A new version of HTC U11 has been launched: HTC U11 Eyes, with a more affordable price tag and lower-end specs. We think it is time to compare it with the costlier version of the flagship, U11 Plus, which is exactly the opposite: a more powerful variant with a more expensive price tag. Is it worth choosing the higher-end version of the mid-range variant is enough for your needs? Let’s discover it with a HTC U11 Eyes vs HTC U11 Plus comparison of their specs.
HTC U11 Eyes vs HTC U11 Plus
| HTC U11 Eyes | HTC U11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 157.9 x 75 x 8.5 mm, 185 grams | 158.5 x 74.9 x 8.5 mm, 188 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 18:9 ratio, Super LCD3 | 6 inches, 1440 x 2880p (Quad HD+), 538 ppi, 18:9 ratio, Super LCD6 |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, octa-core 2.45 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 8.0 Oreo, HTC Sense UI | Android 8.0 Oreo, HTC Sense UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | 12 + MP, f/1.7 OIS Dual 5 + 5 MP f/2.2 front camera |
12 MP, f/1.7, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3930 mAh, Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) | 3930 mAh, Fast Battery Charging (Quick Charge 3.0) |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP67 standard, facial recognition | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP68 certified |
The big difference between HTC U11 Eyes and U11 Plus is obviously in the hardware department. The first has a Snapdragon 652 SoC, while the second has a Snapdragon 835 which is a much more powerful chipset, as we are talking about a midrange SoC vs the best flagship SoC currently in the market. HTC U11 Plus has also more RAM in its most expensive variant (6 GB). So the Plus version is much faster and smoother in every scenario. The rest of the specs and potentialities are not so different, even though the U11 Plus looks slightly better in each of them. The display has a higher resolution, the main camera is slightly better, and there is also a better certification for water-resistance in the Plus model. But there’s an element in the EYEs which is not present in the U11+ — the dual front camera with face recognition.
The real advantage of HTC U11 Eyes is the price, as it has been launched in China at about $512, while its opponent has a listing price of €800 (almost $1,000). But note that it is possible to find the standard HTC U11 model with Snapdragon 835 (the one with bezels) at less than €600. It means that at this moment U11 Eyes is still not a great option to buy.
HTC U11 Eyes vs HTC U11 Plus: PROS and CONS
HTC U11 EYEs
PROS
- More affordable price
- Dual front camera
- Face recognition
- Waterproof
CONS
- Old Midrange SoC
HTC U11 Plus
PROS
- Flagship-level components
- Better camera
- Better display
CONS
- Very High Price
