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HTC U Ultra

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • Quality in general is superb
  • clever
  • well-designed

Cons

  • The smaller one has a weak processor
  • HTC U Ultra could do with a larger battery
  • The battery capacity is a but disappointing

Key specs

  • 12 Mpx
  • 5.7 in
  • 1440, 2560 px
  • 513 ppi
  • 3000 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 16 Mpx

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HTC U Ultra - Pros & Cons

HTC U Ultra

Pros

  • Quality in general is superb
  • clever
  • well-designed
  • and generally innovative devices
  • The earphones themselves are comfortable and audio quality is solid
  • display has great viewing angles and is perfectly visible in direct sunlight
  • Sharp display with useful notification panel
  • The curved edges give it a pleasant feel
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
  • Charging is fast thanks to Quick Charge
  • Content looks very sharp on both the primary and secondary screen

Cons

  • The smaller one has a weak processor
  • HTC U Ultra could do with a larger battery
  • The battery capacity is a but disappointing
  • * crappy glass backs on Phones
  • The fingerprint sensor and buttons are not centered in the lower bezel
  • inconsistency can be a problem
  • The sensor is a little small compared to some others
  • lack of heft detracts from that premium feel the phone is looking for
  • Proprietary audio adapter not included
  • Reflective body is prone to fingerprints
  • More Reflective body is prone to fingerprints

HTC U Ultra - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
513 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.15 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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HTC U Ultra - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 7.0
CPU clock speed2.15 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 530
RAM memory4 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution3840 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
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Storage
Internal storage64 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage2GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height6.39 in
Width3.14 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight6.0 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
USB version
3.0/3.1
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputDisplayPort over USB-C
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery capacity3000.0 mAh
Standby time312.0 h
Talk time26.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standardQualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size5.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1440 x 2560 px
Pixel density513.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
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Front camera
Primary resolution16.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Silver
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast

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HTC U Ultra HTC - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.6
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HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.11.2017
HTC U Ultra review
3.5

A large phone that doubles its screens

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 25.03.2017
HTC U Ultra Smartphone Review
4.4

We are testing HTC's U Ultra, a smartphone or even phablet with a 5.7-inch screen. The high-end smartphone comes with a very fast Snapdragon 821 processor and has to pass all relevant tests, such as battery, screen, and speaker.

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra: unboxing, hands on review and detail shots
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PC World
HTC U Ultra: unboxing, hands on review and detail shots

Is this the best looking Android smartphone of all time?

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra review
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Android Authority
Published: 24.03.2017
HTC U Ultra review

With a unique design and a secondary display, does the latest HTC flagship have what it takes? Find out, in our HTC U Ultra review!

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra Review: Good ideas, bad timing
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Pocketnow
Published: 05.04.2017
HTC U Ultra Review: Good ideas, bad timing

The HTC U Ultra is probably one of the most beautiful smartphones we've reviewed in a while, but beauty isn't everything in tech. Read more in our HTC U Ultra Review

HTC U Ultra This gorgeous big phone costs too damn much
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CNET
Published: 24.03.2017
This gorgeous big phone costs too damn much

Don't be fooled: This isn't a flagship phone, it just has a flagship price.

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra Review: A Great-Looking Smartphone
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Android Headlines
Published: 01.05.2017
HTC U Ultra Review: A Great-Looking Smartphone

A gorgeous new benchmark from HTC with some unfortunate setbacks. 2017 is ushering in a wave of change for most OEMs it seems, bringing about massive

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra review: disappointment by a thousand cuts
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The Verge
Published: 06.04.2017
HTC U Ultra review: disappointment by a thousand cuts
3.3

HTC’s oversized flagship is full of recycled ideas and poor execution

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra review | Stuff
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HTC U Ultra review | Stuff

This all-glass smartphone is seriously pretty. Just don’t drop it

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra review: HTC is almost back in the game - TalkAndroid.com
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HTC U Ultra review: HTC is almost back in the game - TalkAndroid.com

The U Ultra might not be HTC's flagship for the year, but it's still a high-end device you should pay attention to. The company vowed to switch its focus to

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra Review: Flawed Beauty
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SlashGear
Published: 30.03.2017
HTC U Ultra Review: Flawed Beauty

The fans won't want to hear it, but HTC has made a misstep with the HTC U Ultra. Flagship follow-up to last year's HTC 10,…

HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra Review
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PCMAG
Published: 13.03.2017
HTC U Ultra Review
3.0

The HTC U Ultra is an eye-catching unlocked phablet with powerful hardware and some unique features, but it's expensive and feels a bit half-baked.