HTC U Play Specs

The HTC U Play is the smaller of the two devices announced by HTC today, and features a set of specs that may disappoint. Matching up closer to the HTC 10, the U Play still doesn’t seem to pack much of a punch, even though it is meant for the mid-range market.

Size & Display

• Screen:
  • Size: 5.2-inch
  • Resolution: 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Type: Super LCD
  • Protection: Corning® Gorilla® Glass
• Dimensions: 145.99 x 72.9 x 3.5-7.99 mm
• Weight: 145 g

Colors

Brilliant Black, Cosmetic Pink, Ice White, Sapphire Blue

Internals

• CPU: MediaTek Helio P10 Quad Core, 64-bit
• RAM: 3GB or 4GB
• Storage: 32GB or 64GB
• Operating System: Android 7.0 Nougat with HTC Sense

Cameras

Rear Camera

• Size: 16 MP
• Sensor: BSI Sensor
• OIS: Yes
• EIS: No
• Autofocus: Laser
• Aperture: f/2.0
• Video:
  • 1080p Recording at 30fps
  • RAW Image support
• Features: Auto-HDR, Panorama, Manual, Zoe Capture, Hyperlapse, Video Pic

Front Camera

• Size: 16MP with UltraPixel mode
• Sensor: BSI Sensor
• Full HD Video Recording
• Features: Live Makeup, Auto HDR, Auto Selfie, Voice Selfie, Selfie Panorama

Connectivity

• Ports: USB 2.0, Type-C
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 4.2
• NFC: NFC Enabled
• Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
• HTC Connect for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to compatible multi-room audio systems.

Battery

• 2,500 mAh (non-removable)
• Fast Charge (5V, 2A)

Sensors

• Ambient light sensor
• Proximity sensor
• Motion G-sensor
• Compass sensor
• Gyro sensor
• Magnetic sensor
• Fingerprint sensor
• Sensor Hub for activity tracking

Buttons & Custom

• Motion Launch
• Quiet ring on pick-up
• Pocket mode
• Flip to mute
• Display color personalization

Network

• Basic:
  • GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  • 4G LTE (Cat. 6)
• 4G LTE Bands:
  • Single SIM
    • FDD: Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28
    • TDD: Bands 38, 40
  • Dual SIM
    • FDD: Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28
    • TDD: Bands 38, 40

Audio:

• Speakers: Bottom-facing speaker
• Microphones: Dual-microphone with noise cancellation
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