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HTC U11 Plus

Specifications

HTC U11 Plus
HTC U11 Plus (U Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) 8 x 2.5 GHz, Kryo 280
Graphics adapter
Memory
6 GB 
, LPDDR4x
Display
6.00 inch 2:1, 2880 x 1440 pixel 537 PPI, capacitive, 10-point multi-touch, Super LCD 6, DCI-P3, Corning Gorilla Glas 5, glossy: yes
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash, 128 GB 
, 119 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: USB Type-C, Card Reader: microSD up to 2 TB (SDHC, SDXC), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Edge Sensor, proximity sensor, motion sensor, magnetometer, G Sensor, sensor hub, compass, OTG, HTC Connect, DLNA, AirPlay, Miracast
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, GSM/GPRS/Edge (850, 900, 1.800 und 1.900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1.900 und 2.100 MHz), LTE Cat. 15 (FDD-Band: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, TDD: 38, 39, 40 und 41), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.5 x 158.5 x 74.9 ( = 0.33 x 6.24 x 2.95 in)
Battery
3930 mAh Lithium-Polymer, Talk time 3G (according to manufacturer): 24.5 h
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix (HTC UltraPixel 3, 1.40 μm, UltraSpeed AF, OIS, f/1.7, 4k video with High-Res audio, 120 fps slow motion at 1080p)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.0, HDR, 1080p video
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speakers, Keyboard: virtual, AC adapter, data cable, ANC headset, SIM card tool, audio jack adapter, cleaning cloth, plastic case, HTC Sense, 24 Months Warranty, HTC USonic with active noise cancellation, HTC BoomSound, Hi-Res stereo audio, Qualcomm aptX, IP68, USB Type-C, SAR value (head): 0.63 W/kg, SAR value (body): 0.67 W/kg, Hybrid dual SIM, fanless
Weight
188 g ( = 6.63 oz / 0.41 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
799 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83.97% - good
Average of 34 scores (from 58 reviews)
price: 75%, performance: 87%, features: 90%, display: 83% mobility: 83%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the HTC U11 Plus

89% HTC U11 Plus Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
Trending. The HTC U11 Plus emerges about a year after the U11 and offers very similar specs. It comes with more storage space, and the new Super LCD display now has a trendy 2:1 aspect ratio. Moreover, the battery also gets a significant bump. You can learn here how well the new smartphone does in our review.
70% HTC U11 Plus smartphone review: When bigger isn’t necessarily better
Source: Tech2 English Archive.org version
If last year’s U11 lacked presence, this year’s U11 Plus makes things worse. It’s a good phone, but it’s pricing places it in direct competition with, at the very least, the stunning Samsung Galaxy S9.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 85% display: 75% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%
60% HTC U11+ review
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
And that’s the story with the HTC U11+ as a whole: it’s good but not amazing, and there are phones at least as good that cost less. The superior Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is now available for around £580, while the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is slimmer, looks nicer, has a superior screen and beats it for battery life. NATHAN SPENDELOW.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
90% HTC U11+ Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
If you are looking for a flagship smartphone, you now have one more option to choose from. The HTC U11+ has a big 18:9 display, powerful HTC BoomSound speakers, and impressive cameras. HTC’s Edge sense feature isn’t gimmicky and the Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM can run pretty much everything out there. The company also includes its USonic active noise cancellation headphones in the box.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
65% HTC U11 Plus Review: When More Is Less
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
Everything was set up for me to love the U11 Plus that little bit more than I did the U11. But what HTC has demonstrated with this phone is that sometimes — perhaps more often than not in the mobile industry — giving people more isn’t necessarily going to make them happier. It’s the same issue that Samsung and LG long suffered from, this desire to maximize specs and numbers at any cost. The U11 Plus might find its audience in dedicated spec or camera geeks, but for me it’s too unrefined, too bloated (both physically and in its software) and, as a result, too expensive to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 65%
89% HTC U11 Plus review: what the Pixel 2 XL could’ve been
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
The HTC U11 Plus began life as the Pixel 2 XL. To its credit, HTC still put it out after Google tapped LG and the U11 Plus has become the best phone HTC has ever made. The only problem is, it won't be coming to North America.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 95% display: 75% mobility: 88% workmanship: 92%
90% HTC U11+ Review: Bigger and Better
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
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 Mate 10 Pro, and the cameras and media abilities of the phone are generally top-notch.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
70% HTC U11+ Review
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
Summing it all up, the HTC U11+ is a fast and powerful phone with great camera and sound quality, but one that comes at a high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% HTC U11+ review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The U11+ will be too big and heavy for some but it's a decent effort from HTC. It's cheaper than rivals and has some top-notch specs including 128GB storage as standard. It also has decent cameras, IP68 waterproofing and an 18:9 screen. It's just a shame there's no headphone jack, Edge Sense remains something of a gimmick, and we don't get the alluring translucent model in the UK.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HTC U11+ review: Big, bold, but a bit late to the game
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The HTC U11+ is a complete package, but it launches at a time that sees it more expensive than comparable hardware rivals, while new models will arrive to distract hardcore fans. That aside, a great build, excellent audio and a (mostly) solid camera experience deliver a rewarding experience from HTC.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HTC U11+ review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The U11+ is a fantastic upgrade, bringing that formula up to date with an 18:9 screen, while keeping the same lightning-fast performance and superb superb camera that only narrowly falls short of Google’s algorithmic Pixel 2.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
87% HTC U11+ review: 6-inch screen, large battery, good waterproofing
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
At £699 (inc. VAT) the HTC U11+ is no 'affordable' smartphone, but nor is it in the very top iPhone X/Galaxy Note 8 price bracket. Compared to the U11 (£599 for 128GB, £519 for 64GB), you get a range of updated features including an 18:9 screen, a much bigger battery and improved water resistance. The downgrading of the front camera from 16 to 8 megapixels shouldn't worry anyone.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 87%
80% HTC U11+ review: a powerful and stylish flagship that you're (probably) not going to buy
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
How odd that a phone that reportedly began its life as the Pixel 2 XL, and one that then needed to be quickly re-engineered into this U11 upgrade when Google had its head turned by LG, could turn out so well. It is powerful, stylish and - with its neat Edge Sense tech - innovative, too. If only it had been released 6 months ago...
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% HTC U11+ review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Offering brilliant screen quality, decent performance and an above-average camera, the U11+ is an excellent handset – and one of the best available right now. It’s also a good £100 cheaper than its closest rival, the Google Pixel 2 XL. But with 2018’s next wave of flagships set to arrive in a matter of months, it feels a little late to market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
82% HTC U11+ review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
HTC U11+ isn't shaping as the best flagship of the season, that's for sure. While our tests paint a powerful and skillful flagship, the public may not be as interested in numbers. The poor looking LCD and the average battery life are a tough bite to swallow.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 82%
HTC U11+ hands-on
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The U11+ is the phone HTC should have released in place of the U11. Unveiling it now just seems like the company admitting it got the design wrong before.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/09/2017
Hands-on: HTC U11+ review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If it's not too big and heavy for your taste, the HTC U11+ seems like a pretty great smartphone. It's cheaper than rivals and has some top-notch specs including 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage as standard. We like the one-handed feature, too, it's just a shame we're not getting the unusual translucent model here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2017
HTC U11+ hands-on review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The HTC U11 was a phone that went out on a limb, doing its own Liquid Glass thing while most other manufacturers chased the dream of an edge-to-edge display. Nothing the HTC U11+ does really changes this state of play, but its bumper screen and battery do smooth out those rough edges a little further. And of course, you’re still getting some wicked fast internals and one of the best smartphone cameras money can buy here.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/02/2017
Hands on: HTC U11 Plus review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The HTC U11 Plus is an impressive device with plenty of power and features to boot – yet it feels like the phone HTC should have launched back in April.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2017
HTC U11+ initial review: Bigger, bolder, better
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The HTC U11+ looks like a great addition to the range of 18:9 phones we've already got on the market. It might not sway you from the Samsung Galaxy S8+ which we think has a slicker design with those curved edges. However, with the Pixel 2 XL suffering with displaygate there might be plenty looking at the alternatives.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2017

Foreign Reviews

HTC U11+ XXL-Smartphone mit 6 Zoll 18:9 Display
Source: Area DVD German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/30/2018
HTC U11 Plus im Langzeittest
Source: PocketPC German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2018
94% Akkubiest und Klangmonster zum Drücken
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 94%
90% Der Geheimtipp erhält ein Plus
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
93% Top-Kamera, Top-Leistung und trotzdem eine Enttäuschung
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 96% features: 100% display: 80% mobility: 81%
97% HTC U11+ starke Performance und gute Features
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 97% performance: 98% features: 98% display: 96% mobility: 98%
60% HTC U11+ ausprobiert
Source: MobiFlip German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
97% HTC U11+
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 97% price: 80%
90% Der Geheimtipp erhält ein Plus
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Der Geheimtipp erhält ein Plus
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2017
HTC U11 Plus monströses Smartphone mit Schwächen
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2017
HTC U11 Plus Die schmale Neuauflage überzeugt
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/08/2017
Hands-on zu HTCs neuem 18:9-Flaggschiff
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2017
HTC greift zur Krone
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2017
Der Geheimtipp Erhält Ein Plus
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2017
HTC U11 Plus
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2017
HTC U11 life und HTC U11 Plus
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2017
Test, Ausstattung, Preis, Release
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2017
86% HTC U11 Plus, análisis: podría haber sido el Pixel 2 XL y no hubiera desentonado en cámara y rendimiento
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 95% display: 83% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85%
83% Recensione HTC U11+
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 65% display: 78% mobility: 65% workmanship: 89%
87% Recensione HTC U11+
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 75% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
90% RECENSIONE HTC U11 Plus, è il top più completo e equilibrato?
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% HTC U11+ recensione: il top che guadagna un plus
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
91% Recensione HTC U11 Plus: la qualità sale ancora
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 74% features: 98% display: 90% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 70%
Htc U11 Plus Nel Nostro Primo Test Hands-On
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; good hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2017
85% Review: HTC U11+ – krachtige smartphone zonder eigen gezicht
Source: Tablets Magazine Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
90% Review HTC U11+: glanzend vlaggenschip overstijgt zijn voorganger
Source: AndroidWorld.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% HTC U11 Plus - De beste HTC-telefoon in jaren
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% HTC U11 Plus preview: paradepaardje verbeterd
Source: All About Phones Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
HTC U11+ review
Source: Nieuwe Mobiel.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; fast system; good speakers; decent cameras. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/09/2018
U11+ review
Source: Portablegear Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; excellent cameras; nice speakers; support dual sim. Negative: No headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/25/2017
80% Test Du Htc U11+ : Photos Impressionnantes Pour Pente Glissante
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
90% Test du HTC U11+ : l'outsider obtient une version Plus
Source: AndroidPit.fr French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Prise En Main Du Htc U11+ : L'Outsider Fait Son Retour Avec Une Nouvelle Version
Source: AndroidPit.fr French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; powerful hardware; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2017
Recenzja HTC U11+ (U11 Plus) – To najlepszy smartfon HTC.
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; large battery capacity; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2018
HTC U11 Plus: Màn hình 6 inch, RAM 6 GB, giá 18,9 triệu tại VN
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; powerful hardware; premium design; excellent display; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/22/2017
Trải nghiệm nhanh HTC U11 Plus tại Việt Nam: Thiết bị hoàn hảo nhất của HTC!
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; fast fingerprint sensor; excellent display; powerful hardware; high performance; top cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2017
HTC U11+ ra mắt, có bản nắp lưng trong suốt
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; powerful hardware; large screen; long battery life; support waterproof IP68; excellent cameras. Negative: Relatively heavy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/02/2017
Trên tay HTC U11+: Màn hình 18:9, mặt lưng kính trong mờ, Edge Sense
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; good hardware; long battery life; support waterproof IP68; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2017

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 540: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. Slighly optimized architecture compared to the Adreno 530 but with higher clock speed due to the new 10 nm process. In the beginning of 2017 one of the fastest graphics cards for Android based smartphones.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 835: High-End SoC for smartphones that was introduced in early 2017 and manufactured in 10 nm LPE FinFET at Samsung. Integrates 4x Kryo 280 at 2.45 GHz (max) for performance and 4x Kryo 280 at 1.9 GHz (max) for efficiency. Furthermore offers an X16 LTE modem, ac-WiFi and a dual-channel 32-Bit 1866 MHz LPDDR4x memory controller. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.00":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


HTC:

High Tech Computer Corporation (HTC) is a Taiwanese manufacturer of cell phones, tablets and other electronic products.


83.97%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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