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HTC U12+
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HTC U12+

Released: 2018, May 23Price: About 450 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, June 29

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Sense UI
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Dual8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Size6.0 inches, 92.9 cm, 2, (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD6, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandHTC
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHTC U12+
PriceAbout 450 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsTranslucent Blue, Ceramic Black, Flame Red
ModelsU12, 2Q55100
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, June 29
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1818:1 (nominal), 3.085 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 49, 41, 66
Charging18W wired, QC3, 50% in 35 min
FeaturesHDR, panorama
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, May 23
Announced2018, May 23
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 24 h (3G)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions156.6 x 73.9 x 8.7 mm (6.17 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 77dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 99dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 263696 (v7), GeekBench: 9001 (v4.4), GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -93.7dB / Crosstalk -52.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 64h

HTC U12+ Overview

About HTC U12+ HTC U12+ is another flagship from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. HTC U12+ has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

HTC U12+ can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the HTC U12+?

The HTC U12+ supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does HTC U12+ support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many HTC devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting HTC U12+ void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC U12+ will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC U12+ run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC U12+.