HTC U11

Bradmax57 · 13 Jun 2017 at 22:13

haha

I'm kinda in two minds tbh, gonna have to mess with the camera a little doesn't seem all that different to the 10 (which in a way I was kind of expecting)

Kerplunk · 13 Jun 2017 at 22:18

I upgraded from the M9, screen looks stunning on the U11 compared to the M9

Bradmax57 · 13 Jun 2017 at 23:11

pretty decent upgrade then

I'm just debating if this is a worthy upgrade for me

Kerplunk · 14 Jun 2017 at 11:35

You know it is

kona786 · 14 Jun 2017 at 15:29

HTC U11 vs Galaxy S8 Camera Test Comparison

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_gyFDfPUfo

I prefer the S8's output and stabilsation. Sharper and punchier, but not over done. HTC's seems a little muted and softer.

kona786 · 14 Jun 2017 at 15:31

Kerplunk · 14 Jun 2017 at 19:38

Can anyone recommend a decent case for the U11?

stoosh · 15 Jun 2017 at 14:07

kona786 said:
Congrats stoosh, I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it now you had a play. How does the speed and screen compare to the 3T?

Thanks Mate! I'll be perfectly honest when it first got delivered I wasn't really impressed. There were a few things missing that I took for granted on the 3T and it was a real vanilla experience which I disliked immensely. The lack of a 3.5mm jack was a pain but I got around that and bought some bluetooth headphones.

I went to my go to launcher - Nova and started using the device and I was pleasantly surprised at how fluid and fast the device is. It's Pixel fast...
I'd say the camera is better and so is the speed but only just marginally. The advantage that the U11 has that it's got a SD card slot.

Oh yes before I forget the battery life is decent too not as good as the 3T but that has the advantage of a 1080 panel and bigger battery. The U11 easily gets me through the day.

All in all it's a very competent phone...

Zaichik · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:02

I got my black U11 a couple of days ago and really like the feel of it compared to the earlier metal phones, although it is slippery and a fingerprint magnet. I am little bit disappointed that little has changed software-wise. Which leads me to a question - should the UK version come with Google Assistant because mine doesn't have it - only the old Google app? I know they are going to update the phone with Amazon Alexa, but the reviews suggest that Google Assistant should already be there.

Zaichik · 16 Jun 2017 at 09:55

Well, my U11 is going back. I turned it on this morning and a whole line of what appear to be stuck pixels has appeared in the middle of the screen.

EDIT: I am starting to wonder if it is actually a piece of fluff that has somehow got under the glass.

Anyway, not good.

stoosh · 17 Jun 2017 at 16:58

I'm curious to know if anyone elses camera make a very slight rattling noise when you shake the phone?

Bradmax57 · 17 Jun 2017 at 17:48

very faintly yes

stoosh · 17 Jun 2017 at 18:33

Thanks for confirming. That's put my mind at rest

Zaichik · 17 Jun 2017 at 18:58

Yes, mine does too.

Can someone confirm whether Google Assistant is available yet?

stoosh · 17 Jun 2017 at 19:44

Thanks Mate. I don't know what's going on with Google assistant as I've never really used any of the Google Voice searches.

This guide might help you though:

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www....le-assistant-on-your-android-smartphone-16881

kona786 · 18 Jun 2017 at 10:39

stoosh said:
Thanks Mate! I'll be perfectly honest when it first got delivered I wasn't really impressed. There were a few things missing that I took for granted on the 3T and it was a real vanilla experience which I disliked immensely. The lack of a 3.5mm jack was a pain but I got around that and bought some bluetooth headphones.

I went to my go to launcher - Nova and started using the device and I was pleasantly surprised at how fluid and fast the device is. It's Pixel fast...
I'd say the camera is better and so is the speed but only just marginally. The advantage that the U11 has that it's got a SD card slot.

Oh yes before I forget the battery life is decent too not as good as the 3T but that has the advantage of a 1080 panel and bigger battery. The U11 easily gets me through the day.

All in all it's a very competent phone...

Glad to hear it. You must have so many phones now

Bradmax57 · 18 Jun 2017 at 21:53

Zaichik said:
Yes, mine does too.

Can someone confirm whether Google Assistant is available yet?

I don't know as yet still haven't even stuck my sim card in it

stoosh · 18 Jun 2017 at 21:58

kona786 said:
Glad to hear it. You must have so many phones now

On the contrary it's now one in and one out...times are hard :eek:

haha

Ade74 · 19 Jun 2017 at 18:47

How do these handle heat. I saw a review were this got quite warm. Has anyone had any issues?

esoteric · 20 Jun 2017 at 17:39

Ade74 said:
How do these handle heat. I saw a review were this got quite warm. Has anyone had any issues?

It gets warm while charging and using intensive apps like games. It gets no hotter then my M7.