HTC U Ultra launched: 4GB RAM, 16MP selfie, Sapphire glass

HTC has just launched their new flagship HTC U Ultra. This phone comes with 4GB RAM, 16MP selfie cam, Sapphire glass, and a second display screen. 

HTC U Ultra

HTC U Ultra: 4GB RAM, 16MP selfie, Sapphire glass

HTC has just launched their U event to announce their new smartphone which is “inspired by you and made for you”- HTC U Ultra. First, let’s come to the design! The phone comes with a metallic unibody design. The rear panel is coated with reflective glass. The special thing is that the front of the phone will be coated with Sapphire glass. This kind of glass is famous for the extreme scratch resistance. However, this Sapphire coat is only on some limited editions. The regular phone will come with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

In terms of HTC U Ultra specs, the phone is powered by Android Nougat and a quad-core SND 821 processor, not SND 835 like we expected. It packs 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB. Like LG V20, this phone also has 2 screens. The main 5.7-inch screen comes with 2K resolution and high 513 ppi while the second 2.05-inch screen has the resolution of 1040 x 160px. If you used the LG flagship once before, you’ll find this HTC 2nd screen very familiar. This screen with Al assistant holds shortcuts and delivers notifications.

HTC U Ultra

For photography, the company equipped a 12MP main shooter with f/1.8, dual LED flash, 1.55μm pixel size, and OIS, just like HTC 10. On the front, you’ll find a 16MP selfie snapper. It is backed up with a 3000mAh battery. There is no 3.5mm jack, so you have to plug your earphones into a USB Type-C port. One special thing we can’t miss to mention is its U Sonic audio. Together with the earphones, this audio function will scan the structure of user’s ear and create the sound which is matched to their ears to create the awesome experience. The phone is also equipped with HT Sense Companion which is similar to Google Assitant or Siri.

HTC U Ultra: price and availability

With this new flagship, HTC can get back to the race of smartphone giants. The phone will be the tough rival. HTC U Ultra price for the regular model comes at about $749 (64GB). The model with Sapphire glass will cost more, about $910 (only have 128GB version). HTC U Ultra release date will be on 12th January.