Low in the spring at home in Taiwan, the company HTC presented his new flagship smartphone with such words: "Squeezing the hand of a loved one, we express our feelings. Baby instinctively compresses her mother's finger. Older child hugs a beloved teddy bear who protects his calm dream. What could be more unifying, close, personal than touch or hug? And is there a device more personal in our life than a smartphone? We were inspired by the power of touch and the fact that it means for a special way when you created the HTC U11 - the world's first smartphone with a new, revolutionary way to manage important functions by simply pressing. "

Since its appearance in 1997, HTC has always tried to act as a pioneer, creating unique solutions. This time, the manufacturer gave its new product the possibility of control using a housing compression by hand, and it became the "highlight", which is able to highlight the new HTC smartphone from the manifold of modern mobile devices.

The main characteristics of HTC U11

• Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998), 8 KRYO 280 @ 1.9 / 2.4 GHz
• GPU Adreno 540.
• Android operating system 7.1.1, HTC Sense
• Touch Display IPS (Super LCD 5) 5.5 ", 2560 × 1440, 534 PPI
• RAM (RAM) 4/6 GB, internal memory 64/128 GB
• Support Nano-SIM (2 pcs.)
• MicroSD support up to 2 TB
• GSM / GPRS / EDGE network (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• WCDMA / HSPA + network (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
• LTE CAT.16 FDD network (B1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32), TD LTE (B38-41)
• Wi-Fi 802.11a / B / G / N / AC (2.4 and 5 GHz)
• Bluetooth 4.2, NFC
• DisplayPort.
• Chromecast, Dlna, AirPlay, Miracast
• USB 3.1 GEN 1, TYPE-C, OTG
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
• The main chamber is 12 meters, f / 1.7, autofocus, video 4k
• Frontal chamber 16 MP, F / 2.0, Fix. focus
• Sensor approximation, lighting, magnetic field, dactyloscopic, gyroscope, EDGE SENSOR Case Compression Saensor, Sensor Hub to track physical activity
• Battery 3000 MA · H, Quick Charge 3.0
• Dimensions 154 × 76 × 7.9 mm
• Mass 170 g

Contents of delivery

The HTC U11 package is made in the same style that all the latest mobile products of the company are: this is a white cardboard box of recognizable square shape with rounded angular parts. The packaging is laconic as possible, one silver logo is present on the white lid. There is a sticker with the listing of the main technical characteristics of the model. Everything is drawn beautiful, carefully, looks stylish and attractive.

Flat box, however, it turned out to be rich in content. The kit consists of a connecting cable, a powerful network adapter with varying output current (2.5 / 1.7 / 1.25 A) and voltage (5/9/12 V). The key to retrieve cards is familiar to the paper tab. In addition, wired stereo headquarters with a set of rubber intra-channel-type rubber nozzles, a transparent protective cover made of solid inflexible plastic and even a rag for wiping. Also in the set there was a adapter from the USB Type-C connector on the minijack (3.5 mm) standard headphones, while complete headphones have a USB Type-C plug.

Appearance and ease of use

The design of HTC U11 on modern standards looks rather strange. While the manufacturers are increasingly drawn to the practical matte metal, reliable and naigant, Taiwanese suddenly produce a brilliant, transfusion in the sunshine with all the colors of the rainbow, the maximum marked glass smartphone with an absolutely mirrored back cover.

Naturally, it is beautifully painted: they say, the rear panel glass effectively refracts the light rays due to the mineral particles embedded into the coating, which are at different depths and have different characteristics of light-rates. But when you show this brilliant miracle to ordinary people, they shrug out in surprise.

In any case, design and design - taste issues, be sure to have opponents, and fans. But as for the filling, then there can be no two opinions: HTC U11 has received the most advanced technical characteristics in all parameters, and even something in the innovative device. But we will return to the characteristics a little later, in while we consider the location of all the elements on the outer part of the novelty case.

In the dimensions, the smartphone was not so elegant: the screen is large, the body is rather thick, douty and rounded, the device does not look and does not feel flat and easy. But the main problem is slippery glass panels that completely cover the corpus from the front and rear, while the thin strip on the sides form a convex aluminum frame of the rounded form. Thanks to all this, the smartphone turned out to be very marked and slippery, the protective cover here is simply necessary.

The aluminum frame not only performs the support function, but also itself is the control body, since it has built-in pressure sensors that allow the sacrifice to the sidelines to work out certain functions. A new method of control is called Edge Sense, EDGE SENSE sensitivity can be configured.

HTC U11 is certified according to the IP67 standard and is protected from dust, splashes and water when immersed to a depth of 1 m in fresh water for a while up to 30 minutes, which is confirmed by the test in the laboratory conditions. At the same time, the manufacturer warns that everyday exploitation and wear can reduce the level of protection against splashes and water over time. Also, you should not try to charge the wrong device with a cable, connecting it to the USB Type-C port, if water or moisture remains on the machine.

The entire front panel is covered with 2.5d-glass with sloping edges. Over the screen, a sensor, front chamber's eyes without their own flash, as well as the Event LED indicator are accustomed.

The center under the screen in the glass has a slight recess, indicating the presence of fingerprint scanner. The dactyloscopic sensor works clearly and quickly, unmistakably recognizes the touch, the finger can be brought to any angle. The scanner works and as a touch button, and on the sides of it there are two more sensory buttons with backlight.

On the back of the outbreak of the camera. The flash is bright, consists of two powerful monochrome diodes. The back of the back wall is attached, but the smartphone lies on the solid surface steadily, it does not shift when touched to the screen. Considering the front location of the fingerprint scanner to unlock, in general, work in such a position with the device is comfortable.

The main speaker here is derived to the bottom end, but for playing music, sounds in games and movies, a conversational speaker is used, located above the screen, so it is formed a stereo pager. Microphones in the apparatus are also several (4 pieces), with their help the surround sound 3D Audio is recorded. On the lower end of the smartphone there is also a USB port 3.1 Gen 1 with a Type-C connector that supports connecting external devices in USB OTG mode.

Nor at the bottom, nor in the upper end, it is not found the usual 3.5-millimeter access to the headphones, it is not in the device. Headphones should now be connected to the USB Type-C port, and complete stereo charters are equipped with this type of connector. However, if you wish to use headphones with a standard connector, you can purchase a kopeck adapter with USB Type-C on the minijack, and in a set with a smartphone there is one such adapter.

At the top end of the case, a hybrid connector for cards is installed in which you can insert two Nano-SIM cards or replace one of them on the MicroSD memory card.

Accordingly, the left side face, which is usually present such a connector, is completely empty here, and the mechanical power keys and volume are located on the right standard. The buttons are large, moderately rigid, easily groppy blindly.

HTC U11 is available in black (Brilliant Black), blue with silver tump (Amazing Silver), White (Ice White), blue (SAPPHIRE BLUE) and red (Solar Red).

Screen

HTC U11 is equipped with an IPS display (Super LCD 5), covered with 2.5D-glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with sloping edges. The physical dimensions of the screen are 68 × 121 mm with a diagonal of 5.5 inches. Resolution - 2560 × 1440, the density of points is about 534 PPI. The frame around the screen, taking into account the roundabilities of the body and the black band, is quite wide: on the sides of about 3.5 mm, from the bottom - 18 mm, from above - 15 mm.

The display brightness can be configured manually or use automatic settings based on the operation of the external light sensor. Antutu test diagnoses support for 10 simultaneous touch multitouch. It is possible to activate the screen by tapping and the mode of operation in gloves.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface resistant to the appearance of scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-reflective screen properties of the screen is better than the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter just Nexus 7). For clarity, we give a photo on which the white surface is reflected in the screens (left - Nexus 7, right - HTC U11, then they can be distinguished by size):

The screen at HTC U11 is darker (brightness of photographs 104 against 118 at Nexus 7). Two reflected objects in the HTC U11 screen is very weak, it suggests that there is no airbap between the screen layers (more specifically between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix) (OGS-One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of borders (type of glass / air) with highly different refractive ratios, such screens look better in conditions of intensive exterior illumination, but their repair in the event of a cracked exterior glass costs much more expensive, as it is necessary to change the entire screen. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (fat-repellent) coating, which is even better in efficiency than Nexus 7, so traces from fingers are removed significantly easier, and appear at a lower rate than in the case of conventional glass.

With manual control of brightness and when displaying the white field full screen The maximum brightness value was about 470 kD / m², minimum - 6 cd / m². The maximum brightness is high enough, so, given the excellent anti-glare properties, readability even on a sunny day outside the room should be at a good level. In complete dark, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. In stock Automatic brightness adjustment over the illumination sensor (it is located to the right of the slot of the front loudspeaker). In automatic mode, when changing external light conditions, the screen brightness is rising, and decreases. The operation of this function depends on the position of the brightness adjustment slider. If it is 100%, then in complete darkness, the auturance function reduces the brightness of up to 140 kD / m² (too bright), in conditions lit by artificial office light (about 550 LC) sets 375 cd / m² (also a lot), in a very bright environment (corresponds to the coverage of a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 LCs or a little more) The brightness increases to 570 kD / m² (which is above the maximum with manual brightness setting); If the adjustment is about 50%, the values \u200b\u200bare as follows: 6, 160 and 570 kD / m² (the first value is underestimated), if the regulator is 0% - 6, 12 and 570 kD / m² (the first two values \u200b\u200bare underestimated, which is logical). We have more than a variant with a slider about 60% of the scale: 24, 210 and 570 kD / m². It turns out that the auto-adjustment function of brightness works adequately and to some extent allows the user to customize its work under individual requirements. At any level of brightness, there is no significant illumination modulation, so there is no screen flicker.

This smartphone uses an IPS type matrix. Micrographs (if closing) demonstrate the structure of subpixels typical for IPS:

For comparison, you can familiarize yourself with the micrographic gallery of the screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without a significant shift of colors, even with large looks from the perpendicular to the screen and without inverting shades. For comparison, we give the photos on which the same images are displayed on the HTC U11 and Nexus 7 screens, while the brightness of the screens is initially installed by about 200 cd / m², and the color balance on the camera is forcibly switched to 6500 K.

Perpendicular to screens White field:

Note good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field.

And test picture:

The colors on the HTC U11 screen are clearly oversaturated and the color balance of the screens varies slightly.

Now at an angle of about 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much from both screens, but HTC U11 contrast has decreased to a greater extent due to the strong decrease of black.

And white field:

The brightness at an angle of the screens decreased (at least 5 times, based on the difference in exposure), but the HTC U11 screen is still a bit darker. The black field when the diagonal is deviated to the diagonal, the reddish shade is highlighted. The photos below are demonstrated (the brightness of white areas in the perpendicular plane of the directions of the direction is the same!):

And at a different angle:

With perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field is very good:

Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) high - about 1200: 1. The response time during the transition is black-white-black is 27 ms (14 ms incl. + 13 ms off.). The transition between halftons of gray 25% and 75% (according to the numerical color value) and back in sum occupies 42 ms. Constructed by 32 points with an equal interval in the numerical value of the shade of a gray gamma curve did not reveal in neither lights or in the shadows. The index of the approximating power function is 2.20, which is equal to the standard value of 2.2. At the same time, the real gamma curve deviates little from power dependence:

In this device there is some kind of dynamic adjustment of the brightness of the backlight in accordance with the character of the displayed image. As a result, the obtained dependence of brightness from the shade (gamma curve) may not correspond to the gamma-curve of the static image, since the measurements were carried out with a consistent output of shades of gray almost full screen. For this reason, a series of tests - determination of contrast and response time, comparing the illumination of black at angles - we were carried out (however, as always) when the special templates are withdrawn with the constant medium brightness, and not one-photo fields in full screen. It should be noted that in this case the brightness correction is expressed weakly and has no obvious dependence on the image, but it would be better not at all.

Color coverage is wider than SRGB:

We look at the spectra:

We have already seen this in the case of, for example, Sony Xperia Z2 and other mobile devices. Sony points out that these screens use LEDs with a blue emitter and green and red phosphor (usually a blue emitter and yellow phosphor), which in combination with special matrix light filters and allows you to get a wide color coverage. Yes, and in the Red Luminofore, apparently, the so-called quantum dots are used. For a consumer device, a wide color coverage is in no advantage, but a significant disadvantage, since as a result of the colors of images - drawings, photos and films, - srgb-oriented space (and such an overwhelming majority), have unnatural saturation. This is especially noticeable on recognizable shades, for example on skin shades. The result is shown in the photo above.

The balance of shades on the gray medium scale, as the color temperature is noticeably higher than the standard 6500 K, but at least deviation from the spectrum of absolutely black body (ΔE) below 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for the consumer device. In this case, the color temperature and Δe varies significantly from the shade to the shade - this adversely affects the visual assessment of the color balance. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can not be considered, since there the balance of colors does not matter, and the measurement error of the color characteristics on the low brightness is large.)

In this device there is an opportunity to adjust the color balance by adjusting the shade (there is even a white field for measuring!).

On schedules above curves Without corre. comply with the results without any correction of the color balance, and curves Corr. - The data obtained after the point shift to the position specified in the picture above. It can be seen that the balance of the balance corresponds to the expected result, since the color temperature approached the standard value, and Δe did not switch the boundary of 10 units, while the variation of these parameters even decreased. There is some benefit from such a correction, moreover, the brightness decreased by only about 4%.

Let us sum up: the screen has a high maximum brightness and has excellent anti-reflective properties, so the device without problems can be used outside the room even summer sunny day. In complete darkness, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. It is permissible to use the mode with an automatic adjustment of the brightness that works adequately. Also, the dignity of the screen needs to include an effective oleophobic coating, no air gap in the layers of the screen and flicker, high contrast and good uniformity of the black field. The disadvantages are the low stability of black to the rejection of the view from the perpendicular to the screen plane and overly wide color coverage. However, taking into account the importance of the characteristics for this class of devices, the screen quality can be considered high, although it is worth getting ready for strange and not entirely natural shades in films and in photos.

Camera

The frontal 16-megapixel camera with a reverse illumination sensor (BSI) and a lens with a diaphragm F / 2.0 did not receive any of the outbreak, no autofocus. Honestly, a higher quality shooting was expected from such a camera. The color rendition is clearly lame, sharpness is good only in the center of the frame, on the field it drops sharply, and with it it falls and detailing. Everything else, the narrowness of the dynamic range of the matrix, even in good light conditions, sometimes leads to completely grooved areas (shirt collar on the example below). In general, the camera was not impressed.

The main chamber uses a 12-megapixel BSI sensor with a pixel size of 1.4 μm, as well as a light lens with a diaphragm F / 1.7, has an optical stabilization system and a quick autofocus. For this camera, Auto HDR Boost's branded functions are implemented for quick HDR work without delays and Temporal Noise Reduction, which uses information from adjacent frames to eliminate unwanted noise and create a crystal clear video sequence. As a result, the main chamber of HTC U11 received the highest estimate of 90 points from 100 possible from Dxomark specialists.

Pro Mode allows not only to shoot with manual settings, but also keep them in your own profile for further use (up to 3 different sets). If you turn on the manual mode, the sliders with changeable exposure values \u200b\u200bwill appear (from 2 to 1/8000 s), photosensitivity (up to ISO 800), manual focus, white balance, exposure. You can shoot special series of frames Zoe and Hyperlapse, it is possible to simultaneously shoot a video and a photo of Video PIC, it is possible to save the pictures in the RAW format.

The camera can shoot video in 4K resolution (3840 × 2160) at a speed of 30 FPS, 60 FPS modes. The optical stabilization function is available, and indeed the camera highly copes with video filming in any resolution: sharpness, color reproduction and detailing normally, the brightness is enough. There are no complaints about the sound records: the four omnidirectional microphones with acoustic focus technology provide 3D Audio spatial sound recording. The sound is clean, loud, the noise cancellation system copes with its tasks.

• Roller №1 (41 MB, 3840 × [Email Protected] FPS, H.264, AAC)
• Roller # 2 (61 MB, 3840 × [Email Protected] FPS, H.264, AAC)
• Roller # 3 (55 MB, 1920 × 1080, SLO-MO H.264)

The camera turned out to be good, it has almost no noticeable flaws. Good detail and fairly low noises allow you to shoot small objects in different conditions. However, this is a time-tested 12-megapixel module, which has already completed the smartphones of almost all manufacturers. As a result, the HTC U11 camera is well suited for documentary and artistic shooting.

Telephone part and communication

Thanks to the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform, the SNAPDRAGON X16 LTE-modem in theory opens the user with the world of Gigabit Class LTE networks with data rates up to 1 Gb / s. In real life, of course, such speeds in the user in wireless networks are not yet obtained, but in any case, within the city feature of the Moscow region, the device behaves confidently, the quality of receiving a signal does not cause a signal, the speed in the 4G network is acceptable. HTC U11 supports 11 LTE FDD CAT.16 frequency ranges, among them 3 ranges used in Russia (Band 3, 7, 20), as well as TD LTE ranges (Band 38-41).

The smartphone also supports both Wi-Fi range (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 4.2. You can organize a wireless access point through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. The NFC module in the apparatus is available, and it can work with Troika travel cards. The USB Type-C connector supports the connection of external devices in USB OTG mode. The data transfer rate over the cable between the USB port 3.1 and the smartphone is about 27 MB / s.

A telephone application supports Smart Dial. Sorting and displaying contacts from the phone book are standard for Android.

The smartphone is able to maintain in active expectation mode both SIM cards in 3G / 4G at the same time. That is, for example, the SIM card will work in 3G for voice communication, even if another card is assigned to transfer data to 4G. The interface does not allow you to select for voice calls and SMS a specific SIM card in advance - only during the connection. Maps are working in DUAL SIM Dual Standby mode, a radio model here is one.

Software and multimedia

As a software platform used Google Android version 7.1.1
With its own branded holt sense. Once upon a time, when Windows Mobile was to the horror of Korywa, and Android was still young and a noncaine, the HTC Sense shell looked on their background not only chic, but also a very convenient addition. Users often chose smartphones of this brand only due to the convenience of the Alternative HTC Sense interface.

Now HTC has learned to turn touch to a new way to control the phone - Edge Sense. Phone compression in the hand allows you to shoot a photo or start the application. For example, on the go, without slowing down the step, it is enough to squeeze the phone, speak a voice voice and immediately send it. Squeezing the edge of the smartphone, you can open the incoming mail, run games. Of course, you can independently assign some other action.

When shooting, it is enough just to bring the camera to the object and squeeze the hand to get a snapshot. And this is not related to the interaction of the fingers with the screen, the device really reacts to the compression of the metal side frame.

Since Edge Sense is based on the pressure recognition on the side surface of the device, it can be used in almost any conditions - in the rain and under the snow, in gloves, which would be impossible in the case of using the capacitive screen. Managing the press can be configured. HTC Edge Sense allows you to configure such actions such as short press and pressing with subsequent retention, while recognizing even pressing power. In fact, all this really works well. At first, the movements look a little awkward, but with experience comes to understand that a new way of management can become a convenient tool, you only need to learn how to remember such unusual possibilities of your smartphone on time.

To listen to music, a regular Google Music player is used without any manual settings, there is no equalizer. But the sound in branded headphones with active noise reduction of HTC USonic can be configured under their hearing, memorized into profiles, and with the help of the HTC Boomsound system, the modes of operation of the speakers are selected: "Music", "In the theater". There are no complaints to the very sound of claims: both in headphones, and through the speaker, the device sounds excellent. The sound is clean and loud, bass and saturated.

Microphones demonstrate high sensitivity, the voice recorder with their help is quite suitable for any records, including lectures with seminars. FM radio in the smartphone is not.

Performance

HTC U11 hardware platform is built on SOC Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. The configuration of this chip includes 8 KRYO 280 processor kernels in two clusters with a maximum frequency of 1.9 / 2.4 GHz. SOC is made according to the newest 10-nanometer process. The Adreno 540 video scorer with support for the graphics API OpenGL ES 3.2 is responsible for processing graphics. The amount of RAM is 6 GB, built-in flash memory - 128 GB. Of these, 4.3 GB of RAM are free and about 112 GB of storage facilities. There is also a modification of a smartphone with 64 GB of memory and 4 GB of RAM.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is the flagship platform of the manufacturer with top characteristics, one of the most powerful mobile platforms in the world at the moment. It is much more powerful than its predecessor of Snapdragon 821 and is noticeably ahead of all indicators of the flagship solution Huawei - Hisilicon Kirin 960. In the MediaTek portfolio there is no equal to it. Only the topical SAMSUNG EXYNOS 8895 platform can be compared with it, which operates the latest Korean flagships Galaxy S8 and S8 +.

In real scenarios of use for this SOC there are no obstacles, it confidently copes with anyone without exception to the tasks set in front of it. With games, too, there are no problems, all the games have been tested, including Modern Combat 5, Mortal Kombat X and others, go without the slightest slowdowns on the maximum settings. HTC U11 is a very productive apparatus, it has a significant "safety margin" for future updates.

Testing in integrated tests Antutu and Geekbench:

All the results obtained by us when testing the smartphone in the most recent versions of popular benchmarks, we are conveniently reduced to the table. The table usually adds several other devices from various segments, also tested on similar recent versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the resulting dry numbers). Unfortunately, within the framework of the same comparison, it is impossible to submit results from different versions of the benchmarks, so "for the scenes" there are many decent and actual models - due to the fact that they at one time passed the "obstacles' band" on previous versions of test programs.

Testing a graphic subsystem in 3DMark game tests, GFXBENCHMARK and Bonsai Benchmark:

When testing in 3DMark for the most productive smartphones now it is possible to run the application in Unlimited mode, where the resolution of the rendering is fixed to 720p and is turned off by VSYNC (due to which the speed can rise above 60 FPS).

	HTC U11 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)	SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 + SAMSUNG EXYNOS 8895 OCTA)	LG G6. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)	Honor 8 pro. (Hisilicon Kirin 960)	Meizu Pro 6 Plus (Samsung EXYNOS 8890 OCTA)
3DMark Ice Storm Sling Shot ES 3.1 (more - better)	2660	2628	2409	1417	1869
GFXBENCHMark Manhattan ES 3.1 (OnScreen, FPS)	16	19	12	18	13
GFXBENCHMark Manhattan ES 3.1 (1080p OffScreen, FPS)	33	36	24	21	24
GFXBENCHMARK T-REX (OnScreen, FPS)	53	57	38	46	52
GFXBENCHMARK T-REX (1080p Offscreen, FPS)	92	103	61	57	71

Browser cross-platform tests:

As for the benchmarks to estimate the speed of the JavaScript engine, it is necessary to always make a discount on the fact that they are significantly dependent on the browser in them, in which the comparison can be truly correct only on the same OS and browsers, and such an opportunity is available when testing not always. In the case of Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.

Androbench test results for memory speed:

Heatons

Below is the heat rear Surfaces obtained after 10 minutes of battery test operation in the GFXBenchMark program:

Heating is more localized in the upper right side of the apparatus, which, apparently, corresponds to the location of the SOC chip. According to the heat-changer, the maximum heating was 39 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), it is the average heating in this test for modern smartphones.

Video playback

To test "omnivities" when playing video (including support for various codecs, containers and special capabilities, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats that constitute the bulk of the content available on the content network. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have the support of hardware decoding of videos at the chip level, since to process modern options due to the processor nuclei are most often impossible. Also, it is not necessary to wait from the mobile device of decoding everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are reduced to the table.

Further testing of video playback performed Alexey Kudryavtsev.

Theoretically, the possible support of the adapters for output to an external image device, we could not check, due to the lack of an adapter version connected to the USB Type C port, so I had to limit ourselves to testing the display of the video files to the screen itself. To do this, we used a set of test files moving to one division per frame with an arrow and a rectangle (see "Methods for testing reproducing devices and displaying a video signal. Version 1 (for mobile devices)

By the output criterion, the quality of video files playback on the screen of the smartphone itself is good, since in most cases frames (or frames) can (but not obliged) to be displayed with more or less uniform intervals and without frames, with the exception of files from 60 frames / from. When playing video files with a 1920 permissions to 1080 pixels (1080p) on the smartphone screen, the image of the video file is displayed exactly along the border of the screen, but it shows the test worlds that the clarity is slightly reduced due to the interpolation to the screen resolution. However, you can switch to one to one to one by pixels in the mode of the experiment, the interpolation will not be, but the image will be less than the work area of \u200b\u200bthe screen. The brightness range displayed on the screen corresponds to the standard range 16-235: in the shadows of the entire pair of shades merge with black, and all gradations are displayed in the lights.

Battery life

The non-removable rechargeable battery installed in HTC U11 has a capacity of 3000 mA · h, it is not enough to date, and even more so for the flagship. The smartphone demonstrates only a satisfactory level of autonomous work, in real scenarios of use with the normal average functioning of the functioning the hero of the review is quite capable of hold out without recharging until the evening, but it is not worth it for greater.

Testing was traditionally carried out at the usual level of power consumption without the use of energy saving functions, although those in the apparatus are naturally available.

Uninterrupted reading in the FBReader program (with a standard, light theme) with a minimum comfortable level of brightness (the brightness was set to 100 cd / m²) lasts until the battery lasts about 14 hours, and with unlimited video in high quality (720r) with the same video The level of brightness through the home network Wi-Fi machine operates less than 10 hours. In 3D-games mode, the smartphone works up to 6 hours, but here much, of course, depends on the specific game.

Support fast charging Quick Charge 3.0. From a complete network adapter, the smartphone is charged for 1.5 hours of a current of 1.9 and at a voltage of 7.4 V. Wireless charging is not supported.

Outcome

The novelty can already be purchased at the company store HTC and communication salons at a price of 40 thousand rubles per version 4/64 GB and 45 thousand rubles per version 6/128 GB. Taiwanese smartphones never differed, expected not trumps the price and the new flagship.

Be that as it may, the manufacturer offers a decent device with an excellent screen, good cameras, a powerful hardware platform with very advanced communication capabilities, a good sound and a new functionality of control. Unfortunately, the HTC flagships are almost always inferior in terms of autonomy to its competitors from Korea, and not only. This happened this time: with autonomy of our hero, everything is for barely satisfactory level, for the most expensive device it can be considered a minus. The position of the manufacturer is not entirely clear and about the sudden transformation of the appearance: HTC one of the first long ago began to produce its top smartphones in metal housings, and now suddenly offers a mirror type of glass, chubby and slippery. In general, the company, as usual, is in some way its own, high sales of the new product is difficult, but the true fans of the brand will be interesting.

Specifications
Class	Smartphone
Form factor	Monoblock
Materials housing	Glass, metal
Operating system	Android 7.1.1 + HTC Sense
Net	2G: 850/900/1800/1900 3G: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 4G: B4 / B12 / B17 / B28 / B20 / B5 / B8 / B3 / B1 / B7 / B32 LTE CAT 15. Calls via Volte and Wi-Fi
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU	64-bit, 8-core, with a frequency of up to 2.45 GHz
Video accelerator	Adreno 540.
Inner memory	64/128 GB
RAM	4/6 GB
Memory card slot	There is, combined with a SIM slot
Wi-Fi	There are, A / B / G / N / AC, DUAL-BAND
Bluetooth	There are 4.2 Le, A2DP
NFC.	there is
Screen diagonal	5. 5 inches
Screen resolution	1440 x 2560 Points
Type of matrix	Super LCD5
Protective covering	Glass 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Oleophobic coating	there is
Main camera	12 MP Ultrapixel 3, F / 1.7, optical stabilization, double flash, 4K video
Front-camera	16 MP, F / 2.0, BSI
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Sensors	Light sensor Proximity sensor Motion Sensor (G-sensor) Electronic compass Gyroscope Magnetic sensor Fingerprint sensor Sensor Hub to track physical activity EDGE SENSOR Case Compression Sensor
Battery	Non-removable, 3000 mAh, Quick Charge 3.0
Dimensions	153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight	169 gram

Contents of delivery

• Telephone
• Network adapter
• USB cable
• USB-C - Mini-Jack adapter
• Cover-bumper
• Headset

Introduction

Rumors about the novelty began to appear long before her official announcement. The earliest sources (end of 2016) argued that the name "Star" will be HTC Ocean. And only in early April information about the final naming of the flagship - U11 appeared. Interestingly, the company brainly discussed the name and which options were not proposed, but they concluded that HTC U11 would be the most logical.

As for the leaks of photographs, almost all of them were fakes (and with two cameras, and in a fully metallic case, and in an iPhone-like design, and with a cramless design), or in the company could not fully determine the appearance, since even our Acquaintance with U11 did not take place with the final sample. However, he was not very different from commercial sample.

As a result, we got something average between U Play and U Ultra, that is, completely moved from the concept of HTC 10 - a brutal piece of metal with a sharp feature of the "face".

Since HTC U Play I used almost two months, and U11 externally, and from the point of view of the material is not very different from the younger brother, it will be easy for you to tell you about the experience of using the flagship.

In addition to the trusted technical parameters, the developers in U11 allocate the side recognition recognition technology (Edge Sense) and continue to promote Sense Companion, which should give various tips based on the analysis of the smartphone data.

In addition, as already mentioned in the acquaintance, not the last place is occupied by the photos and videos of the HTC U11. The device was successfully tested by the Dxomark team (specialized in scrupulous professional camera reviews and optics since 2003) with a rating of 90 points, that is, more than any other smartphone in the world.

A few weeks before the Russian pre-order, Andrei Kormaltsev, the head of the HTC representative office in Russia, shared on the social network Twitter with information: "... And at the price - we will try to surprise :)" After some time, the price was announced officially - 45 000 rubles.

Design, dimensions, control elements

As previously said, I used HTC U Play for a long time. Despite the fact that a couple of months ago, I wrote not the best review of the device U Play, during the long-term use it turned out that it was not so strange: stable notifications, a fast and accurate camera with the perfect white balance in any conditions, a great screen, good Assembly and materials. The only minus is the battery: I was not understood by his algorithms. That gadget worked all day with four hours of screen glow, it lived to the middle of the day with two hours of glow.

Actually, not about uplay today. The background was written in order to bring to the main thought of the design of HTC U11: smartphones U11 and U Play in this plan are very similar, and the experience of using almost the same. In fact, the appearance of the flagship is a modified version of the Play apparatus.

The main design of the design is the glass surface of the rear. The site is described in detail how it is created. 4 colors of the younger version of the device came on sale: black, blue, white and blue. In my opinion, the most spectacular colors - red (not yet sold) and blue. I had an option in white on my test. Each of the colors is simpatically overflowing into the light, displaying other shades, for example: white cast a reddish tint.

And so the smartphone looks like in black color.

Naturally, prints are abundantly covered with the entire surface (on white it is almost imperceptible).

On HTC U11, as well as on HTC U PLAY, with time, one-time kings appeared on the glass reverse side, but it did not reach deep scratches. In principle, you can put on the devices of the bumpers covers that come in the kit. However, they somewhat thicker gadgets, and design ergonomics is broken.

By the way, about the convenience of use. The flagship has dimensions of 153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm and the weight of about 170 grams. Personally, it seemed to me wide and heavy, especially against the background of Samsung Galaxy S8 + (however, this model is too long) and even HTC U Play. It is clear that the matter is widely on the right and on the left, but also on top / bottom. In this regard, U11 for some reason "did not want to" catch up with major competitors (LG and Samsung). Therefore, it received a lot of critical reviews from the press.

The front panel is protected 2.5D (in this model in the sleeve of the glass on the sides of the maximum) Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Oleophobic coating, of course, is. His quality is excellent - prints are easily removed.

Side frames - metal. In the white version they are silver color, matte.

The assembly is cool, the device is felt by monolithic, does not suggest, does not creak and does not be a leftite when twisting.

On the front side: indicator of missing events, sensors, microphone, camera and main speaker. Its loudness is high, heard clearly and picking up. The only strange moment: in my sample I hear sounds similar to the transmission of data nearby. This is not annoying, but heard.

Under the display - fingerprint scanner, backlit sensory buttons. There are no questions.

The microphone, USB Type-C with support for USB 3.1 and speaker are located below. There is another hole, but did not quite understand what it is: whether it is a microphone, or a drainage hole, because HTC U11 is protected according to IP67 standard: from dust, splashes and water when immersed to a depth of one meter in fresh water for a while before 30 minutes. There is an opening from above.

Slots under Nanosim + Nanosim or Nanosim + MicroSD - on the upper end, the slot is combined.

On the right - the power button and the volume keys, the volume adjustment. They are almost recessed into the housing, it is difficult to grope, pressing solid, the minimum stroke. It would be worth making them a little larger with a clearer and more confident move.

From the reverse side, you will find another microphone (all of them 4), a double monotonous flash and lens with a metallic silver ring. It looks more concise and harmonious than the ring on the Uplay.

HTC U11 and HTC U Play

Display

The novelty of the company HTC received a 5.5 inches screen diagonal. The frames are wide enough: from above 15 mm, below - 18, and the side - about 4 mm. There is a high-quality anti-reflective coating (even better than on LG G6).

Screen resolution - QHD, that is, 1440x2560 pixels, density - 534 PPI. IPS matrix has a marketing name SuperlCD 5.

The maximum brightness of white - 435 cd / m2 (with manual selection) and more than 500 - in the "Auto" mode. Contrast - 1100: 1 - 1400: 1. In the sun, the picture perfectly read.

Maximum review angles, under the slopes, the picture slightly loses contrast. The rest is a great screen with cool juicy flowers close to Amoled matrices! For fans of more fading colors, the developers soon have to enable SRGB mode.

Corners review

Extlope

In the sun

Battery

This model uses a built-in battery for 3000 mAh. Official time of work:

• Talk time in 3G / 4G networks: up to 24.5 hours
• Standby time in 3G / 4G networks: up to 14 days

My data.

With moderate load (mostly Wi-Fi, a little photo and video, 1 hour of conversations) the device "lives" from 9.00 to 01.00. In this case, the glow of the screen can be 5 - 7 hours.

With rigid load (permanent connection of 3G / 4G, music about two hours with active noise reduction) with departure outside of Moscow, the smartphone works from 9.00 to 18.00. Screen glow 3 - 3.5 hours.

In addition, I noticed that outside the city (50 km) in the MTS network, the device was faster than in Moscow, although it was also connected to a Wi-Fi access point. As a result, I put it on the night to charge, I used to the evening and put it again for charging.

If you watch the video on full brightness, the battery will sit down after 7.5 hours, with toys - in 5 hours.

In general, for the device with a battery of 3000 mAh, the time of work is decent, I personally did not have discomfort. Is that at the cottage due to the low quality MTS network had to charge the phone in the evening, not at night.

The HTC U11 smartphone supports quick charging of QC 3.0 standard. In 30 minutes, the device is charged by 45%, for 40 - by 60%, in 1 hour 15 minutes - 90%, in 1 hour 30 minutes - 95%, in 1 hour 45 minutes - 100%.

Communication capabilities

The device is equipped with two Nanosim slots. The device supports work on the 3G / 4G network (LTE CAT 15) in Russian frequencies:

• GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz),
• WCDMA (850/900/1800/1900 MHz),
• FDD-LTE (Band B4 / B12 / B17 / B28 / B20 / B1 / B7 / B32)

There is a NFC chip (supports Mifare). The rest is standard: Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC Dual Band, Bluetooth 4.2, USB TYPE-C connector (USB 3.1) for charge / synchronization. GPS navigation works without problems.

And the HTC U11 has a sensor compression of the EDGE SENSOR enclosure. You choose the strength of the squeezing of the side faces and assign different things to this function: create a screenshot, take a picture, activate the voice recorder or run any application. You can squeeze short or long. Sensitivity is adjustable in the option settings.

Unfortunately, Edge Sense is not imbued, for me the compression of the side faces was not quite familiar and convenient, since it is necessary to apply a certain force. And this compression force was uncomfortable to me, and the sensitivity did not exit even less. It is about how 3D touch on the iPhone: Someone uses, and someone is not. I believe that any power (shake, press the screen, compressing the face) interaction with the smartphone unnaturally.

Memory

The HTC U11 smartphone is sold in two modifications: 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB of integrated memory, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. In general, quite a logical decision.

I tested the speed of 64 GB of memory - 810/207 MB / s. This is a very high speed! And it really feels: applications open instantly, and the installation of programs is quick.

In the comments to other reviews, I was asked to test also rapid memory. Perform - 7931 MB / s.

Instead of one of the simkart, you can put a memory card up to 2 TB.

Cameras

Perhaps from my point of view, the main argument in favor of HTC U11 - cameras. I will not talk about the second round that the famous Dxomark has assigned the highest score (at the moment) Camera U11. I relate to such statements skeptically, so I used to check everything yourself. For comparison, the personnel asked Samsung to the S8 + apparatus.

In the meantime, dry data on HTC U11 cameras.

Main module: 12 MP BSI, diaphragm F \u003d 1.7, HTC Ultrapixel 3 with pixel size 1.4 microns, optical stabilization, phase autofocus. Double flash of one tone.

Frontal module: 16 MP BSI, diaphragm F \u003d 2.0, without autofocus. Screen flash due to short-term screen glow.

In order not to clutter an overview of excess Scripture, I will say this: HTC U11 camera is the best when shooting during the daytime! Dynamic dynamic range, accurate and natural color reproduction, beautiful and smooth bokeh without artifacts.

When compared with frames on Samsung S8 + it turned out that Galaxy slightly increases saturation, adds sharpness and contrast. Therefore, the picture looks slightly bustling than the image from the HTC U11 camera. I am confident that those who are particularly understandable in the chambers will not understand the difference at all or choose Samsung for a more colorful and thumbnail picture.

The focus of the HTC U11 camera is very fast, but only manual focus and digital approximation helps to focus on complex macro objects.

With a decrease in light, Samsung Galaxy S8 + is entering. He has a picture without noise and artifacts. But the point here is precisely in software, since Galaxy puts ISO significantly less, and HTC increases this value almost three times. This is strange.

HTC U11 smartphone records video in resolution up to 4K at 30 k / s. The sound is recorded on 4 microphones, although in itself it is stereo. There is a choice between HI-RES and 3D. I would advise you to choose Hi-Res, because from 3D almost no sense (in theory, when zooming should increase the sensitivity of the place where the sound comes from, but I only heard the stereo union in mono). Detailing sound disappointed me a little. The impression that windproofs were put on microphones: in the forest you will not hear the singing of birds and the rustle of the leaves. For concerts, maybe a great thing, but not for domestic video records.

The stabilization of the video is good, but on S8 + it is even more stable. The picture is more pleasant to HTC U11, because it is better coping with the connecting light, less contrast and a little wider than DD.

The device is able to shoot in RAW (DNG). Files weigh 24 MB (medium size JPEG - 4 MB).

There are completely manual settings: ISO (from 100 to 800), shutter speed (from 32 to 1/8000 seconds), focus from 80 mm. The developers would advise to recycle the shutter speed and focus menu - too small sliders, which is why it is difficult to quickly set the value. Still here are almost professional settings.

The front camera fully satisfied me. There is a flash due to the screen glow. Effective distance - up to 1.5 meters.

Of course, HTC U11 "pulls" all toys at maximum settings for all possible maximum FPS. Applications do not brake, and everything works like a clock. Under the load, the body of the device is heated, but within reason.

In the Antutu test, 176,000 points are gaining. Almost all modern flagship devices have approximately comparable estimates.

The smartphone works on the Google Android version 7.1.1 operating system. As a shell - HTC Sense. I am confident that HTC U11 will receive all updates at least a couple of years.

Multimedia

The smartphone was equipped with two speakers: a conversational is located on top, and below - to output speakerphone. However, developers managed to combine their work to obtain stereo sound. So, the bottom is responsible for bass, and the upper - for the output of high frequencies. Stereopanorama is medium, but the sound is high quality and very loud. Compare I can with Huawei P10 Plus or P9 Plus.

When listening, you can choose presets "in the theater" or "music". I liked more "in the theater." The second mode for some reason cuts off high frequencies.

As you already understood, there is no standard 3.5 mm connector in HTC U11 to access the headphones. I believe that it is not very good. It is also bad on the iPhone. USB-C connector wide and long. There is a chance to randomly break it.

Included there are headphones (the same as in HTC U Play). They have microphones to analyze sound in the ear sink and noise suppression. When the first time she listened to the music in the subway with the "noise", thought that he did not work at all. However, it later found out that noise suppression is too weak: only the short monotonous sounds are cut off. That is, sowing in the car's car, you should not dream of silence.

I liked the quality of playback: Elastic bass, good medium and pleasant high frequencies. Below is the frequency response from GSmarena (True, the schedule is painfully smooth).

Conclusion

Communication quality did not lead: the network is caught steadily well, Wi-Fi does not break. Vibrating alert medium strength, but in jeans pockets is felt without problems.

Even before testing, I understood that the appearance of the device would be an amateur: anyone would say, and in 2017 I want to have a thin case, a narrow frame and the screen almost to the entire front panel. In U11, this is not. However, it is confident that the classic design of the apparatus without bent screens still will be perceived many positively.

As you understood, I was neutral to Edge Sense, and the HTC Companion function is working in the usual mode: prompts the weather, says steps, well, and perhaps everything.

Happy HTC U11 camera removes very well, I think it is better than competitor cameras: a wonderful dynamic range, smooth and clean bokeh, fast focus, accurate colors. However, I would like to modify a little shots when shooting at night and make a more convenient setting sliders and focus.

The sound through the speakers is cool, besides stereo. Definitely like everyone. In the headphones, the sound is quite decent, but since I am not Meloman, I can not definitely answer who plays a cooler - Meizu Pro 6 Plus, Samsung S8 or Highscreen Boost 3.

Of course, there was no comparison with the main competitor - Samsung Galaxy S8 +. On his side, from my point of view, a more spectacular appearance. Everything else or the same, or a little worse. For example, in S8 + only one speaker, and it is not so loud as in HTC U11. The scanner of the imprint in S8 + is located inconvenient, in HTC it is where it is necessary. But the Galaxy has a standard headphone jack, and so on ...

However, it is necessary to recall both the cost of both devices. Official RRTs The price of HTC U11 begins from 45,000 rubles, and Samsung Galaxy S8 + is from 60,000 rubles. But it will rightly say that in retail you can find S8 + and from 47,000 rubles for PCT "Tube". But HTC is still small selling.

I am confident that after a couple of months, the price of HTC U11 will leave even lower, and then thousands of 38 - 40 can be unambiguously taken. In the meantime, those who are "alleged injecting" injecting the flagship model HTC U11 for 45,000 rubles 4/64 GB and for 50,000 rubles 6/128 GB.

Who would have thought: HTC U11, according to the results of test tests, Galaxy S8 wins and occupies an honorable second place of our relevant rating. One of the important reasons for the purchase of this smartphone is quite possible to call the camera, which makes magnificent photos and in its discipline gets the maximum rating - 100 points. In addition, they have not forgotten about excellent performance, and about rich equipment, which are quite comparable to those in S8. Yes, and the battery allows U11 to work a little longer than S8. And the HTC adds a slightly compressive body (but not only a display!) - The manufacturer calls the corresponding function as EDGE SENSE. This is something original, although quite wide frames around the display look in comparison with other modern competitors somewhat old-fashioned.

Benefits

incredibly good camera, even when shooting at dusk
top performance and autonomy
cool equipment

disadvantages

the glossy case is quickly covered with bold spots
relatively wide frames around the display
Edge Sense is not yet a serious argument in favor of the purchase.

• Price-quality ratio
  Fine
• Place in general ranking
  18 out of 48.

• Value for money: 95
• Performance (20%): 90.9
• Equipment (20%): 79.1
• Battery (20%): 89.2
• Display (20%): 85.7
• Camera (20%): 94.4

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HTC U11 with Edge Sense function: smartphone loves handshake

In HTC U11, the housing mutilated into the button: The manufacturer has embedded the sensors in the lower part of the frame that track strong pressing. Currently, EDGE SENSE recognizes two "gestures": short and long pressing. As the system on them responds, you can configure at your own desire - partially actions vary depending on the situation.

By default, a short "handshake" launches the camera application (even when the smartphone is in standby mode), the same "gesture" allows you to take a photo. Who with the activated desktop will put on the frame a little longer, he will launch a digital Assistant Google Assistant.

HTC U11 has very good performance and waterproof

Edge Sense: Innovation or bauble?

This feature is quite innovative and has a certain practical purpose - however, by itself in our understanding the reason for the purchase of a smartphone EDGE SENSE technology is not. On the one hand, the camera, for example, on Samsung models, can also be enabled very quickly using double pressing the "Home" button or on the power button, and the snapshot is made by pressing the volume key.

In addition, you will first have a little exercise before you click on the "moment" of the function of the function, and until then you will look comical and a little awkward, trying to achieve a phone reaction to compressions. By the way, the effort that needs to be attached to use the function can be configured. We have not recorded random trig obligations Edge Sense.

If desired, users can configure the launch of other applications as a response to "Handshake". Already this summer, HTC wants to implement the possibility of programming combined actions (macros), which will be launched using Edge Sense - it sounds interesting. EDGE SENSE functions even if the user's hand is hoping a glove and, perhaps, through some covers.

Edge Sense: Sensitive to pressing is only the bottom of the frame

Camera: What kind of brilliant quality photos!

The real star of the smartphone HTC U11 is its magnificent 12 megapixel camera. We did not meet such good quality photos yet in any smartphone. Even, which still possessed the best estimate in the appropriate test category, according to this parameter, it cannot be compared with U11. To optimize the quality of the pictures, the company HTC uses the so-called HDR-boost mode that allows the smartphone to feature valid information about the image from digital artifacts and promises good quality photos even during twilight lighting.

And the test results confirm the fulfillment of these promises: details (for example, thin strands of hair), usually lost during our testing of chambers with weak lighting due to severe blur - it is not about HTC U11. Compared with the results of the work of the camera S8, here snapshots are darker, but it looks more natural and, above all, more detailed.

Smartphone from Samsung applies the blur is much stronger, and therefore images lose part of the visual information. Of course, in the photos made by the HTC apparatus, a discreet noise is visible, but it does not interfere at all. Sharpness The camera hits extremely quickly thanks to autofocus with Dual Pixel technology. Of course, HTC U11 creates all the prerequisites so that some digital cameras are "retired".

By the way, the HTC U11 has as many four multidirectional microphones, which should not only provide accuracy in recognizing voice control commands, but also when recording video can be used as a directional microphone to enhance the sound from a specific object - a great idea.

In the quality of the camera's quality, this smartphone sets new standards, since even S8 cannot with it, although its photos are brighter, because his blur has been stronger and shots are obtained less detailed

HTC U11: Gorgeous colors, glare

Whoever admires the practically unplaced EDGE-design models of Galaxy S8 from Samsung and their unusual widescreen image, he can get a smartphone from HTC with more familiar standards. The 5.5-inch HTC U11 display has a classic 16: 9 aspect ratio and is surrounded by a concise black frame. The LCD panel issues QHD resolution with 1440x2560 pixels - and refers, respectively, to the first-class level of high-end.

Of course, the black color is not so rich, like the Amoled panel Galaxy S8. The fingerprint scanner is located under the screen in the "Home" button - here the HTC has some advantage over Samsung, which moved its fingerprint scanner to the back panel.

The results of laboratory measurements confirm the high quality of the display. With 469 cd / m 2, it is quite bright, although it could have a chess contrast better. S8 screen is more dynamic.

The freshly splasted HTC U11 due to its modern colors of the Metallic type and the changing "pearl white" known for cars produces a strong impression. Of course, the surface of the multi-layer painted glass is very glare. The model performed by the "Blue Metallic" already after a short time of use was littered with greasy stains and non-psychic fingerprints. To whom it bothers it greatly, can take U11 in black, which is not so much exposed to this effect.

In general, U11 can boast a very good quality of performance. In addition, the unexpected swimming users of HTC U11 should not - in accordance with IP 67 standards, the smartphone is dust and waterproof.

A freshly polished smartphone looks like a mudicapino, but the first touch of hand covers the rear panel with fat stains

Powerful processor and USB Type-C

Along with Galaxy S8 and, HTC U11 is one of the first smartphones that are equipped with a Snapdragon 835 chip - this is at the moment one of the most powerful mobile processors. Accordingly, U11 not only responds to commands lightning speed quickly and offers solid graphic performance, but also supports the data transfer rate through the LTE module to 1 Gbit / s - of course, if providers can provide such speed.

In addition, the built-in memory through the use of the UFS 2.1 standard works extremely quickly. In benchmarks, we targeted 800 MB per second when reading and about 200 MB per second during recording. Thanks to USB TYPE-C, the data on the appropriately equipped PC is also transmitted very quickly.

SNAPDRAGON 835 processor works very quickly

HTC U11 without a classic headphone jack

Something in which the HTC quotes Apple: the sound is transmitted in this smartphone exclusively through the USB port of Type-c. The appropriate headphone adapter with a standard 3.5 mm plug is included in the delivery. At the same time, the manufacturer accompanies the smartphone with a good headset with active noise reduction, which connects to the USB Type-C connector. With initial use, the set of deposit headphones did not please the listeners with their ultrasound, the sound must be optimized.

In addition, it turned out that the active noise reduction system works only in the process of playing music, while many other headphones with "noise" can be used even in order to simply isolate from external stimuli and work in silence. Despite this, the fact that the company HTC includes such a cool headset, the praise still deserves.

The size of the RAM is 4 GB here, the nominal 64 GB of the built-in memory can be extended using a microSD card. Alternatively, buyers of the device not tied to a specific brand of mobile operator can use the second SIM card. By the way, the smartphone will be available in Asia in the version with 6 GB of RAM and the built-in 128 GB container.

The battery capacity equals 3000 mAh - it is in this level with Galaxy S8. However, HTC U11 works a little longer than the usual S8, and in online testing, it withstands good 10 hours 14 minutes - but it still has a slightly smaller screen. Included in the delivery kit there is a "fast" charger with a power of 15 W, with which you can fully charge the smartphone a little less than two hours.

HTC U11 has no more classical audio connector. But the package includes the desired adapter.

HTC U11 Test Results

Characteristics and test results HTC U11

Price-quality ratio	95
OS when testing	Android 8.0
Weight	170
Height x Width	154 x 77 mm;
Thickness	10.0 mm;
Screen: Diagonal	5.5 inches
Screen: size in mm	68 x 122 mm;
Screen: Type	LCD.
Screen: Resolution	1.440 x 2.560 pixels
Screen: Density Points	534 PPI
Screen: Max. brightness	469,1 KD / m²
Screen: Chess Contrast in the Dark Room	125:1
Download speed: PDF 5 MB by WLAN	4.8 C.
Download speed: CHIP.DE Test Table by WLAN	7.0 S.
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Frequency CPU.	2.450 MHz
Number of cpu nuclei	4+4
RAM volume	4 GB
Battery: Capacity	3.000 mA · h
Battery: Surf time	9:49 h: min
Battery: Charging Time	1:50 h: min
Function fast charging	Yes
Battery: Discharge Time / Charging Time	5,4
Wireless charging function	-
WLAN	802.11 N, AC
Volte.	Yes
LTE: Frequency	800, 1.800, 2.600 MHz
LTE: Speed	up to 600 Mbps
Camera: Resolution	12.2 MPIX
Camera: Measured Permission	1.576 pairs of lines
Camera: Expert assessment of the quality of the pictures	very good
Camera: VN1 noises	1.6 VN1.
Camera: Optical image stabilizer	Yes
Camera: Autofocus	Yes
Video resolution	3.840 x 2.160 pixels
Front camera: resolution	15.9 MPIX
LED indicator	multicolor
SIM Card Type	Nano-Sim.
Dual Sim.	Yes
Protection against dust and moisture (IP certificate)	IP67.
Biometric unlocking	Fingerprint sensor, face recognition
Available to user memory	64 GB
Free Memory	51.2 GB
Memory Card Slot	Yes
USB connector	Type-C-USB 3.1
Bluetooth	5
NFC.	Yes
Emit for headphones	TYP-C.
SAR	0.52 W / kg
Firmware version when testing	2.33.401.19
Date Date	2017-05-23

Comparison of Samsung Galaxy S8 cameras, HTC U11 and Sony Xperia XZ1. In this material, we compare a photo of the possibility of three famous camera numbers 2017.

HTC U11 takes pictures excellent, but also Galaxy S8 is not at all misses. Lading Xperia XZ1 can also surprise the detail of the picture. 19 megapixels are not a joke! Therefore, the comparison will be extremely interesting. Let's start!

Specifications of main chambers Galaxy S8, Xperia XZ1 and HTC U11

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8. 12 MP, Dual Pixel, 1.4 μm, 1 / 2.55 ", hybrid autofocus, flash, optical stabilization, aperture F / 1.7, recording video 4K 30 FPS.

HTC U11. 12 MP, Ultrapixel 3, 1.4 μm, lighting F / 1.7, optical stabilization, HDR Boost, 3D Audio, Hi-Res Audio, recording video in 4K 30fps format, 1080p 120fps.

Xperia xz1. 19 MP, 1 / 2.3 "Exmor RS, Lens 25mm G Lens, aperture F2.0, physical pixel size 1.22 microns, Motion Eye technology, three-layer image sensor with built-in DRAM memory.

In this comparison, we are interested in the confrontation and Galaxy S8, whose cameras have more outstanding characteristics than Xperia XZ1. It is believed that S8 and U11 are among the best cameras in 2017. And in early 2018, few people can argue with them, except for Google Pixel 2.

Sony Xperia XZ1 is needed in this comparison in order to show how much (or vice versa) is inferior to the best mobile camera Sony to the main competitors. Nevertheless, it is stupid to deny that Xperia XZ1 is the best camera phone in the market, but it is able to surprise something.

Galaxy Galaxy S8 and HTC U11 cameras each pixel matrix has a size of 1.4 μm, and Xperia XZ1 has only 1.22 microns. As you know, the more each pixel on the matrix, the more he is a photosensitive. Roughly speaking, more pixel \u003d more dynamic range and less need to raise ISO when shooting at night.

However, it should be borne here that Sony Xperia XZ1 takes off in a resolution of 19 MP, and Samsung Galaxy S8 and HTC U11 is only 12 megapixel. We also do not forget that Xperia XZ1 has no optical stabilization (only Steady Shot), and Samsung and HTC smartphones it has, and very advanced (especially in U11). To this, add a F / 2.0 diaphragm in Sony Xperia XZ1 compared with F / 1.7 in S8 and U11.

Light optics and stabilization allows you to shoot the same plots with a shorter exposure, so the U11 and S8 cameras should win at the XZ1 chamber. Therefore, it is even more interesting to know how much Sony is losing HTC and Samsung.

The technique of comparing smartphones cameras we have this:

• Smartphones were removed in auto mode, without further processing. HDR was automatically exhibited at HTC U11 and Galaxy S8, i.e. The cameras themselves decided how to remove them depending on the scene. With auto-mode in Xperia XZ1, everything is more complicated, it is impossible to set the HDR work, and the camera algorithms do not like to resort to this function.
• Photos are served in the initial ratio of the sides - 4: 3.
• All pictures are made from hand in the same position and at the same time. Differences in frames are due to different focal lengths in three cameras - Galaxy S8 and HTC U11 (26 mm), Xperia XZ1 (24 mm)

Snapshots were not cropped and did not decrease, served in the initial resolution. We advise you to watch the comparison on the Big Monitor, the material is optimized for computers.

Exterior of the main chambers of Samsung Galaxy S8, Sony Xperia XZ1 and HTC U11:

In each scene, the SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 shot is first, then Xperia XZ1, HTC U11 closes the series. In some scenarios, I will give my subjective comment.

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Xperia xz1
HTC U11
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Xperia xz1
HTC U11
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Xperia xz1
HTC U11
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Xperia xz1
HTC U11
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Xperia xz1
HTC U11
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Xperia xz1
HTC U11
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Xperia xz1
HTC U11
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Xperia xz1
HTC U11
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Xperia xz1
HTC U11
SAMSUNG GALAXY S8.
Xperia xz1
HTC U11

And now let's look at a few scenes from the comparison more closely, with the help of kropov at certain pictures of the picture.

According to the first series of crop, it is clear that Galaxy S8 and HTC U11 coped almost the same way well, S8 slightly rumped up the picture, but it can be seen only on Kroph. The result of XPERIA XZ1 looks more noisy, but the Sharpe is not.

In this series, Galaxy S8 wins, here Peresharp to the place, it helps it better distinguish the inscriptions on signs and on the signboard.

But here the Peresharp Galaxy S8 is already beginning to interfere. See what he did with the contour of the building and trees on Kroph. HTC U11 coped much better, and Xperia XZ1 turned out to be not so sharp, and DD leaves much to be desired. It is clearly visible on the gray kashe clouds.

Galaxy S8 has rehabilitated in night survey. It is noisy, but the sharpness and clarity are higher than that of HTC U11. The result of XPERIA XZ1 against the background of HTC and Samsung is not impressive - solid soap and noise.

A very difficult scene for mobile phone cameras, but Galaxy S8 coped in it well, HTC U11 is slightly worse, but also not bad, and Xperia Xz1 again loses again, the lack of optical stabilization is a serious problem. In colors most liked HTC U11.

Eventually

Even before the comparison, I was confident that the Galaxy S8 and HTC U11 would be almost equal on the photo form. So it turned out if not to take into account that S8 likes to scold the picture for sharpness and overstate the color saturation, and the HTC U11, on the contrary, tries to always make a frame as natural as possible in colors and exposure, sometimes even dim.

Sometimes it annoys, but with the photos U11 it is much easier to work in Snapseed or VSco than C Galaxy S8. Excessive sharpness and saturation in many scenes may interfere with editing.

The Xperia XZ1 results were noticeably more modest than in U11 and S8. If the day scenes at Sony were obtained at the level with Samsung and HTC, then night pictures are quite weak. Lack of stabilization and a darker lens do not give Xperia XZ1 to compete with Galaxy S8 and HTC U11 on equal.

And who do you think the leader and outsider in this comparison of the cameras? Write your opinion in the comments below!

For galaxy S8 grades provided for review, I thank Samsung service Plaza in Minsk. This is the most official service center and at the same time brand store smartphones and SAMSUNG accessories.In Samsung, the service of the Plaza can be repaired quickly and efficiently, while the repair of phones is carried out in the presence of the client.

The permission of the front chamber is 16 megapixels, which in combination with a diaphragm F / 2.0 in theory should help create excellent self-snapshots. The camera is capable of recognizing faces in the frame, but there is no autofocus. Snapshots in good lighting conditions have quite decent quality, but when the lights lack the sharpness of the image drops, although extra noises are filtered quite well.

The main 12.2-megapixel chamber has a diaphragm F / 1.7. The dimensions of the individual pixel are 1.40 microns (HTC Ultra Pixel 3). According to technical specifications, the camera is comparable to that in Google Pixel XL. or . The predecessor (HTC 10) pixels were larger (1.55 microns), which can be considered a sign of greater photosensitivity - but the smartphone did not realize his potential, despite the good characteristics. But HTC U11 made a huge step in this direction. In daylight, the test smartphone makes unmatched pictures. Even HDR works well, without artifacts, like halois around objects, like S8 + (see scene 1). Compared to LG G6, the sharpness of the image is a little worse. The second scene describes well the dynamic range, which is very good in comparison with competitors, but in general the brightness of the colors suffered a little. One of the biggest advantages over the previous model is the capabilities of the camera with insufficient lighting. In principle, U11 wins all rivals in this competition: let his pictures are not the brightest, but they exceed the atmosphere of the captured moment, since they do not have "ladies" and other distortions around objects in the image, and the noise is in an acceptable limits. Switching to professional mode, you can save a photo in RAW format.

Video recording in U11 is possible in Ultra HD resolution (4K, 3840x2160, 30 k / s). Unfortunately, the video in Full HD resolution is also recorded at 30 k / s. The sound quality on the video is great, regardless of the mode, four microphones are installed in the smartphone with which it is possible to record the surround sound. Timelaps video are limited by resolution and time (720p, 45 minutes); It is possible to shoot a slow video, which is written in Full HD at 60 k / s, but the playback is still possible only at 30 k / s. The HTC U11 chamber is as sensitive to the light and when shooting a video, but with poor lighting a noticeable noise appears. In addition, the video stabilization is not always able to compensate for a random movement.

HTC managed not to reveal errors with the camera in the new U11. For sensations, there are not enough additional video recording settings, as well as the reason why the maximum resolution is limited in various modes. Also a little disappointing the fact that since the HTC 10, the camera application has not changed in any way, there are no familiar modern functions in it. Nevertheless, HTC U11 is an excellent option for those who are interested in photography.