HTC·Flagship · Released May 2018
U12+
HTC’s late-2018 attempt — virtual capacitive buttons.
58/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$799
Color · Translucent Blue
Display
6.0" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 845
Memory
6 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 + 16 MP
Battery
3,500 mAh
Weight
188 g
AI Snapshot
A weird HTC swansong.
U12+ replaced physical buttons with pressure pads — a divisive choice that hurt reviews. The end of HTC mainstream flagships.
Subscores · 0–100
Display68
Camera76
Performance72
Battery65
Build76
Value50
- IP68 + microSD.
- Strong DxO score.
- Translucent Blue colorway.
- Dual telephoto.
Full specifications
Type
Super LCD 6, 60 Hz
Size
6.0 inches
Resolution
2,880 × 1,440 px
Main
12 MP, f/1.75, OIS
Telephoto
16 MP, f/2.6, 2×
Selfie
dual 8 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -84.6%
This
250,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -78.6%
This
620
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -75.3%
This
2,000
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -89.5%
This
6.5 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the U12+ released?
The U12+ was released in May 2018.
What is the U12+ screen size and type?
The U12+ has a 6.0" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the U12+ use?
The U12+ is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the U12+ have?
The U12+ ships with 6 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the U12+ battery capacity?
The U12+ has a 3,500 mAh battery.
What is the U12+ main camera?
The U12+ has a 12 + 16 MP main camera.
Does the U12+ have 5G?
The U12+ does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the U12+ waterproof?
The U12+ is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.