HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) vs Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC U11 Life vs Samsung Galaxy A25 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2024 6:40 PM, updated: 3/20/2024 7:07 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A25 X HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare HTC U11 Life X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	396 PPI
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT Super LCD 5	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.5"25% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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Model	U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life	Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/2/2017	12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)	76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	396 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10) Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/75 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)	LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	670 hours (27.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic body • Plastic case included • Amazon Alexa • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion • VoLTE • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min	• Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered