Overall Score
53.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#1871)53.9
Performance(#3090)71.8
Camera(#641)92.6
Display(#2998)71.1
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#710)81.3
Connectivity(#2104)64.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring HTC U Ultra
Short Review
- The HTC U Ultra features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 162.4 x 79.8 x 8 mm and weighing 170 grams.
- Its 5.7-inch Super LCD5 display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharp pixel density of approximately 513 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, it includes a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 4GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization, and 4K video recording capabilities, while the 16 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, it is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, providing a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Brilliant Black and Sapphire Blue.
- Notably, it lacks a headphone jack and stereo speakers, which may affect audio preferences.
- Overall, the HTC U Ultra combines premium materials with solid specifications for a competitive smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017, February 21
Announced2017, January 12
DescriptionAlso known as HTC Ocean Note
Display
Size5.7"
TypeSuper LCD5
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 (64 GB version)Sapphire crystal glass (128 GB version)
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps (24-bit/192kHz audio), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions162.4 x 79.8 x 8 mm (6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5 or Sapphire crystal), glass back, aluminum frame
ColorsBrilliant Black, Cosmetic Pink, Ice White, Sapphire Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass