HTC U Play

Released

Mar 01, 2017

Display

5.2 inches
1920 x 1080 pixels

Camera

16 MP (Single camera)
16 MP front

Hardware

MediaTek Helio P10
3GB RAM

Storage

32GB, microSDXC

Battery

2500 mAh

OS

Android 7.0 Nougat
HTC Sense UI

Description

The HTC U Play is a stylish mid-range Android phone made to impress with design and functionality. Its front and back are made of single glass sheets, with a metal frame bringing the exterior together. Another key selling point is the built-in HTC Sense Companion - an AI assistant developed to provide tips, suggestions, and alerts proactively. That is paired with two always-on microphones, allowing the HTC U Play to respond to voice commands. One downside: there's no headphone jack on the U Play. Instead, it employs USB-C earphones that can adapt to the user's ear structure using ultrasonic technology.

Shop links

$700

$215

News

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	5.2 inches
Resolution:	1920 x 1080 pixels, 428 PPI
Technology:	S-LCD
Screen-to-body:	70.01 %
Features:	Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755
Processor:	Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU:	Mali-T860 MP2
RAM:	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage:	32GB, available to use: 22.8 GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 2000 GB
OS:	Android (7.0 Nougat), HTC Sense UI Screenshots

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	2500 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:	Fast charging

Camera Benchmarks
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	16 MP (OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 28 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:	Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:	16 MP (Wide Angle, Autofocus, HDR)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	5.75 x 2.87 x 0.31 inches (145.99 x 72.9 x 7.99 mm)
Weight:	5.11 oz (145.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics:	Fingerprint (touch)
Features:	Touch sensitive control keys
Colors:	Black, Pink, Blue, White

Cellular
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 40(2300)
UMTS:	850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:	LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:	Nano SIM

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	DLNA, Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.2
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging, Headphones port
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:	NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Buyers information
Price:	$ 440

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