HTC has expanded its U-series of premium smartphones with the launch of the HTC U 11. The series had debuted with the U Play and U Ultra smartphones in January this year. One of the key highlights of the HTC U 11 is the Edge Sense feature that lets you access a range of customizable actions with gestures on the smartphone’s side frame.
For example, users can launch the camera app by squeezing the edges of the device. You can also customize squeezing frequencies to perform a different set of actions. The squeeze gesture can also be used to trigger voice assistants like Alexa (in certain markets) and Google Assistant. It also works with gloves and in rain.
Another much talked about feature of the smartphone is 360-degree audio recording support. The technology allows the smartphone to capture 3D sound with acoustic features. It also lets you zoom into a particular section of the screen to hear the audio. The smartphone comes with HTC’s USonic feature for better audio experience through USB Type-C port. In the second generation of USonic, the audio technology comes with active noise cancellation technology. It also integrates with HTC’s iconic BoomSound-powered speakers.
The smartphone is available in certain markets in next few weeks and rest of the markets starting June. At the moment there’s no word on the availability of the device in India. The smartphone is available in the US for $600, which is approximately Rs 42,000.
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HTC U 11 specifications, features
The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch QHD display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It runs on HTC Sense 9 based on Android Nougat 7.1 out-of-the-box and is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 64GB of onboard storage and supports additional storage up to 2TB via microSD card.
For photography, the HTC U 11 has 12-megapixel rear camera with UltraPixel technology, 5-axis OIS, EIS and f/1.7 aperture. It supports 4K video recording with 360-degree sound recording. HTC says it is the highest ranked smartphone camera by DXoMark. The smartphone is HDR+ ready that is supposed to ensure the photos are noise-free and sharper. For selfie-enthusiasts, the HTC U 11 comes with 16-megapixel front-facing camera with 150-degree wide-angle lens.
Connectivity options include 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and GPS among others. It is powered by a 3,000mAh battery. The smartphone comes with IP57 for water and dust resistance. Like other smartphones in the U-series, it also skips the 3.5mm audio jack in favor of USB Type-C audio. The smartphone is available in five colors including Amazing Silver, Brilliant Black, Ice White, Saphire Blue and Solar Red.
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