OnePlus 5 has been in a lot of headlines recently. It is the long-awaited smartphone from OnePlus after OnePlus 3 and 3T. Today, we will have a OnePlus 5 vs HTC U 11 battle to see which phone will come out on top!

OnePlus 5 vs HTC U 11: 8GB RAM, 3580mAH, 128GB

First, in this OnePlus 5 vs HTC U 11 battle, we will take a look at what both phones offer regarding performance. Under the hood, OnePlus 5 has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, alongside 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM (non-expandable). Meanwhile, HTC U 11 specs also offer the latest SND 835 processor, but with only 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (+up to 256GB). Performance-wise, OnePlus may be a bit better, but HTC U 11 is more flexible in storage options.

OnePlus 5 battery is expected to have 3580mAh capacity, while HTC U 11 battery is 3000mAh. We can see that the OnePlus flagship will last more than the HTC one. Outside, OnePlus 5 sports a 5.5″ display with 2K resolution. The phone from HTC has a 5.5″ screen, also with 2K resolution. Regarding display, both phones are about the same as each other. Both phones also run Android 7.1 Nougat OS out of the box.

In the next part of this OnePlus 5 vs HTC U 11 comparison, the camera will be the focus. Reports on OnePlus 5 camera at the back have not been consistent, as it could have either a 23MP lens or dual 12MP lenses. On the other hand, HTC U 11 camera features a 12MP lens at the back. OnePlus 5 will have an 8MP selfie camera, while HTC U 11 has a 16MP selfie shooter. In any case, OnePlus 5 wins out in photography generally, but HTC U 11 is better for taking selfies.

OnePlus 5 vs HTC U 11: Price comparison

Finally, both phones’ pricing will be considered here. OnePlus 5 price is speculated to be about $650 (~Rs. 42,140), while HTC U 11 price is $749 (~Rs. 48,000). Overall, OnePlus 5 should be the better phone out of the two! What do you think of both phones?