HTC has this morning during an event in Taiwan, a new high-end device unveiled: The HTC YOU Ultra. The Android device is part of HTC’s new U-series. All appliances in that series, according to the Taiwanese smartphonefabrikant one thing in common: they are for you and inspired you. But what kind of device lies behind that marketing?
HTC YOU Ultra
The HTC YOU Ultra has a Super LCD 5 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560. What the HTC YOU Ultra so remarkable is the second screen of the device. Just as with the LG V20, there is a smaller display above the normal display. Showing notifications, shortcuts, and notifications from HTC’s brand new virtual assistant, is displayed. The front of the unit is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Later this year there will also be a limited edition with sapphire glass.
Sonic
HTC has during the unveiling a lot of attention paid to Sonic, a special sound function. The HTC YOU can the sound of the phone to adjust to the ears of your user. Probably is the system similar to what the company with the HTC Bolt did. There got your ears on that an ultrasonic scan of your ear, run. Then a personal profile is created, actually a kind of advanced equalizer so. You could therefore the music at least on paper, even better sound. There is also bad news on that front: the HTC YOU Ultra has no 3.5 mm headphone jack. Therefore, you will the USB Type-C port to use, or of course wireless earbuds.
Impressive camera
The camera of the HTC YOU Ultra is similar to the camera of the Google Pixel, which is also by HTC was produced. So that is good news, because that camera sensor was last year acclaimed by critics. We’re talking about a 12MP camera with 1.55 um pixels, phase detection autofocus, OIS and an aperture of f./1.8. HTC says the algorithm of the camera even further to have improved. The camera of the Google Pixel was last year hailed as the best smart phone camera, so on that point will the HTC YOU Ultra certainly does not disappoin t. About the selfiecamera of the device is not yet as well known, in addition to a wide-angle sensor.
Under the hood
HTC has released its new phone never a flagship called. Nevertheless, it can device certainly as a flagship label. Under the hood of the phablet is Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, coupled with 4GB of ram. Also in terms of processor, the device is so similar to the HTC-produced Google Pixel. It remains a matter of wait and see whether HTC’s new smartphone just as much as impression.
pricing and availability
The HTC YOU Ultra is from march available in the Netherlands. The device comes in the colors pink, blue, white, and dark green. In the United States for a price tag of $ 749 to the HTC YOU Ultra. It is not yet known how much the device in the Netherlands is going to cost. HTC had after a very disappointing year with a bang found. On paper qualifies the HTC YOU Ultra absolutely to actually go, though the price is quite high for the specifications of a flagship from 2016. And oh, otherwise the Taiwanese smartphonef abrikant next month still have a chance with the successor of the HTC 10. The company this morning announced the HTC YOU Play, which you in this article can read more.
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