Dual rear cameras are common ground, with the likes of the iPhone 7 Plus and LG V20 breaking into the dual sensor market as early as 2016. However with the HTC U12+, HTC have taken double shooters one step further offering dual cameras front and back whilst winning a stunning DxOMark rating.

DxOMark awarded HTC’s latest flagship an overall score of 103 points, showing significant improvement over its predecessor, the HTC U11. This also places the devices alongside some of the best smartphones DxOMark have tested.

Outstanding performance for colour, autofocus, artifacts, flash, zoom, and bokeh also resulted in an impressive Photo score of 106.

The U12+ packs in a 12 megapixel sensor and wide-angle f/1.75 lens with a secondary 16 megapixel sensor and telephoto (54mm-equivalent) f/2.6 lens for 2x optical zoom.

HTC’s Ultraspeed Autofocus 2 system offers phase detection and laser-assisted autofocus with booked simulation mode for the ever popular blurred backgrounds.

photo source: DxOMark

HTC’s “Pro” photography mode also allows for greater manual control and RAW-format file support.

You’ll enjoy 4K Video capture with a resolution up to 60 frames per second. Video strengths are very accurate autofocus, with no field of view variation, as well as good tracking capabilities that ensure that faces and objects remain in sharp focus as you pan or move closer to your subject. In addition, “lens breathing” is digitally corrected.

Other observations made by photography experts DxOMark included:

The HTC U12+ captures stunning images outdoors or in bright light conditions, recording a good range of tones, neutral white balance, and well-rendered hues that are bold, but not overly saturated. The auto HDR feature kicks in fairly consistently when required to capture more detail in the brightest and darkest tonal regions.

Round up of key camera features:

• Dual camera setup
• 12Mp main camera with 1/2.55″ sensor (1.4µm pixel size), f/1.75 lens and OIS
• 16Mp secondary camera (1.0µm pixel size) with f/2.6 2x telephoto lens
• Phase detection and laser-assisted autofocus
• Dual-LED flash
• 4K video at 60fps

Pre Order the HTC U12 Plus today, with UK or international delivery available.

The HTC U12 Plus is available for preorder, with top-teir internals and dual cameras on the front and rear of the device it’s one not ot be missed.

• Battery: 3500mAh, PD and QC
• Camera: Dual 12 megapixel UltraPixel 4 OIS-PDAF & 16 megapixel Tele
• Card Slot: Micro SD, up to 2TB
• Connectivity: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• User Interaction: Edge Sense 2, HTC Hear,
• Design: Liquid Surface, Translucent Option, Matte Option
• Durability: IP68
• Display: 6 inch Quad HD+, 18:9 Ratio, HDR10 Video
• RAM: 6GB
• Durability: IP68 certified
• Front Camera: Dual 8 megapixel
• Audio: HTC BoomSund HiFi Edition, HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation, 3D Audio and Acoustic Focus with 4 Microphones
• Memory: 64GB
• OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
• WiFi: Wifi AC

Preorder the HTC U12 Plus Sim Free today, to be the first to get your hands on the device in May.

The budget friendly HTC Desire 12 Plus is now available for pre-order, with a mid May release date.

Here’s the specs at a glance:

• Dimensions: 158.2 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
• Weight: 157.5 g (5.57 oz)
• SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Display: 6.0 inches, 92.9 cm2 (~76.7% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density), Multitouch
• OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo)
• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450
• CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: Adreno 506
• Memory Card slot: microSD, up to 400 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
• Internal: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
• Rear Camera: Dual: 13 MP + 2 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
• Video: 1080p@30fps
• Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 1080p
• Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm jack: Yes, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
• Radio: To be confirmed
• USB: microUSB 2.0
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
• Browser: HTML5
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2965 mAh battery
• Stand-by: Up to 522 h (3G)
• Talk time: Up to 26 h (3G)

Pre order the HTC Desire 12+ Sim Free today, available with UK and international delivery.

HTC’s U11 Life is available to preorder, letting you do things faster with a simple squeeze.

Here’s the specs at a glance:

• Dimensions: 149.1 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm (5.87 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
• Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)
• Build: Plastic body
• SIM: Nano-SIM
• Durability: IP67 certified, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Display: 5.2 inches Super LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 74.5 cm2 (~68.6% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density), Multitouch
• OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo); Android One
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
• CPU: Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: Adreno 508
• Memory Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB
• Internal: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
• Primary Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30fps, check quality
• Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, 1080p, HDR, panorama
• Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm jack: No
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth; 5.0, A2DP, LE
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
• NFC: Yes
• USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
• Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
• Browser: HTML5
• Battery: Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
• Stand-by: Up to 670 h (3G)
• Talk time: Up to 17 h (3G)

Purchase the HTC U11 Life and HTC U11 Sim Free available with UK and International Delivery.

Designed with a Water Resistant vivid liquid glass surface using innovative Optical Spectrum Hybrid Deposition, the HTC U11 offers a 5.5″ 3D glass screen to preserve the authenticity of the image, the U11 offers best display, a true-to-life colour reproduction and a purer full-framed viewing experience.

The 12 megapixel camera featured on the U11 has ranked an unbelievable DxOMark 90 score, thanks to a multi-axis optical and electronic stabilization system and super-fast autofocus in all lighting conditions  making the camera one of the best on the market.

Powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 mobile platform, the HTC U11 packs a punch with the first 10 nanometer mobile processor, allowing you to stay fast and efficient on the go.

Here’s the specs at a glance for the HTC U11:

• Dimensions: 153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
• Weight: 169 g (5.96 oz)
• Protection: IP67 certified (dust and Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes)
• Display: 5.5 inches (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio) Super LCD5 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi pixel density), Multitouch, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, HTC Sense UI
• OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
• GPU: Adreno 540
• Memory Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB
• Internal Memory: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM
• Primary Camera: 12 Megapixel, f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
• Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, 1080p
• Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
• NFC: Yes
• USB: 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
• Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
• Browser: HTML5
• Java: No
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
• Stand-by Time: Up to 336 h (3G)
• Talk time: Up to 24 h 30 min (3G)

Purchase the HTC U11 Sim free today, with UK and International delivery available.

HTC are known for their innovation, being one of the first manufacturers to offer dual cameras and a full touchscreen design.

The latest device from HTC continues on the path of cutting edge technology thanks to the squeezable Edge Sense technology found in the HTC U11. Using sensors on the sides of the phone, the handset allows consumers to carry out functions on the device by squeezing the device.

“Certainly, with the HTC U11, the innovations and ideas they are looking to bring is a step in the right direction to try to help gain more traction and pick up share of the market and resonate with consumers,” GfK director of technology Imran Choudhary.

“The new change in user interface on the U11 is a novel innovation and we’ll see how that lands with consumers. But the fact they are thinking and trying to push the boundary is a good thing, and I think that is at the heart of why they have remained relevant.”

Purchase the HTC U11 Sim Free today, available with UK and international delivery.

Join the ‘squeeze revolution’ with the HTC U11, now in stock. Offering pioneering tech such as Edge Sense, Optical Spectrum Hybrid Deposition,  HTC Sonic,  Auto HDR Boost and HTC Sense Companion, the HTC U11 is one to watch.

Here’s the specs at a glance:

• Dimensions: 153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
• Weight: 169 g (5.96 oz)
• Protection: IP67 certified (dust and Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes)
• Display: 5.5 inches (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio) Super LCD5 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi pixel density), Multitouch, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, HTC Sense UI
• OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
• GPU: Adreno 540
• Memory Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB
• Internal Memory: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM
• Primary Camera: 12 Megapixel, f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
• Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, 1080p
• Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
• NFC: Yes
• USB: 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
• Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
• Browser: HTML5
• Java: No
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
• Stand-by Time: Up to 336 h (3G)
• Talk time: Up to 24 h 30 min (3G)
• Additional Features:

- Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)
- Google Drive (100 GB cloud storage)
- XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player
- MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/FLAC player
- Document editor
- Photo/video editor

Available in Black or Silver, the HTC U11 is in stock now for UK and international delivery.

HTC’s latest flagship devices are now in stock, offering the best in AI, secondary screens and beautifully contoured, liquid surface that’s designed to reflect the phone’s symmetrical construction.

To compensate the missing headphone jack, HTC have included a pair of USonic earphones in the box — a rebranded version of the in-ear headphones included with the HTC Bolt and 10 Evo.

Read more about how the devices measure up here. 

Order the the HTC U Play and HTC U Ultra Sim Free today, with UK and international delivery. Don’t forget if you’re ordering outside of the EU, you will pay the EX Vat price and enjoy worldwide delivery generally within 1-2 working days via FedEx.

With the HTC U Ultra now available for pre-order, let’s take a look at the specifications at a glance:

Dimensions: 162.4 x 79.8 x 8 mm (6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 in)

Weight: 170 g (6.00 oz)

SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display: 5.7 inches, Super LCD5 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, (~69.7% screen-to-body ratio) 1440 x 2560 pixels (~513 ppi pixel density)

OS: Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat)

Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821

CPU: Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo)

GPU: Adreno 530

Memory Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Internal Memory: 64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM

Primary Camera: 12 Megapixel, f/1.8, 26mm, OIS, laser & phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, 1/2.3’’ sensor size, 1.55µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, Auto-HDR, panorama

Video: 2160p@30fps (24-bit/192kHz audio), 720p@120fps

Secondary Camera: 16 megapixel, 1080p, Auto-HDR

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP, LE

GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

NFC: Yes

USB: v3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM

Browser: HTML5

Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery

Stand-by: Up to 312 h (3G)

Talk time: Up to 26 h (3G)

Pre-order the HTC U Ultra Sim Free today, with UK and international delivery.

HTC have released two handsets within their U range; the HTC U Play and HTC U Ultra, both available to pre-order today.

The HTC U Ultra promises to listen to U, adapting sound to your unique hearing, learn from U, becoming a companion that evolves to get to know you better over time and put U on top, courtesy of a convenient new Dual Display.

The large 5.7” phablet sized screen on this phone is great for regular day to day activity; while the new second screen is perfect for fast, convenient access to the things you use the most – like your top contacts, app shortcuts, event notifications and more.

Pre-order the HTC U Ultra today, available with UK and international delivery.