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We first met the new HTC U11+ at the tail end of 2017, but the company wasn't ready to release it into the world until we'd all rung in the new year. So, is it still worth a purchase in spite of the imminent arrival of some of this year's biggest players...
Reliable flagship performance, Excellent camera, Attractive design, Great battery life...
No HDR10 support at launch, No dual camera system, Fingerprint magnet, Pricey...
In a way, the specs and capabilities of the HTC U11+ more closely match what the original U11 should have been. The elongated display falls in line with the trends of 2017, the capacious battery sticks it to phablet-sized rivals like the S8+, Note 8 and M...
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Post updated to reflect an update to the EdgeSense feature and to fix a few factual errors in the post – thanks to HTC for clarifying!Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of a modern smartphone is the display – in a world of shrinking bezels and 6″ pha...
If I were grading this thing on good taste, I'd have to give it a 1. But since we try to at least be a little objective in our grading here at AndroidGuys, I gotta rate it fairly. Display, Internals, and Build Quality are all high marks, but Battery Life...
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I need to get this out there before the new iPhones and, especially, the new Google Pixels shake my confidence: the HTC U11 is my phone of the year. The red U11, in particular. I‘ve been using that device for over a month now, and having relied on it to...
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The HTC U11 was the best device tested with the original DxOMark Mobile protocol and retains its number one ranking with the updated DxOMark Mobile protocol, sharing the top spot with the Google Pixel. Although the two devices have achieved the same over...
Good exposure, Fast autofocus, Good noise control...
Can't match the competition for color, Slightly abrupt white balance transition, Limited dynamic range...
Our new mobile testing protocol allows us to make finer distinctions and comparisons among new smartphone cameras, and while there is some jockeying for position, the HTC U11 still retains its top spot as the highest-scoring smartphone camera we've tested...
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HTC can't seem to figure out what they want their flagship device to look like. Whereas Samsung and others tend to have a distinct look, this year's HTC U11 is drastically different from last year's HTC 10 HTC 10 Review HTC 10 Review There's litt...
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The HTC U11 is the 2017 flagship device from the struggling Taiwanese phone-maker. Coming on the heels of the disappointing sales of its high-end model from last year, the U11 has had a lot to prove in order to keep HTC in the smartphone game.From the ge...
Almost 4000 words in and I've barely mentioned one important aspect related to the U11: its price. That's because I wanted to let the phone's design and performance speak for themselves, and I believe they have done so quite clearly. But before I go on, I...
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It's no secret that HTC has been struggling over the past few years. While they worked with Google to create the excellent Pixel and Pixel XL, these phones didn't carry any HTC branding, and HTC's own offerings were uninspiring in comparison. But the comp...
Outstanding camera. Topend performance and display, with support for Gigabit LTE. Squeeze feature is unique. HTC has finally made a water resistant phone...
HTC loves bezels. No headphone jack...
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droid-life.com Updated: 2018-04-01 07:13:28
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For a limited time, HTC is offering three months of free access to Amazon Music Unlimited with the purchase of a U11 smartphone.If you aren't already using Amazon Music Unlimited, you know, because there are plenty of other fine music subscription service...
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There used to be a time when HTC was among the top manufacturers for high-end smartphones, but as time passed and the competition got better, HTC succumbed to the pressure and started struggling to hit the right chord with consumers. We all remember HTC's...
Good lowlight camera performance, Amazing display, Flawless performance and audio, USonic Earbuds are excellent...
Glossy design looks great but is a fingerprint magnet, Lack of 3.5mm audio jack, Edge Sense needs more work...
Buy HTC U11 for its top of the line specifications, beautiful design, and a good camera. The phone has all the qualities that a flagship should have, especially the audio quality is beyond admiration. A compelling smartphone that should be on the list of...
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Even die-hard fans have been ready to write off HTC for years now, and I can't blame them. The company's phones have fluctuated between greatness and mediocrity, while its competitors have improved by leaps and bounds. So, what's a company in a kind of ex...
Excellent cameras, Lots of horsepower, Multiple AI assistants to choose from, Finally, a water-resistant HTC phone, Edge Sense works...
Glass design is slippery and fragile, Battery life could be better, No headphone jack, The Sense interface is getting old...
HTC didn't get everything right with the U11, but it nailed a whole lot more than I ever expected it to. That's a big deal. After the mess that was the U Ultra, I was honestly unsure whether the company would ever drag itself out of its doldrums. The U11...
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Full steam ahead. HTC attempts to mix it up at the top with the new flagship smartphone U11. The company incorporates lots of high tech into an extraordinary case, which not only looks different, but also features a unique and pressure-sensitive frame des...
unusual range of colors, fast Snapdragon processor, UFS 2.1 storage, great camera, accurate GPS, good display, storage is expandable, Gigabit-LTE, fast USB port with video out, great headset, IP certified...
SoC throttling under load, microSD slot is just average, doesn't support aptX, not all functions available when recording video...
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The HTC U11 design is something that is quite different from your array of phones that are on the market at the moment. With light gorilla glass and curved the metal backplate, it feels a little less premium than say the Samsung S8 or HTC 10.Although I...
The HTC U11 is a great phone with a lot going for it and although it lacks a little in the innovation department, it still makes up for being a damn solid choice for your next device...
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We regularly like to compare cameras between the latest smartphones, and there's a very good reason for that. Despite all the extra features, fancy screens and loud speakers, the camera is still likely the most important feature of any phone for most peop...
At the end of our test we have a winner, but not by a long shot. The HTC U11 has pulled ahead in 4 tests, while the OnePlus 5 comes in second place with 3 wins. Samsung's Galaxy S8 and LG's G6 both tie for third with a single win each, and these results a...
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The next top model we will introduce you to is called HTC U11. It is a smartphone of the highest price range so we have high expectations. Of course, in order to check its capabilities, we will compare it to the other leading devices we have already teste...
Sleek design with glass back, 5.5-inch Super LCD5 display with QHD resolution, Gorilla Glass 5 and Night mode, Powerful and clear sound, Relatively durable battery + power saving modes, Android 7.1 Nougat and user interface with various features, Edge Sen...
Body prone to fingerprints, No separate headphone jack...
HTC has changed its concept for a flagship model and has replaced the metal construction with one that features a glass back and metal frame. The device still expresses elegance and style but more in the way Galaxy S8 does it, which also has a glass back...
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HTC has been struggling to hit a home run for years now, slowly falling further and further behind the heavy hitters in the Android market. That's not to say that HTC has made a series of bad phones, they've just been unable to deliver the full package wh...
The HTC U11 is a good phone. It's really close to being a great phone, and it's even a market leader in categories like battery life and camera quality. For an enthusiast, this is a perfect phone; relatively untouched software, killer hardware, and no gim...
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As mentioned a few times before I'm in possession of an HTC U11 on loan from the PR department of HTC.Tomorrow is my last full day with it so this is the wrap up unless I find something worrisome or extremely awesome in the next 36 hours or so.I'm under n...
I really like everything about this phone, but it doesn't excite me. I'm not sure if that's because I've become blase about the whole thing or if the HTC U11 just feels like a tempo move in chess, it's… yes, it should be like this, this is where I expecte...
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For a few years now, HTC has played second fiddle to the likes of Samsung, LG, and even some newer players in the flagship smartphone game. But if there was ever a time to root for the underdog, 2017 might be the year for it.We've certainly been impressed...
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The argument in 2016 is that smartphones were getting boring, and one of the companies that used this as the main purpose for its then flagship was HTC. We can't really say that the HTC 10 addressed any of the boredom that HTC claimed, but one thing it di...
Great build quality, Liquid design shows new ways to curve glass, Hardware buttons provide more screen real-estate, Great camera, HTC U Sonic provides great audio and ANC out of the box, IP67 water and dust resistant, Powerful specs...
Battery size and performance don't impress, Fingerprint magnet, Substantial bezels, No headphone jack and only proprietary USB-C headphones work...
To conclude, there's a lot to like about the HTC U11. This is gorgeous hardware, matched by up to date specs, and with a set of unique features like U Sonic, and Edge Sense, that help this phone stand apart from the standard set of competitors out there.I...
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I'm not going to attempt to quantify what day of testing I'm on. I sat it down for most of the weekend and started playing with it again yesterday and here're the things I've found.On Friday at about 6pm with ~90% battery remaining I placed the phone on L...
Am I going to get it? No. My Pocketables millions don't afford me the budget to get it. While it feels better in my hand as far as size goes, looks better than my 10, and seems to perform all around about 20% better on everything, I'm still pretty happy w...
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pocketables.com Updated: 2018-04-01 07:14:12
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While this is technically more like day four, I didn't have a SIM to test real performance connected to a network, streaming, any sort of real life usage until yesterday when a FedEx Padded Pak came which contained a FedEx document envelope which containe...
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I'm at a little over 24 hours in on a mostly working HTC U11 review unit that was sent to me by HTC US, here are my thoughts so far. This is by no mean a review, just what I've played with so far.I'll point out that the previous reviewer kept the SIM card...
At a day in I've got processor and camera envy. However I'm about to load up every single app I have and see if it slows it like it weighs on my HTC 10. Can't review a phone properly without a lot of junk.Any questions or tests for it, let me know. I've g...
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The HTC U11 is easily one of the year's best smartphones. While it's certainly going to be an uphill battle for HTC to get word out about the device's strengths, sometimes pictures speak louder than words. Coming equipped with an impressive 12MP, f/1.7, 1...
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2017 is clearly the year of change when it comes to mobile devices, and HTC is no exception to this trend. Ditching the years of unibody metal phones, HTC has opted for a complete name and design change with its 2017 phones, starting with the recently rel...
Shiny new design, IP67 rating, Squeeze sensors are more than gimmicky, The best smartphone camera available, 3D audio recording, Amazing audio playback quality, Fantastic on-device stereo speakers, Tons of features, themes and options, Light and ultra fas...
Glass build makes this fragile and a fingerprint magnet, Bezels are bigger than some other 2017 phones, No 3.5mm audio jack, Mode switching on the camera is clunky...
After years of criticism and declining sales numbers, HTC has come back full force to deliver one of the finest smartphones you'll find this year, and quite possibly the best phone they've ever made. Packing the absolute best camera you'll find in a smart...
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HTC may have launched the U Ultra recently, but that phone was more of an experimental device than one that's truly designed as a flagship level device. The HTC U11 is the true 2017 flagship from HTC, and there's a number of reasons why it's getting that...
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HTC is back in the running with its new squeezable flagship smartphone – the U11. One look at the shiny new device and you will realize that HTC has a penchant for gorgeous design. The U11 comes with rounded corners, curved edges on the front and back, an...
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The HTC U11 is not only a really good phone, it's apparently also off to a good start in terms of sales, at least over previous HTC phones. Not that you should base purchase decisions off of whether or not a phone is selling well, but as you attempt to d...
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If you're reading Android Police, the HTC U11 is probably not a phone you're going to buy. I say this not because the U11 is bad (it's not - it's good), but because it's statistically likely: last year's HTC flagship, the 10, makes up around 0.38% of Andr...
Totally respectable in my experience with this phone, and generally above average. 3000mAh doesn't seem like much with a 5.5" screen, but Android Nougat and the Snapdragon 835 get the job done, Finally sounds like Boomsound again. The speakers on the U11...
This screen has embarrassing light bleed along the lower bezel. Come on, HTC, Do I need to say anything else? HTC does include a 3.5mm adapter as well as its USBC U Sonic earbuds in the box, at least, This is one of the most slippery phones I have ever us...
The HTC U11 gets the basics right. Good camera, good battery life, good performance - these are the pillars of a solid high-end smartphone experience. It also has a pretty amazing set of speakers on it, and a pair of earbuds in the box that you might actu...
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Squeezable sides are a very bad reason to buy a phone. Especially now, when the U11's Edge Sense doesn't do a whole hell of a lot. Who knows, perhaps one day it will do much more than simply launching favorite apps. But even then, squeezable sides will be...
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I've always considered HTC as a strong brand, but I'll be honest – it hasn't given me a reason to jump up and shout from the rooftops in a while now, considering its last couple of offerings haven't really rocked my boat. Its latest flagship, the U11 howe...
Looks gorgeous, Innovative and useful Edge Sense features, Capable cameras and smooth performance, Comes with ANC earphones...
Fingerprint magnet, Lacks 3.5mm audio socket, Misses out on Bluetooth 5.0, Photos by Raj Rout, Top Alternatives, HTC Mobiles 11vsSamsung Galaxy S8, HTC Mobiles 11vsGoogle Mobile Pixel XL, HTC Mobiles 11vsApple iPhone 7 Plus, Facebook Comments, ShareTweet...
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Things have been rough for HTC on the smartphone front. Four years ago, we all lusted after the excellent HTC One (aka. M7), which pioneered the seamless aluminum unibody commonplace today and brought OIS and quality audio to Android. The One M8 introduce...
Beautiful liquid design, superb main camera, blistering performance, amazing speakers, water resistant...
No headphone jack (ugh!), low-quality 3.5mm adapter, disappointing selfie camera, Prev4 of 4Next...
We're not gonna lie: the HTC U11 is a great smartphone. It's absolutely gorgeous, carefully designed, and incredibly fast. Sure, the pressure sensors are a gimmick, but the main shooter takes amazing photos and videos, and the battery keeps things going...
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The HTC U11 is the company's flagship smartphone for 2017. It competes well with the Apple iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S8+ in terms of size, features, and cost — and throws in some unique tools not available from the competition. If you're in the mar...
HTC gets so much right with the U11, and yet still manages to trip itself up in a few places. There's no question the design is eye-popping. That mirror-finished rear glass panel is purity defined. I wish the phone's shape and front face were even half as...
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The annals of Android are littered with one-and-done gimmicks that were originally hailed as the next big thing. Indeed, from slide-out game pads to built-in projectors, way too many Android phones have included features that never caught on. So, will the...
Fixes most of the U Ultra's problems, Edge Sense is a fun way to launch apps, Incredibly fast with a great camera...
Battery life is only OK, No headphone jack...
The HTC U11 has a top-notch processor and camera, and its Edge Sense quick-launch feature is a gimmick that's super fun...
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It seems that every phone to come out recently has had its own gimmick. Some phones have two cameras, some have super tall screens, while others have snap-on modular accessories or extra displays. Not all of these gimmicks are bad – a taller screen provid...
Gorgeous design, Impeccable fit and finish, Blistering performance...
Lack of a headphone jack is a nuisance, Squeeze feature is a complete gimmick, Not offered by 3 of the 4 major US carriers...
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As we near the halfway point of the year, we're about to enter that lull period in the mobile industry where flagship announcements are few and far between. In previous years, Taiwan-based HTC has been consistent about introducing its flagship phone earli...
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androidcentral.com Updated: 2018-04-01 07:14:29
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In five years reviewing smartphones I don't think I've ever seen one so full of contradiction as the HTC U11. A stunning backplate mated to a forgettable face; fast software blunted by extraneous gimmicks; slick multimedia features without a big battery t...
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I thought the HTC U Ultra, released earlier this spring, was an alluring phone in need of a bit more polishing. It seems HTC agreed, because its new flagship, the HTC U11, is here and it's better in almost every way.Priced at $649, the HTC U11 features a...
Class-leading performanc, Brigh, 5.5-inch QHD displa, Fantastic BoomSound speaker, Gorgeous design with IP67 water resistance...
Average battery lif, No headphone jac, A bit bulky...
HTC can keep its Sense Companion and its squeezable Edge Sense controls. Those features work as advertised, but I don't need 'em. The things that really makes the U11 stand out are its unique jewel-like design, thumping BoomSound speakers, superb performa...
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HTC learned the hard way that, in the cutthroat smartphone industry, you need to bring your A-game each and every time. Make a misstep and, though recovery isn't impossible, it'll cost you dearly – cash that HTC just doesn't have to splash around. The sta...
Beautiful design, Swift, smooth performance, Excellent camera, Battery life impresses...
Only in Sprint stores, No headphone jack, Wireless charging is MIA...
The HTC U11 is a seriously good phone. HTC has combined beautiful design, superlative build quality, thoughtful features, and a restrained customization of Android. Problem is, I suspect few will ever actually see one.It's fair to say that HTC is lacking...
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Our HTC U11 review closely examines every aspect of HTC's feature-packed 2017 flagship phone, from the fresh UltraPixel 3 camera to the all-new glass design.HTC quite impressed us with last year's HTC 10 flagship mobile. This handset offered not much in t...
Incredible performance, Strong features, World-class camera, Impressive audio...
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The HTC U11 is exactly the kind of flagship phone that the company needed to launch in 2017. It's once again a highly enjoyable all-round experience, but feels fresh enough to stand out against earlier handsets and rival premium mobiles.Sure, some of the...
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There's no one “right” way to make a smartphone, and that's probably more apparent with this year's selection of new handsets than any batch in recent memory. We've got exceptionally widescreen phones, phones with hardware keyboards, and even those with...
Effortless, highquality camera, Fantastic performance, Battery life worth writing home about, Some really attractive color options (though the best are nonUS), New BoomSound speakers sound nice and satisfying...
Dated look, Noisecanceling earbuds aren't quite as impressive as they could be, Edge Sense feels overengineered (for what could be just a button), Fancy audiorecording features difficult to appreciate...
The HTC U11 is somewhat of a phone unstuck in time. It's got all the processing might of any 2017 flagship, offers a modern, quite useful digital assistant, and dips its toes in high-tech features like active noise cancellations. But it's also a phone tha...
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HTC needs something to get it back in the conversation with today's flagships.The launch of HTC's new "U" series of phones came with a flagship-sized hole in the middle of the lineup. The U Ultra was too big and too expensive, while the U Play was underpo...
When I reviewed the U Ultra, I could see the potential in the design and hardware execution — that phone was just unfortunately saddled with multiple issues including its size, a couple bad internal spec choices, a subpar camera and a far-too-high price...
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Now that the HTC U11 has been formally introduced, we can confirm that HTC continues to compete at the very high-end spectrum of the Android smartphone market. After launching the HTC Ultra and HTC U Play, the company was bombarded with questions about wh...
The HTC U11 has a great potential that we are looking forward to unlocking and testing for a longer period in the field. From our short exposure to it, and from the technical data we have gathered, the timing of its launch places HTC firmly in the high-en...
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As we near the halfway point of the year, we're about to enter that lull period in the mobile industry where flagship announcements are few and far between. In previous years, Taiwan-based HTC has been consistent about introducing its flagship phone earli...
Solid build quality, Beautiful mirror finish, Vibrant display, Fantastic audio experience, Excellent camera, All-day battery life, Edge Sense is intuitive and useful...
Very slippery in the hand, Attracts fingerprints, No headphone jack...
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With an overall DxOMark Mobile score of 90, the HTC U11 is the highest-rated smartphone camera we have ever tested. As you'd expect from a top performer, its scores are impressive across the board. In particular, its very low noise and fast autofocus help...
Very fast autofocus and accurate especially in bright light conditions, Good details preservation in both outdoor and low light conditions, Good target exposure and dynamic range, White balance is generally pleasant, and color rendering is good, Noise lev...
In some outdoor scenes a slight bluish cast is visible, Luminance noise is slightly visible in the sky, Ghosting, color fringing and ringing sometimes visible...
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After the thoroughly underwhelming and slightly weird U Ultra, it's safe to say many HTC fans have been waiting for a "return to form" sort of product from the struggling smartphone manufacturer. While the U11 isn't what I'd call a massive leap forward...
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Your phone is like a friend, so give it a little squeeze. The HTC U11's squeeze sensor is the freshest way of interacting with your smartphone since Motorola's twist-to-launch camera, and it's both compelling and useful. With a June 9 launch on Sprint confirmed...
Useful squeeze sensor, Gigabit LTE, Fast processor, Promising camera specs...
No headphone jack, Back panel attracts fingerprints...
HTC's U11 phone features Gigabit technology that may absolutely blaze on Sprint's network, and its unusual squeeze feature is unique and convenient...
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The smartphone market is an increasingly crowded place and with each launch manufacturers have to fight harder to make their mobiles stand out from the rest. Thankfully for photographers the camera specification and performance is a key area where they ca...
The HTC U11 looks and feels great but I recommend using it with a case that gives it a bit more purchase, without one it's liable to slip from your grasp as you pull it from your pocket to take a photo.HTC has kept the camera controls relatively uncomplic...
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Which smartphone boasts the best optics, for snapping photos and home movies on the go? We've tested and reviewed a huge number of mobile phone cameras in 2018. From great-value budget shooters to advanced premium mobile cameras, which come 4K Ultra HD re...
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hw4all.com Updated: 2018-08-06 18:26:49
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Today, the Taiwanese company HTC introduced its flagship smartphone HTC U 11. The name, frankly, weird: as a rule, modern smartphones have more simple names- iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy S8, LG G6. The next gadget from HTC, in theory, should be HTC U 12? I wo...
The flagship smartphone HTC U 11 is quite good in terms of the technical component: here you have a top-end processor, and 6 GB of RAM, and a camera with optical stabilization, and a high screen resolution, and LTE CAT 16 networks and so on.From the point...
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