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HTC U11 Life
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HTC U11 Life

Released: 2017, NovemberPrice: About 210 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, December

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 508
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~68.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHTC
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelHTC U11 Life
PriceAbout 210 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBrilliant Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White
ModelsU11 life
Single16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, December
Weight142 g (5.01 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1529:1 (nominal), 3.108 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66
FeaturesHDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, November
Stand-byUp to 670 h (3G)
Announced2017, November
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model, microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions149.1 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm (5.87 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 88dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 4140 (v4.4), GFXBench: 5.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 73h

HTC U11 Life Overview

About HTC U11 Life HTC U11 Life is another flagship from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. HTC U11 Life has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

HTC U11 Life can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the HTC U11 Life?

The HTC U11 Life supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does HTC U11 Life support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many HTC devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting HTC U11 Life void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC U11 Life will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC U11 Life run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC U11 Life.