HTC U11

Earth[Tera].bin · 16 May 2017 at 11:24

No headphone jack but there's an adapter included as standard. Hardware wise it looks good, but it is a shame the design is quite uninspiring.Will see what it's like in the flesh before deciding .

esoteric · 16 May 2017 at 18:24

Still no return for the front facing speakers

I'm feeling hard up to replace my m7 though, it's showing it's age and can only slow charge and the usb charging port doesn't grip anymore so it's a struggle trying to keep the cable in for the few hours it takes to charge.

doggo · 16 May 2017 at 18:28

Well I have been a self-confessed htc fan for many years, but I can say this is me and htc parting ways. Sorry htc but you've not done enough to sway me away from a Samsung S8.

jrodga2k5 · 16 May 2017 at 20:38

doggo said:
Well I have been a self-confessed htc fan for many years, but I can say this is me and htc parting ways. Sorry htc but you've not done enough to sway me away from a Samsung S8.

Honestly mate, this is the best time to jump on a Samsung flagship if you ask me. Nothing will appeal to me for a while I doubt, especially from HTC and I've owned the M7 through M10.

Kerplunk · 16 May 2017 at 20:47

Well ive watched some of the release videos and I am not really drawn to it at all, ive owned a HTC since the HTC Magic, and I am thinking about abanding ship, and going for a Samsung Galaxy S8+ ....

Rimsy · 16 May 2017 at 21:24

This bodes well for the pixel 2 - water resistance and an even better camera than the pixel 1 (which is still the best camera in a smartphone over 6 months after release)

Rimsy · 17 May 2017 at 23:40

The more I look at this phone the more it appeals. No gimmicky curved screen. Water resistance. Amazing camera. It comes in red. Hmmm!

neoboy · 18 May 2017 at 19:22

Well HTC U11 just became a phone with the highest rated camera on DXO Mark.

Having owned the M7 I'm somewhat mildly intrigued by this phone now.

EDIT: Also been has a feature where you can squeeze the phone to take a photo.

Rimsy · 18 May 2017 at 22:22

They also seem to have gone all in with sound quality too...
If the red gets released over here then this could well be my next phone to replace my 6P

Bradmax57 · 19 May 2017 at 00:14

Still liking my 10, be interested in looking at the U11 when it comes out

MrRockliffe · 19 May 2017 at 00:25

Battery life is my main concern here. I don't get this fixation that 3000mAh is enough for a 5.5 inch phone - so many do it. Especially when you're pushing that many pixels on an LCD. Just go 1080p and give me better battery life!

Bradmax57 · 19 May 2017 at 00:31

Should be ok, I get through a heavy day on my htc 10 with plenty left (obviously not sitting playing games or music all day) and the 835 is supposed to be a lot more efficient

MrRockliffe · 19 May 2017 at 00:36

On my S7 Edge, which has one of the highest endurance ratings for a flagship phone, it just lasts me through the day :/ I have to charge my spare nexus 6p twice a day (morning and around 3 oclock) for it to last

Bradmax57 · 19 May 2017 at 00:52

MrRockliffe said:
On my S7 Edge, which has one of the highest endurance ratings for a flagship phone, it just lasts me through the day :/ I have to charge my spare nexus 6p twice a day (morning and around 3 oclock) for it to last

My s7 edge was shocking for battery, as was my s6 edge which was absolutely appalling, my htc 10 I can easily get through a normal day and get home with about 40%, obviously it all depends on what you with a phone but its far better than my s7 and s6, I sent my s8+ back within days of getting it so cant compare

neoboy · 19 May 2017 at 07:45

Available for around £585 directly from HTC if sign up to one of their newsletters and get 10% off, be interesting what the prices are like for this on contracts. Squeeze function would come in handy for things other than photo taking as appears to be fully customisable.

Only annoying thing is removal of 3.5mm jack, rely on USB-C for that so iPhone esque in that respect.

MrRockliffe · 19 May 2017 at 10:27

Bradmax57 said:
My s7 edge was shocking for battery, as was my s6 edge which was absolutely appalling, my htc 10 I can easily get through a normal day and get home with about 40%, obviously it all depends on what you with a phone but its far better than my s7 and s6, I sent my s8+ back within days of getting it so cant compare

That's so strange! What's a standard day for you on your phone? I'm mostly web browsing, music listening and YouTube watching.

Bradmax57 · 19 May 2017 at 11:01

Bit of web browsing, lots of emails and take a few photos, the s7 was odd, some days It would be fine other days appalling without a huge difference in use, the s6 edge was just terrible full stop, maybe it was faulty, but it wouldn't last a day even with the lightest of use

esoteric · 20 May 2017 at 12:11

Ordered the HTC U11 in silver from Carphone Warehouse. I tried EE directly but they couldn't come close on price.

Rimsy · 20 May 2017 at 12:43

esoteric said:
Ordered the HTC U11 in silver from Carphone Warehouse. I tried EE directly but they couldn't come close on price.

Very close to doing the same!

esoteric · 20 May 2017 at 12:59

Rimsy said:
Very close to doing the same!

£250 upfront and 27.99 a month for 5GB data and unlim mins and texts. With the £50 cashback it works out to £25.xx a month, it's something like £871 over 2 years. There's also £50 cashback on topcashback. I couldn't find a sim only plan as good if buying the phone sim free to better this with EE as the carrier.