Google Pixel XL vs HTC U11

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel XL and the HTC U11, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Google Pixel XL smartphone

Google Pixel XL

From $95
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HTC U11 smartphone

HTC U11

From $75
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Head to head

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
Price$95$75
Our rating8/108/10
Battery3,450 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired charging18W18W
RAM (max)—6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size5.5 in5.5 in
Main camera12.3 MP12 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)168 g169 g
ReleasedOct 2016May 2017
Summary: Google Pixel XL is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel XL is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC U11 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
TypeAMOLEDSuper LCD5 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.5 inches5.5 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi density)1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Platform

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
OSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) with HTC Sense UI
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530Adreno 540

Memory

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
Internal32GB/128GB64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
RAM4GB—
Card slotNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2 TB)

Main Camera

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
Single12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF—
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panoramaDual-LED flash, HDR Boost, Panorama, Pro mode with manual control, 32 sec. long exposure, RAW format support
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps4K@30fps (with 3D Audio), 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
Modules—Single
Specs—12 MP, f/1.7, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS

Selfie Camera

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
Single8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm—
FeaturesHDRLive make-up
Video1080p@30fps1080p
Modules—Single
Specs—16 MP, f/2.0, BSI sensor, HDR Boost

Battery

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
TypeLi-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired, PD2.0Fast charging 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)

Body

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
Dimensions154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight168 g169 g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, glass top backGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM
Water & Dust Resistance—IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Comms

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNot specified
USBUSB Type-C 3.0USB Type-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort)
GPS—Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Launch

Google Pixel XLHTC U11
Announced2016, October 04May 16, 2017
StatusReleased 2016, October 20Released June 2017

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Google Pixel XL or HTC U11?

Google Pixel XL — 3,450 mAh for the Google Pixel XL versus 3,000 mAh for the HTC U11.

Which is lighter, Google Pixel XL or HTC U11?

Google Pixel XL — 168 g for the Google Pixel XL versus 169 g for the HTC U11.

Which is newer, Google Pixel XL or HTC U11?

HTC U11 — Oct 2016 for the Google Pixel XL versus May 2017 for the HTC U11.

Is the Google Pixel XL or the HTC U11 rated higher?

We rate the Google Pixel XL 8/10 and the HTC U11 8/10.

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