Overall Score
66.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#931)66.2
Performance(#1224)87.5
Camera(#1455)62.7
Display(#1071)85.8
Battery(#271)91.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#371)85.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring HTC U23
Short Review
- The HTC U23 features a sleek design with dimensions of 166.6 x 77.1 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 202 grams, available in Aqua Blue and Roland Violet.
- Its 6.7-inch OLED display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 644 GPU, complemented by 8GB of RAM.
- The rear camera system includes a 64 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 32 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 4600 mAh battery supports 30W wired and wireless charging.
- Running on Android 13, the software experience is up-to-date.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.0.
- The device lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the HTC U23 combines solid performance with a vibrant display and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, July 17
Announced2023, July 17
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.7"
TypeOLED, 120Hz
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 644
Memory128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4600 mAh
Charging Details30W wired15W wireless5W reverse wirelessReverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions166.6 x 77.1 x 8.9 mm (6.56 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight202 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsAqua Blue, Roland Violet
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 13
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass