Features and prices of the Taiwanese four-camera ‘Squeezable’

At least without leaving the free fall she had been immersed in for years. HTC continues to fight the tide to return to profitability and secure its place at the top of the phone campo. After the great but quickly forgotten U11+, today Taiwan presents us with the model that will dominate its catalog for the coming months: the HTC U12+.

The leaks have left little room for surprises, but HTC hasn’t stopped letting the world know all the details of its latest flagship phone, which it claims to be one of the main contenders for high-end 2018, so they’ll have to contend with models like the Samsung Galaxy S9+, Huawei P20 Pro or the future Google plus Pixel 3 XL and Xperia XZ2 Premium. And what better way to find out if the new HTC lives up to that than with a review all the features, specifications and prices of this new Taiwanese móvil.

HTC U12+, all info

General, The new U12+ could be seen as a slight iterative leap over the previous U11+. Both the design and the technical part are comparable, although at the photographic level we will find more than one important difference, especially due to the inclusion of no less than four different sensors in the device.

Liquid crystal bodies with collapsible frames

Since the launch of the U Ultra in 2016 HTC hasn’t parted with glass as a construction material on its older phones. above. The U12+ wasn’t going to get any smaller, of course, and we encountered a device reminiscent of the company’s previous flagship model Liquid glass chassis that surrounds its entire surface except the sides, which are covered with an aluminum rim which contains the cables for the antennas and the slot for microSD and nanoSIM, as well as the USB type C 3.1 connection next to the speaker.

But it’s worth stopping at one curious detail: the physical side buttons. Both the volume and power buttons are non-mechanical buttonsHowever, by using the same sensors of the Edge Sense 2 system, they are able to transfer the pressure exerted by the usuario to their interpretation of vibrations and fulfill their mission without the need to incorporate any moving parts.

Despite the good use of its front end, we are faced with a large terminal. They are The device measures more than 15 centimeters in height, is almost 9 millimeters thick and weighs around 190 grams, which will likely drive those who love extremely compact devices. However, the firm ensures that the ergonomics of the terminal are excellent thanks to the curves that cross its back.

At more than 15 centimeters in height, 9 millimeters in thickness and almost 190 grams in weight, the HTC U12+ is a large phone, although the curvature of the glass on the back promises improved comfort of use..

Of course, the detail that is not missing is the protection against water and dust with IP68 level, the maximum that we find today in the high-end segment. There are other important additions the rear fingerprint readereither The frames reachable edge feel 2which emplees new improved sensors that are more sensitive to pressure and allows you to perform various actions or open applications by pressing the sides of the device or activating the screen mode one hand, suitable for a phone with these dimensions. As with the previous U11, the pressure level will be usuario adjustable.

Borderless SuperLCD display

HTC continues to refuse to jump on the OLED technology bandwagon, which the vast majority of high-end manufacturers have already adopted in their flagship phones. Instead, the Taiwanese promised one again 6th Generation Super LCD Panelwhich in this edition grows too 6 inch, with Quad HD+ resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 pixelsgiving a density of 537 pixels per inch, and a aspect ratio at 18:9.

The panel is surrounded by narrow display bezels at the top and bottom and is almost non-existent on the sides, thanks in part to the 2.5D curvature of Gorilla Glass 5 which camouflages them perfectly. Due to the reduced borders, there are no physical navigation buttons on the U12+ and these are included on the screen.

The 6-inch Quad HD + Super LCD6 screen supports DCI-P3 and HDR10 technology.

The brand also hasn’t forgotten to refine the panel in its own way and integrate support for it DCI-P3 color spectrum Full support, sRGB and HDR10.

The new one from a Taiwanese company gains performance but loses battery

I’m afraid that performance isn’t one of the reasons why HTC is so far in the phone industry. The star terminals are characteristic of the brand Got the best of the best in you and the U12+ maintains this series thanks to the platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 845with 64 bit, 10 nm and 8 cores with a maximum frequency of 2.8 GHz.

The processor is supported Memory module 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, and when it comes to storing information, enjoy 64 or 128 GB, expandable up to 2 TB vía microSD. A woman makes sure that the light stays on. 3,500miliamperio-hora batterya significant reduction compared to the U11+’s 3,930miliamperio-hora, although we’re confident that the Snapdragon 845 chip and Android 8.0 Oreo on HTC Sense Make your contribution to energy efficiency. Anyway, when it comes to going through the charger, the Quick Charge technology promises us up to 50% battery life in just over half an hour, although on this occasion he enjoyed the compatibility with Qi wireless charging estándares. lost. the U11+.

Although the U12+ gains power with the Snapdragon 845 and the jump to 6 gigas de memoria as a base value, the battery reduces its capacity by more than 400 miliamperio-hora compared to the U11+, and wireless charging compatibility is lost along the way.

One of the aspects where I personally expected changes was the programa. HTC Sense isn’t an aggressive or onerous customization layer like other reference manufacturers cánido be, but the truth is In terms of functionality and appearance, it has stagnated for a few generations. We hope that the update to Android P already confirmed for the U12+ will bring the news that owners of HTC devices deserve.

The dual camera returns to HTC four years later

The HTC Evo 3D was the brand’s first phone with a pair of photo sensors on the backA terminal that, despite its innovation in 2012, went unnoticed on the market. Later, in 2014, the company decided to revive this feature, albeit with a very different approach than the HTC One M8 and since. then we have not seen the company’s flagship with two sensors, although the latest terminals do not have to be among the leaders in mobile photography.

Now, four years after we last saw a dual-camera HTC model, The U12+ relies on a double rear sensor, 12 + 16 megapixels which have little to do with the cameras of the classic M8. The main camera with 12 megapixels and f/1.75 emplees the brand’s UltraPixel 4 technology and achieves a pixel size of 1.2 µm and OIS that have and cánido Record 4K vídeo at up to 60 FPS or 1080p vídeo at 240 FPS. For her, The secondary sensor is a 16-megapixel f/2.6 telephoto lens with up to 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom.

HTC wants to put one of its flagship devices back at the forefront of mobile photography, through dual 12 and 16 megapixel cameras with OIS, PDAF, HDR Boost and more, achieving a score of 13 points in DXOMark.

That Room that is equipped with UltraSpeed ​​autofocus 2 — a system that combines PDAF with laser autofocus – and that HDR Boost algorithm that enhances photos by combining multiple shotsIt also includes the mode bokehAugmented reality stickers and a professional mode that lets you control almost every imaginable parameter while taking a photo.

For autofotos we are happy about two additional sensors, with 8 megapixels and f/2.0 aperture each It allows you to capture images with a field of view of up to 84º. The two front sensors also have a portrait mode, augmented reality stickers, HDR Boost, makeup mode and 3D face unlock, according to the brand more secure than what we cánido find in most Android phones on the market.

The sound is another part that HTC has not neglected on this occasion mid 2018 when – whether we like it or not – the audio jack in most high-end teléfonos inteligentes will no longer have room to make room do for this future. Cable, HTC is facilitating the transition with the HTC USonic headset with USB Type-C included in the phone box. On the other hand, the terminal’s speakers use the proprietary Boomsound technology and when it comes to transmitting audio vía Bluetooth, we enjoy aptX HD and LDAC compatibility up to 32 bits.

Summary of Specifications

price and availability

As usual, we’ll have to wait a few more weeks to find the latest HTC model in stores around the world. Commercialization of the U12+ will begin Mid-June in the countries where the company officially operates, including Spainwhere you cánido already access the pre-registration through the company’s official website. In terms of pricing, we’re happy to know that HTC has decided to steer clear of the €900 or €1,000 that some manufacturers are already charging for their latest creations and the U12+ a slightly more expensive price that starts at 799 euros.

• HTC U12+ 6/64GB: 799 euros
• HTC U12+ 6/128GB: 899 euros