With a Snapdragon 845, 6GB of RAM, 64 or 128GB of native storage, the HTC U12+ is as well-spec'd as any other self-respecting flagship device out there. Of course, it has its fair share of unique features that add tons of merit, namely thanks to its four cameras, promising audio capabilities, and intriguing color options.
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
the average is 20 days (491 h)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
But how does HTC's latest phone compare against two of its fiercer rivals, the Galaxy S9+ and the fresh OnePlus 6? There's only one way to find out, and that's by putting the three against one another in an improvised specs comparison.
HTC U12+ vs Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs OnePlus 6
Display
Display size
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
18:9
18.5:9
19:9
Pixel density
Technology
S-LCD 6
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
80.20 %
83.68 %
83.81 %
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Dual camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Second camera
16 megapixels
12 megapixels
20 megapixels
Hardware Features
Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Telephoto, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus
Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.6; Focal Length: 46 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.09"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.6"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal Length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
16 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Metal
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 68
Splash
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Notification light
Notification light
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
RAM
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), HTC Sense UI
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Android (8.1 Oreo), OxygenOS UI
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
3300 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
OnePlus Dash Charge
Talk time
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (491 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Talk time (4G)
24 hours
Internet use
3G: 13 hours; LTE: 15 hours; Wi-Fi: 15 hours
Music playback
102.00 hours
Video playback
20.00 hours
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 849
$ 840
$ 629
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