HTC U11 review: features of the display, camera and other details
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The phone appeared back in 2016 after heated discussions: What will HTC present for active users of Android devices?? There were rumors that the model would be called Ocean, butO the manufacturer decided not to deviate from the established scheme and call everything much simpler - HTC U11.
There were various deepfakes circulating online, like “the case is identical to the iPhone”, or “another thing is unclearO that is in a metal casing.” As a result, the phone became an intermediate option between U Play and U Ultra, but the concept of the ancestor “U10” was completely redone - we no longer saw the brutal “shmat” of metal.
Let's figure it out and have a little review to smartphone Htc u11.
The content of the article
Appearance and equipment
The box with components for HTC U11 is the same as previous models from the company - a white “square” with corner curves. Everything is decorated quite minimalistically and not catchy on the eyes. The only thing that shows off on the packaging is a stylish silver logo. Overall, it is attractive and pleasing to the eye. What's included in the set:
- The smartphone itself.
- Power unit.
- Cable.
- Bumper.
- Headphones with micro-usb input.
Design
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As mentioned earlier, HTC U11 decided to move away from the company’s usual metal body - it was replaced with a rather strange glass coating that shimmers under the sun’s rays. Everything looks very stylish, nO For the average person, this looks unsafe - we all love to “accidentally drop” something.
Of course, appearance is a rather subjective opinion and will vary from person to person.
The size of the smartphone was not the best: the phone feels like a “brick” – large display htc u11 and the thick body is pushed in every possible way to such an opinion. But the main problem – slippery glass coating. Without a bumper, you will only get hassle from constantly wiping the lid and regular traces of dirt and fingers.
The main thing worth mentioning is that you won't find a headphone jack. Everything on this phone connects via USB Type-C. However, this does not prevent you from ordering an adapter for 10 rubles from Ali or elsewhere and using it for your health, and everyone is gradually switching to a wireless headset.
Main characteristics
- Workhorse – CPU Snapdragon 835, 8 cores Kryo 280 1.9/2.4 GHz.
- Display – 5.5 inches, IPS with a resolution of 2560x1440.
- Memory: RAM 4/6 GB and internal 64/128 (the phone is available in two variations).
- DAdditionally you can install Sd up to 2 TB.
- WIfi, LTE, Bluetooth (everything as needed).
- Cameras: main 12 MP and front 16 MP.
- Battery – 3000 mAh.
Screen
HTC U11 has an IPS matrix (Super LCD 5), a diagonal of 5.5 inches. The frames around the screen are quite wide, as for a 2016 phone: 3.5 mm on the right and left, at the bottom – 18 mm, top – 15 mm.
Brightness can be adjusted either manually or automatically using a light sensor. Conveniently, there is an option to turn on the display by tapping and the ability to use up to 10 touches simultaneously.
Cameras
The front 16-megapixel camera does not have its own flash and focus in offline mode. Yes, and with such pixelation, better photo quality was expected.Selfie saturation and color rendition are clearly lagging behind. Noticeable "jamb" – The further you look from the center of the photo, the sharpness decreases. In general, it’s not what I wanted from a front camera.
Main camera htc u 11 uses a 12 megapixel module, additional autofocus and optical stabilization. The camera has proprietary functions such as fast HDR and additional noise reduction. In terms of picture quality, much more effort was put into the rear module - according to critics, the camera can claim a “9” out of 10 in terms of all functionality and photo quality.
Videos can be shot as much as 4k 30 FPS – 60, alas, no. Optical stabilization works at “5+” – no twitching or sudden movement of the picture. The sound is also excellent: the company tried and introduced as many as 4 microphones with acoustic focus technology.
conclusions
The phone can be bought from 40 thousand in two versions: 4/64 or 6/128. For this price, the manufacturer offers a quite decent phone with good screen brightness, an excellent rear camera module and an average battery. The only thing that is not clear is the company’s change of decision in favor of a glass case - now it’s difficult to even think what is better - an all-metal “box” or a glass “mirror”. If you want a functional phone and are ready to overlook the shortcomings in appearance, take a closer look at the u11.
