: ∞
Loudspeaker-Voice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 78dB
Performance-AnTuTu: 206711 (v7) GeekBench: 6055 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)