HTC U12 Plus
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent audio
- High-quality video
- Unique design
- High resolution
- IP68 resistance
- Edge Sense 2
What to consider
- Haptic buttons
- Average battery
- No software support
- Screen brightness
- Difficult repair
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.0"
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2880
- Display type
- Super LCD6
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display
- Screen size
- 6.0"
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2880
- Display type
- Super LCD6
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
- Processor
- Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
- GPU
- Adreno 630
- RAM
- 6GB
- AnTuTu score
- 263696 (v7)
Camera
- Main camera
- 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- 16 MP, f/2.6, 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
- Front camera
- 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm + 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
- Video
- 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), HDR, 24-bit/96kHz stereo sound rec.
Battery
- Capacity
- 3500 mAh
- Charging speed
- 18W wired, QC3, 50% in 35 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 24 hours
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Bluetooth
- 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.1
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 156.6 x 73.9 x 8.7 mm
- Weight
- 188 g
- Materials
- Glass front (GG3), glass back, aluminum frame
- Water resistance
- IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 148,3 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the glass. Minor signs of wear on the body. Battery 80-90%.
Acceptable (C)
from 83,9 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with HTC U12 Plus.
Haptic button lag
ModerateSoftware processing for pressure-sensitive sensors.
Screen ghosting
MinorWear and tear of the LCD panel.
Rapid battery drain
ModerateNatural chemical aging of the battery and high power consumption of the SD845.
Edge Sense sensor failure
CriticalBreakage of the internal pressure-sensitive strips of the frame.
Repairs and Parts4/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
The battery is heavily glued and can only be accessed after removing many components.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires disassembling almost the entire phone as it is glued to the frame.
Charging Port Repair
The USB-C port is on a separate daughterboard, making replacement possible without soldering.
Original spare parts will be difficult to find in 2026, mostly aftermarket copies will be available.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
52 kg CO2e
Water Saved
11500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
188 grams
Reused
88%
Recycled
12%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Audiophile
A user who values the best possible speaker sound and Hi-Res audio support without using external speakers.
- BoomSound Hi-Fi system
- 24-bit audio support
- Sonic Zoom microphones
Tech collector
A person who wants to own milestones of technology history and unique solutions like pressure-sensitive buttons.
- Translucent casing
- Edge Sense innovation
- HTC heritage
Budget second phone
A user who needs an affordable yet capable device with a good camera for work or as a backup phone.
- Affordable second-hand price
- Still capable Snapdragon 845
- Good build quality
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LatviaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. As it is an older model, VoLTE support may depend on the specific operator configuration.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The U23 Pro offers 5G support, a 120Hz OLED screen, and modern software, but loses the U12+'s unique pressure-sensitive buttons and BoomSound depth.
| Feature | HTC U12 Plus | HTC U23 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Super LCD6 60Hz | OLED 120Hz |
| Network | 4G LTE | 5G |
| Audio | BoomSound Hi-Fi | Standard stereo |
Samsung has a better AMOLED screen and a headphone jack, but the HTC offers a more unique design and better video stabilisation.
| Feature | HTC U12 Plus | Galaxy S9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Headphone jack | No | Yes |
| Buttons | Pressure-sensitive | Physical |
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