HTC U12 - Features and reviews
Created date: 02/24/2018, 22:25:03, Updated date: 09/30/2018, 13:25:03
What are the strengths of the HTC U12? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the HTC U12 is right for you.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 4042 smartphones |
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| Assessment Items | Scores |
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| Portability | 59/100 |
| Screen size | 90/100 |
| Screen clarity | 93/100 |
| Battery duration | 71/100 |
| Processing capability | 91/100 |
| Multitasking | 90/100 |
| Camera function | 58/100 |
Features, Performance, and Reviews for the HTC U12
The camera function of HTC U12
The main camera of the HTC U12 has a capacity of 12 MP pixels, and is adequate for normal use. But some users may feel dissatisfied with the picture quality.
The HTC U12 comes with a 8 MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.
The battery performance of HTC U12
The HTC U12 has a relatively large battery with 3420 mAh. The HTC U12 has a good battery life compared to other smartphones. You won't feel stressed even if you spend all day surfing the web or on Twitter and you can also watch videos or play games on the go without having to worry too much about the battery. If you watch videos or play games for too long, however, you might want to watch your battery a bit.
HTC U12's size
The HTC U12 is 3.0 inches (75 mm) wide, 5.9 inches (150 mm) tall, and 0.3 inches (8 mm) thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the HTC U12, it weighs about 165 oz (165 g). The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.
In giving an overall rating to the HTC U12, while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.
HTC U12's screen
The HTC U12 has a 6 inch screen. The smartphone has a large, impressive screen, which allows you to enjoy photos and videos to the fullest. It is also very good for writing business documents and doing other work.
The screen of the HTC U12 is extremely clear, and it's able to display everything from images to videos and even video game graphics in perfect clarity.
The CPU performance of HTC U12
The HTC U12 has an extremely high processing power of 2.8GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), so it can smoothly run any app out there with ease. Its performance ranks among the top-class of all smartphones released to date. It's well suited to running even the most demanding of 3D games with ease.
The HTC U12 has a very high RAM capacity at 6GB. There are few cases where the RAM capacity would be insufficient, so it is also well suited to multitasking. It's unlikely to feel slow even when switching between several different apps.
The HTC U12 is an exceptional high-end smartphone. You will be fully content with its performance in all areas. It is a must-have for you if operation performance is important for you.
HTC U12's storage capacity
The HTC U12 has 256GB of data storage, which is perfect for people who frequently take photos and videos. It is suited to taking both photos and videos, and is unlikely to feel inconvenient even with lots of apps or games installed.
Since the HTC U12 is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.
Overall assessment of HTC U12
The HTC U12 is a high-performance smartphone. You're not likely to experience any inconvenience in general use.
The merits and demerits of HTC U12
The merits of HTC U12
- With the large display you can comfortably use it to watch videos and play games.
- Photos and videos are beautiful to look at on the clear screen.
- Its battery life is quite long, so you won't have to worry too much about running out of battery.
- It has a high performance CPU, meaning that even 3D games run smoothly.
The demerits of HTC U12
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Comparing the specifications of HTC U12 against similar products
body size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 54.1 | - | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75 mm) x 5.9 inches (150 mm) x 0.3 inches (8 mm) | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 50.7 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.1 inches (154 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.7 mm) | |||
| Android One X2 | 56.0 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73 mm) x 5.9 inches (149 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm) | |||
| HTC U11 life | 56.0 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73 mm) x 5.9 inches (149 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm) | |||
| HTC U12+ | 52.0 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73.9 mm) x 6.2 inches (156.6 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.7 mm) | |||
| HTC Desire 12 | 58.0 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (70.8 mm) x 5.8 inches (148.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.2 mm) | |||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 51.8 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75 mm) x 6.2 inches (157.9 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.5 mm) | |||
| HTC U11+ | 51.8 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (74.9 mm) x 6.2 inches (158.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.5 mm) | |||
body weight
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 64.4 | - | Weight:165 oz (165 g) | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 62.4 | ≈ | Weight:170 oz (170 g) | |||
| Android One X2 | 73.5 | Weight:142 oz (142 g) | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 73.5 | Weight:142 oz (142 g) | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 55.2 | Weight:188 oz (188 g) | ||||
| HTC Desire 12 | 75.5 | Weight:137 oz (137 g) | ||||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 56.4 | Weight:185 oz (185 g) | ||||
| HTC U11+ | 55.2 | Weight:188 oz (188 g) | ||||
screen size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 90.0 | - | Display size:6 inch | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 82.0 | Display size:5.5 inch | ||||
| Android One X2 | 77.2 | Display size:5.2 inch | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 77.2 | Display size:5.2 inch | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 90.0 | ≈ | Display size:6 inch | |||
| HTC Desire 12 | 82.0 | Display size:5.5 inch | ||||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 90.0 | ≈ | Display size:6 inch | |||
| HTC U11+ | 90.0 | ≈ | Display size:6 inch | |||
RAM capacity
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | RAM capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 90.0 | - | RAM size:6GB | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | ||||
| Android One X2 | 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 90.0 | ≈ | RAM size:6GB | |||
| HTC Desire 12 | 60.0 | RAM size:3GB | ||||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | ||||
| HTC U11+ | 90.0 | ≈ | RAM size:6GB | |||
storage size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | storage size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 91.5 | - | Storage size:256GB | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | ||||
| Android One X2 | 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 90.0 | ≈ | Storage size:128GB | |||
| HTC Desire 12 | 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | ||||
| HTC U11+ | 90.0 | ≈ | Storage size:128GB | |||
battery
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 71.3 | - | Battery capacity:3420 mAh | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 65.0 | Battery capacity:3000 mAh | ||||
| Android One X2 | 59.0 | Battery capacity:2600 mAh | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 59.0 | Battery capacity:2600 mAh | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 72.5 | ≈ | Battery capacity:3500 mAh | |||
| HTC Desire 12 | 61.0 | Battery capacity:2730 mAh | ||||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 79.0 | Battery capacity:3930 mAh | ||||
| HTC U11+ | 79.0 | Battery capacity:3930 mAh | ||||
rear-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | rear-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 59.3 | - | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 59.3 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||
| Android One X2 | 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| HTC Desire 12 | 61.7 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 59.3 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||
| HTC U11+ | 59.3 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||
front-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | front-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 58.3 | - | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 75.4 | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| Android One X2 | 75.4 | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 75.4 | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 58.3 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||
| HTC Desire 12 | 50.0 | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 50.0 | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||
| HTC U11+ | 58.3 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||
grip
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | grip | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 59.2 | - | Color:Black,green, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75 mm) x 5.9 inches (150 mm) x 0.3 inches (8 mm), Weight:165 oz (165 g) | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 56.6 | ≈ | Color:ー/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.1 inches (154 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.7 mm), Weight:170 oz (170 g) | |||
| Android One X2 | 64.8 | Color:ー/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73 mm) x 5.9 inches (149 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm), Weight:142 oz (142 g) | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 64.8 | Color:/ ー/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73 mm) x 5.9 inches (149 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm), Weight:142 oz (142 g) | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 53.6 | Color:ー, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73.9 mm) x 6.2 inches (156.6 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.7 mm), Weight:188 oz (188 g) | ||||
| HTC Desire 12 | 66.8 | Color:Cool Black/Warm Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (70.8 mm) x 5.8 inches (148.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.2 mm), Weight:137 oz (137 g) | ||||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 54.1 | Color:Black/Red/Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75 mm) x 6.2 inches (157.9 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.5 mm), Weight:185 oz (185 g) | ||||
| HTC U11+ | 53.5 | Color:Translucent Black/Ceramic Black/Amazing Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (74.9 mm) x 6.2 inches (158.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.5 mm), Weight:188 oz (188 g) | ||||
screen cleanliness
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen cleanliness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 93.9 | - | Display type:Super LCD5, Screen resolution (width x height):2160 x 3840, Pixel density:734 ppi | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 88.5 | Display type:Super LCD 5, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:534 ppi | ||||
| Android One X2 | 85.5 | Display type:Super LCD 3, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423 ppi | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 85.5 | Display type:Super LCD 3, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423 ppi | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 88.5 | Display type:ー ーLCD 6, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2880, Pixel density:536 ppi | ||||
| HTC Desire 12 | 59.6 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1440, Pixel density:292 ppi | ||||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 84.9 | Display type:Super LCD3, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2160, Pixel density:402 ppi | ||||
| HTC U11+ | 88.5 | Display type:Super LCD6, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2880, Pixel density:536 ppi | ||||
performance
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC U12 | 91.8 | - | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, CPU specs:2.8GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | |||
| HTC U11 SoftBank | 88.9 | ≈ | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, CPU specs:2.6GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | |||
| Android One X2 | 86.6 | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 630 SDM630, CPU specs:2.2GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | ||||
| HTC U11 life | 86.6 | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 630 SDM630, CPU specs:2.2GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | ||||
| HTC U12+ | 97.5 | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 845 SDM845, CPU specs:2.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | ||||
| HTC Desire 12 | 50.6 | OS:Android, Chipset:Mediatek MT6739, CPU specs:1.3GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:3GB | ||||
| HTC U11 Eyes | 76.0 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652, CPU specs:1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | ||||
| HTC U11+ | 91.1 | ≈ | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835, CPU specs:2.45GHz+1.9GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | |||
Specifications of HTC U12
| HTC U12 | ||||
| Image |  | |||
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| Maker | HTC | |||
| Release date | 4, 2018 | |||
| Color | black,green | |||
| OS | Android | |||
| Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 3.0 inches (75 mm) x 5.9 inches (150 mm) x 0.3 inches (8 mm) | |||
| Weight | 165 oz (165 g) | |||
| Display size | 6 inch | |||
| Display type | Super LCD5 | |||
| Screen resolution (width x height) | 2160 x 3840 | |||
| Pixel density | 734 ppi | |||
| Battery capacity | 3420 mAh | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |||
| CPU specs | 2.8GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore) | |||
| RAM size | 6GB | |||
| Storage size | 256GB | |||
| Rear-camera resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Front-camera resolution | 8 MP | |||
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