HTC U12

[jamezr]

Looks like the HTC 12 is coming in April. Anyone interested?
Here are the supposed specs
Category HTC U12
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo with Sense 10
Display 5.99-inch QHD+
18:9 aspect ratio
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Storage Up to 256GB (expandable via microSD)
RAM Up to 6GB
Rear cameras 12MP + 6MP (Sony IMX3xx)
Front camera 8MP
Battery 3,420 mAh
Water resistance IP68
Security HTC Face Unlock

https://www.androidcentral.com/htc-u12

 

[widgeteer]

HTC makes really good phones but it feels like dead company walking. I'd be a little wary.

 

[mtneer]

Didn't the HTC U11 ship with proprietary USB-C headphones? I would wait to see if they rectified that in the U12 before considering a buy.

 

[co.ag.2005]

Didn't the HTC U11 ship with proprietary USB-C headphones? I would wait to see if they rectified that in the U12 before considering a buy.

It did and they reviewed quite well.

 

[Aneres11]

Always interested.

Be good to see what kind of camera results they get with a dual set up seeing as the HTC U11+ camera was touted as one of the only ones that could come close to the Pixel 2's in all scenarios...

 

[5105973]

Always interested here, as well. To me, HTC is the company that’s “magical” lol, I did put down the idea of their squeezy sided phones but in my Pixel 2 it truly is magical. I am amused that I need only squeeze my phone, say “Lumos” (and quickly place my finger on the FPS to instantly unlock) and I have the flashlight. It all happens faster and smoother than my description makes it sound. I don’t feel like such a Muggle when I do that.

I don’t have any illusions about there being any customer service left to speak of if anything goes wrong, though. So my interest is more academic than practical. My Pixel 2’s HTC DNA is satisfyingly strong. I love that.

 

[Breaking Good]

I thought the M7, M8, and M9 were incredibly designed phones ahead of their time. When I dealt with HTC’s tech support over the phone they were awesome.

Sadly, I think HTC’s best days are behind it now. They use to make better phones than Samsung. Now they just want to charge flagship prices for what honestly is a mid-range phone.

I don’t understand why they abandoned the 3.5mm jack. I would think that it is even more popular outside the U.S. which appears to be HTC’s target market.

 

[nviz22]

Seems like HTC smartened up and will release only one major flagship this year. It will also be a prelude to the Pixel 3 in all likelihood. If it is $650 for the same leaked spec sheet, I would be much interested as long as the device offers 6gb RAM. I want to just get myself as future proof as possible since that will be the main RAM quantity for a bit.

 

[kkh786]

HTC will launch its next Android flagship on May 23rd.. HTC’s next major Android release, which is almost certain to be the HTC U12!?

Images ahead of the launch have suggested the U12 won’t have a notch, marking a break with the majority of Android flagships this year.. thankfully!

 

[epicrayban]

It will also be a prelude to the Pixel 3 in all likelihood.

This is honestly the only reason I give HTC any of my attention.

 

[nviz22]

This is honestly the only reason I give HTC any of my attention.

HTC also can get our attention with their lower revenue performances. They cannot get it together either.

 

[Breaking Good]

Seems like HTC smartened up and will release only one major flagship this year.

HTC also can get our attention with their lower revenue performances.

HTC already tried the one phone a year thing with the HTC One M7. It didn’t work out for them then and I doubt it will work out better now.

They cannot get it together either.

Unfortunately, you pretty much nailed it with the post above. Even with making the Pixel line for Google they can’t seem to run a successful company. It’s a shame because they’ve made some amazing products. They just don’t have the scale to compete with companies like Samsung, Huawei or Motorola/Lenovo.

A small, high end phone about the size of the iPhone SE and a phablet sized phone, both with a 3.5mm audio jack, would really help differentiate them from the current crowd. Right now the seem to be lost n he flood of new Android smartphones that are released each year.

They should try to ink a deal with Microsoft to preload Microsoft’s Android launcher and apps on all their phones in exchange for selling their phones in Microsoft’s retail stores and Web site. They should also try to partner up with the Microsoft OEM’s who aren’t selling smartphone to see how they can better integrate into their products.

 

[epicrayban]

I'd be down if the future Pixels looked like this: https://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-U12-price-release-date-leak_id104819

 

[co.ag.2005]

I'd be down if the future Pixels looked like this: https://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-U12-price-release-date-leak_id104819

design looks inspired by the essential phone, which isn't a bad thing. These renders do seem a little off... they look almost 16:9 where I'm sure the u12 will adopt the ever popular 2:1 aspect ratio these days. But I think the render is just making them look a little "squatty". Still looking better than HTC of old!

 

[Aneres11]

If it feels like an Essential in the hand (size and weight etc) then Sign. Me. Up.

Watching this one with a very keen eye.

 

[co.ag.2005]

If it feels like an Essential in the hand (size and weight etc) then Sign. Me. Up.

Watching this one with a very keen eye.

Agreed. And I'm definitely hoping essential's 2nd gen phone knocks it out of the park. And keeps the same size and feel.

 

[nviz22]

Unless the price is much more affordable, I am out on the HTC U12+. $769 USD is way too much for a device. I rather snag a Pixel 2XL on a deal. I might be over facial rec tech because it limits my choices to an iPhone X or an Android device like Samsung.

 

[DeepIn2U]

I'd be down if the future Pixels looked like this: https://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-U12-price-release-date-leak_id104819

honestly the PH-1 looks better than that.

HTC's best design is one it never made prior to the M9

Now they just make phones wrapped in anime girl lipstick colours, yuck!
Sad ... they were great once ... really great.

 

[co.ag.2005]

https://www.droid-life.com/2018/05/17/here-is-the-htc-u12-and-all-of-its-specs-and-features/

 

[Aneres11]

Will not be happy if it looks like that. They could have at least kept that glass back from the U11 in those awesome colours.

Also depends on size. HTC's recent flagships have all been huge.

 

[Aneres11]

Anyone excited for the reveal of this tomorrow then?
I'm cautiously optimistic.

 

[jamezr]

https://www.droid-life.com/2018/05/17/here-is-the-htc-u12-and-all-of-its-specs-and-features/

Looks like it has done extremely well in the camera dept. Scores a 103 on DxO labs.

No notch too!

https://www.dxomark.com/htc-u12-camera-review-knockout-results/



Love the blue one....

 

[LukinLedbetter]

Silly HTC pre-orders. They still haven’t learned that “ships in June” is not enticing for pre-orders. How hard is it to declare a release date?

 

[epicrayban]

Not a bad offering.

Another solid option for a relatively clean Android experience with a great camera.

 

[kkh786]

Silly HTC pre-orders. They still haven’t learned that “ships in June” is not enticing for pre-orders. How hard is it to declare a release date?

However, the 10% off RRP for pre-orders is enticing!?