Edge Sense
USonic
Camera
Design
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Squeeze to do more. Faster.
Created by HTC. Powered by Google
HTC U11 life gives you the best innovations from HTC U11 without putting the squeeze on your wallet.
It all starts with our latest innovation, Edge Sense. A simple squeeze lets you do things faster and some things never before possible!
And there’s so much more. HTC USonic for audio that’s adapted to you, with Active Noise Cancellation so you can truly lose yourself in the moment. A camera that captures stunningly clear photos and videos. A phone with a weather resistant IP67 rating that can handle and maintain high-level performance in even rough weather.
And the HTC U11 life is an Android One phone that features a best-in-class software experience designed by Google.
All it takes is one squeeze to fall in love with HTC U11 life.
EDGE SENSE
Ready, set, squeeze
HTC U11 life features our highly acclaimed, groundbreaking technology – Edge Sense.
A simple squeeze now lets you do more than ever before in a snap. Launching your camera is incredibly fast. Just pick up your phone and squeeze. Another squeeze and you’ve just captured a magical moment. No more fumbling for buttons or awkward hand positions. A squeeze also lets you switch easily and smoothly between the front and main cameras. With Edge Sense, taking pictures on your smartphone with one hand is easy and you can hold it just like a real camera. You can even launch your favorite apps. Call up a voice assistant. It’s fast, intuitive and easy one-handed operation.
GOOGLE MAPS
GOOGLE PLAY MUSIC
INSTAGRAM
GOOGLE MAPS
Zoom in with a simple squeeze.
GOOGLE PLAY MUSIC
Squeeze to play or pause your music even when the screen is off.
INSTAGRAM
Squeeze to launch 'Stories' for easy one-handed operation.
Innovation that’s a gimme, not a gimmick
Not only can you launch your favorite app, now you can also squeeze to utilize features within that app! Squeeze to open Google Maps and Google Photos, then again to zoom in. Easily capture photos with 3rd party cameras like those in Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. The possibilities are almost endless! HTC U11 life gives you one-handed convenience, flexibility and the power to do more, perfect for today’s fast-paced world. It’s a feature that should be a gimme on every smartphone, not a gimmick.
Squeeze is the new “open sesame”
Edge Sense lets you access Google Assistant faster than before, allowing these two powerful voice assistants to provide even more timely help. Find a restaurant, order a pizza, get directions to a new hot spot, or get the latest weather for your upcoming travel destination. No need to say “OK Google”. Just squeeze, ask your question, sit back and watch either of these assistants work their magic.
GOOGLE
ASSISTANT
ASSISTANT
The Google Assistant is just a squeeze away
Meet your Google Assistanti on HTC U11 life. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own personal Google, always ready to help. To get started, just say “Ok Google” even when the screen is off or squeeze the device to get help whenever you need it.
GOOGLE
ASSISTANT
ASSISTANT
The Google Assistant is just a squeeze away
Meet your Google Assistanti on HTC U11 life. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own personal Google, always ready to help. To get started, just say “Ok Google” even when the screen is off or squeeze the device to get help whenever you need it.
Amazing photos in any weather
With HTC U11 life’s weather resistant IP67 ratedii package, Edge Sense lets you snap great photos with a simple squeeze even when there is dust, rain or snow coming at you. When the elements make it tough to use your screen, Edge Sense makes it possible to click away effortlessly without even having to touch the screen.
During the winter months when it’s both wet and cold, keep the gloves on and your hands dry and toasty while Edge Sense lets you use your phone easily.
HTC USONIC
Active Noise Cancellation
USonic
Hi-Res
Active Noise Cancellation
Enjoy your new love in silence
Shut out the noise. HTC USonic incorporates Active Noise Cancellation, which reduces disruptions and distractions around you, so you can stay immersed in your music, videos or games. Active Noise Cancellation works automatically, continuously monitoring environmental sound levels and quickly adjusting to new noises or disturbances.
Enhanced
Original
Enhanced
Original
USonic
Earbuds that listen to U and know what’s best
Immerse yourself in one of the most personal audio experiences on a smartphone. HTC U11 life brings you the same experience on HTC U11 of unmatched audio with HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation and the ability to tune audio to your unique hearing. Other headsets focus more on trying to tailor your ears to the sound coming from the headset. We take the opposite approach. Our USonic earbuds map your inner ear with an advanced sonar-like technology and then adapt the sound profile to your unique biology. This creates an incredibly personal and optimized listening experience with vibrant audio tailored specifically for you.
Hi-Res
Hi-Res sound tailored to U
Like HTC U11, HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation on HTC U11 life is Hi-Res Audio certified for truly epic sound on a smartphone. Enjoy the highest highs and the lowest lows with 24-bit sound that blows away what you’d hear on a CD. With Hi-Res Audio, it’s possible to hear notes and sounds you might not have ever known were there!
CAMERA
16 million reasons and more to love this camera
Life moves pretty fast and you need a camera that can keep up and let you master a key component of great photos: light. With HTC U11 life, we’re giving you just that. A 16MP shooter with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for super fast focus speeds with reduced blur. Our camera also gives you HDR Boost without the lag and more dynamic exposure range, major noise reduction, excellent detail preservation and better white balance enhancement.
With HTC U11 life, you’ll love all the memories you can capture with this superb camera.
Front Camera
HDR Boost
Video
Front Camera
Give yourself some love. Day or night
The new front camera combines high-resolution 16MP detail and our UltraPixel light sensitivity for brilliant selfies day or night. It also utilizes the same powerful HDR Boost and noise reduction as the main camera. Take your selfie game to the next level with the HTC U11 life front camera.
HDR Boost
Amazing HDR without the wait
HDR Boost, which we introduced on HTC U11, is such a great feature that we had to make sure you have it on HTC U11 life. HDR Boost gives you all the benefits of HDR without the lag. HDR Boost delivers clearer, more balanced pictures by taking multiple shots that measure the darkest shadows and brightest highlights without slowdown. HTC U11 life enhances textures and colors, increases visible detail and brings out the best in every shot.
Video
Memories of a lifetime in 4K and Hi-Res Audio
HTC U11 life brings you our Temporal Noise Reduction technology that captures some of the clearest video yet. Our camera analyzes information from the previous and next frames and then removes unwanted electronic noise so you can enjoy some of the smoothest, most vivid video from a smartphone camera. Add in 4K video recording with 30 frames per second (fps) to Hi-Res Audio recording for crisp sights and sounds on whatever you record.
ANDROID ONE IS
ANDROID AT ITS BEST
ANDROID AT ITS BEST
Get the latest from Google
The HTC U11 life brings you the best of Android from the start. You’ll get everything you want, in one place, like a secure phone featuring your favorite Google apps including YouTube, the Google Assistant, Google Maps and more. Plus, the Android One software experience is simple and easy to navigate and customize. The HTC U11 life ships with Android™ 8.0 Oreo. Smarter, faster, more powerful and sweeter than ever, Android™ 8.0 Oreo optimizes your battery performance so you can do whatever you love, longer.iii
LATEST ANDROID
UPDATES
UPDATES
GOOGLE PLAY
PROTECT
PROTECT
* Your phone will receive at least two years of OS upgrades to the latest version of Android
HTC SENSE COMPANION
Battery
Saver
Saver
Performance
Weather
Fitness
POI
Restaurant
ETA
Smart
Alarms
Alarms
Battery Saver
Don’t get caught by surprise.
Some days, you might be in too much of a hurry to make sure your phone is fully charged. HTC Sense Companion is smart enough to notice if you have any appointments that day and will remind you to recharge while you have time or bring a power bank.
Performance
Keeps your phone running smoothly.
HTC Sense Companion will make sure your phone is running at its optimum speed. It will suggest clearing junk files and unused apps for more free space and can activate Boost+ anytime your phone needs a little extra juice.
Weather
Be prepared for anything.
You can’t always have an eye on the sky, but with HTC Sense Companion, you will never have to worry. It will let you know if you need to dress warm or might need an umbrella. It will even warn you if your upcoming weekend plans might be in jeopardy.
Fitness
A personal trainer in your pocket.
When it comes to getting fit, HTC Sense Companion can give you just the motivation you need. It keeps up with your daily movements and provides you a weekly step-count report. You can even check your progress to make sure you are always on track.
Points of Interest
Hit all the hottest spots.
Whenever you travel, HTC Sense Companion will be your very own tour guide and make sure you never miss any of the must-see sites. As you explore a new place, it will suggest points of interest nearby and assist you in having a more fulfilling trip each time.
Restaurant
Looking for a taste adventure?
HTC Sense Companion can recommend interesting restaurants nearby that you might never have known otherwise. Who knows? Your favorite new restaurant might be just around the corner. Let HTC Sense Companion lead you there.
ETA
Always take the quickest route.
HTC Sense Companion is able to track traffic conditions between your home and work. If there is a jam or delay, it will recommend you leave a bit earlier and can even interface with Google Maps to find you alternate routes.
Smart Alarms
Waking up has never been more glorious
HTC Sense Companion helps remind you of early events or an upcoming holiday and will even set an early alarm for you as well as turn off alarms on holiday mornings so you can sleep in.
QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ MOBILE PROCESSING
Powerful, not power hungry
HTC U11 life powered by the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 mobile platformv gives you the performance you’d expect from a top-notch mobile processor. Though it’s amazingly small at 14nm, it packs a powerful punch providing you crystal clear graphics, seamless streaming of hi-def movies or staying connected at ridiculously fast speeds on less battery power. Compared with HTC 10, you get close to 2 hours more video playback, 20 hours more music playback on the speaker, 14 hours more playback with headphones and close to 2 hours longer web browsing time via Wi-Fi.vi Every HTC U11 life comes with this same performance no matter where you are in the world.
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DESIGN
Liquid Surface
Inspired
Inspired
Tri-axis
Symmetry
Symmetry
Display
Liquid Surface Inspired
A salute to the beauty of HTC U11
HTC U11 life’s design is a continuation of our liquid surface design philosophy. Inspired by the beauty and grace of glass, HTC U11 life incorporates an acrylic glass back surface that’s pleasing to the eye. The phone is crafted to impress using Optical Spectrum Hybrid Deposition. By layering highly-refractive precious minerals across the phone’s back cover, we’ve created stunningly vivid colorsiv that transform light with every movement you make.
Tri-axis Symmetry
Light in your pocket and symmetrically slim
While HTC U11 life is heavy on great features, it’s surprisingly light, weighing a mere 142g. It’s symmetrically slim too as we’ve incorporated the 3-axis symmetry concept of HTC U11 to give you a phone that is slim no matter which way you hold it. Not only is HTC U11 life beautiful but it offers a comfortable grip as well.
Display
An eye-popping show of color
The 5.2” Full HD display on HTC U11 life brings out incredible colors to make whatever you’re viewing or playing a real treat. And it’s protected with Gorilla Glass for durability and better resistance to those deep scratches that can cause glass to break.
HTC U11 life Clear Shield
Powerful protection meets pure convenience. HTC U11 life Clear Shield is designed to work perfectly with Edge Sense, allowing you to squeeze and interact with your phone any time. And, because it’s see-through, it lets your phone’s beauty shine out, while still providing sleek yet dependable protection against damage, dirt and dust.
COLOR FAMILY
- Google Assistant compatibility and availability may vary by region. Please consult with your local operator.
- HTC U11 life has an IP67 rating and is dust, splash and water resistant up to 1 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes and tested under controlled laboratory conditions. Normal wear and tear may decrease splash and water resistance over time. Do not attempt to charge or otherwise use the USB Type-C port on a wet HTC U11 life. For drying instruction and tips on maintaining water resistance, consult the user guide, support site, or the Help app on the device. Liquid damage may not be covered under warranty.
- For more information, please refer to https://www.android.com/one. Your phone will receive at least two years of OS upgrades to the latest version of Android. Android is a trademark of Google LLC; Oreo is a trademark of Mondelez International, Inc. group.
- Color availability varies by market.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Used with permission.
- Performance tests are conducted in HTC laboratories using specific HTC devices. Battery life varies by use and settings. Usage, environment conditions, network connectivity and other factors may vary the actual outcome.
Dimensions and Weight1
149.09 x 72.9 x 8.1, 142g
149.09 x 72.9 x 8.1, 142g
Platform Android2
Android™ 8.0 with Android One
Main Camera
- 16MP
- PDAF
- BSI sensor
- ƒ/2.0 aperture
- Self timer up to 10 seconds
- Face detection
- Pro mode with manual controls and RAW format support
- HDR Boost
- Panorama
- Hyperlapse
- Slow motion video
- 4K video recording
- Video Pic
- 16MP
- PDAF
- BSI sensor
- ƒ/2.0 aperture
- Self timer up to 10 seconds
- Face detection
- Pro mode with manual controls and RAW format support
- HDR Boost
- Panorama
- Hyperlapse
- Slow motion video
- 4K video recording
- Video Pic
Location
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Sound
- HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation
- Hi-Res audio stereo recording
- Hi-Res audio certified
Gesture and Others
- Always on voice commands
- Sensor Hub for activity tracking
HTC Edge Sense
Squeeze phone to launch features and more
Squeeze phone to launch features and more
Display
5.2 inch, Full HD 1080p
- 5.2 inch, Full HD 1080p (1080 x 1920 pixels)
- Super LCD
- Corning® Gorilla® Glass
SIM Card Type
Nano SIM
Front Camera
- 16MP
- BSI sensor
- ƒ/2.0 aperture
- Live make-up
- Auto Selfie (keep still or smile)
- Voice Selfie
- Self timer up to 10 seconds
- HDR Boost
- Selfie Panorama
- Full HD 1080p video recording
- 16MP
- BSI sensor
- ƒ/2.0 aperture
- Live make-up
- Auto Selfie (keep still or smile)
- Voice Selfie
- Self timer up to 10 seconds
- HDR Boost
- Selfie Panorama
- Full HD 1080p video recording
Sensors
- Ambient light sensor
- Proximity sensor
- Motion G-sensor
- Compass sensor
- Gyro sensor
- Magnetic sensor
- Fingerprint sensor
- Sensor Hub
- Edge Sensor
Battery and Charging Speed5
- Capacity: 2600 mAh
- Capacity: 2600 mAh
- Talk time on 3G/4G network: up to 21/22 Hours
- Standby time on 3G/4G network: up to 8/9 Days
- Power saving mode
Water Protection
IP67
IP67
CPU Speed
Qualcomm™ Snapdragon™ 630, octa-core
Qualcomm™ Snapdragon™ 630, octa-core
Memory3
- ROM: 32GB / 64G, RAM: 3GB / 4GB
- Extended memory: microSDXC™ up to 2TB
- ROM: 32GB / 64G, RAM: 3GB / 4GB
- Extended memory: microSDXC™ up to 2TB
Network4
- 2G/2.5G - GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- 3G UMTS
- 900/850/AWS/1900/2100 (B8/B5/B4/B2/B1), HSDPA 42, HSUPA 5.76
- 4G LTE
- FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B12/B17/B13/B28/B20/B66
- with 2CA, 3CA
- VoLTE,Wi-Fi Calling
Connectivity
- NFC
- BlueTooth® 5.0
- Wi-Fi®: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz)
- USB 2.0, Type-C
- Capacitive keys
Multimedia
Audio supported formats:
Playback: .3gp, .mp4, .m4a, .aac, .ts, .flac, .mid, .xmf, .rtttl, .rtx, .ota, .imy, .mp3, mkv, .wav, .ogg
Recording: .aac, .flac
Video supported formats:
Playback: .3gp, .mp4, .ts, webm, mkv
Recording: .mp4, .mkv
All units of measurement may vary slightly according to manufacturing tolerance.
Platform may be different after software update.
Available storage is less due to phone software. Available storage is subject to change based on phone software updates and apps usage. Extended memory limited to available microSD card size.
Network bands in regions may be different, depending on the mobile operator and your location. 4G LTE only available in select countries. Upload and download speeds also depend on the mobile operator.
The battery claims herein may vary based on cellular network, location, signal strength, feature configurations, app and phone usage, and many other factors. Actual results may vary.
Note:
Specifications may be different after software update and are subject to change without prior notice.