In addition to the HTC U11 life, the company has also unveiled the new HTC U11 +, another expansion of the U11 that increases in all its features but it manages to reduce its weight. More battery and more screen in a more compact mobile.
HTC U11 +: more power in less space
The most impressive thing about the new HTC U11 + is its ability to offer more than the HTC U11 in a smaller body. The screen increases from 5 inches to a total of 6 inches with a aspect ratio of 18: 9 and a resolution Quad HD + (2880 x 1440). The battery is now 3.939mAh with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charge, so we speak of a continuous viewing without having to worry about how much we consume. The CPU is a Snapdragon 835.
To ensure that one-handed control is possible, HTC has incorporated Edge Launcher, which allows you to access the application drawer and the notification menu by sliding anywhere on the screen. This is accompanied by Edge Sense, like the HTC U11 life: you can press your phone to access the apps you want or perform extra functions. However, this device is more developed and allows you to access more functions. All this is aimed at making use with one hand feel much more comfortable despite being a 6-inch screen.
Regarding the main camera of the terminal, from HTC they dare to compare themselves with the best DSLR cameras. Although there is no official DxoMark score, they say it is better. The original smartphone received a 90 in September 2017. It will have HDR Boost technology and better video recording, especially in terms of sound, better capturing the position of each element to reproduce it correctly. The rear camera is 12MP and the selfie camera is 8MP.
Continuing with the sound, we find two other elements: HTC BoomSound and HTC USonic. The first is the terminal's sound technology, which will be heard louder than ever. The second is the technology incorporated in the headphones, which includes a system to better adapt to your inner ear.
The physical resistance of the smartphone is also remarkable. In addition to IP68 screen protection, the HTC U11 + includes Clear Shield, a transparent case that protects the phone while allowing access to the Edge Launcher and Edge Sense.
Improving the high end
Although it is somewhat taller and thicker, the new HTC U11 + manages to be less wide than its predecessor. At the same time, it updates its operating system, its screen and its personalized Android layer, HTC Sense. The result is a better phone that knows how to get it right.
Usability on large phones can be a problem, especially when it comes to 6 inches. HTC solves this with an operating system that works with the natural gestures that we do using the mobile with one hand. The terminal adapts to how we use it, not hand to terminal. This may be one of the biggest reasons to get an HTC U11 + that still has a great screen, a great camera and a great sound system.
Features of the HTC U11 +
- CPU: Snapdragon 835.
- RAM memory / Internal storage: 4GB / 64GB - 6GB / 128GB
- Does it support micro SD cards ?: Yes, up to 2 TB.
- Rear camera: 12 MP.
- Front camera: 18 MP.
- Battery: 3.939 mAh.
- Operating system: Android 8.0 Oreo.
- Other details: Edge Launcher technology, Edge Sense technology, HTC BoomSound and HTC USonic technology, USB Type C, NFC.