HTC U12 Life
Where reviewers agreed
- Positive: Attractive design · 6 sites
- Positive: Good large screen · 3 sites
- Positive: Long battery life · 2 sites
- Positive: Sufficient everyday performance · 2 sites
Points that 2 or more review sites made.
Key specs
Critic consensus
“Frankly speaking, it's kind of hard to read HTC's marketing strategy and intentions lately. The U12 Life only adds to the overall confusion of the matter. It's clearly not a toned-down version of the U12+, but something different entirely. All things considered, HTC appears to be trying to go after the popular mid-rangers of the day.”
“The HTC U12 is a solid mid-range smartphone with a very decent system performance overall. However, the camera features it is so prominently advertised with are pretty much useless.”
“The U12 Life feels a little confused in a field of laser-focused competition. Perhaps HTC is right and this time it has perfected the mix – in which case the U11 Life must have been the confused device – but if HTC hasn’t gotten it right this time, we may not see another Life in the series next year.”
“The HTC U12 Life is a very classy-looking phone with a lot going for it. If it lives up to the specs and performs as it looks like it might, it'll be a very keenly priced mid-range handset that could give the likes of the Honor 9 a run for their money.”
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What people actually want to know
When was the HTC U12 Life released?
The HTC U12 Life was released on September 30, 2018.
How long does the battery last on the HTC U12 Life?
The HTC U12 Life has a 3,600 mAh battery.
Does the HTC U12 Life support wireless charging?
No, the HTC U12 Life does not support wireless charging.
Does the HTC U12 Life have a headphone jack?
Yes, the HTC U12 Life has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the HTC U12 Life have NFC?
Yes, the HTC U12 Life has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.
Where can I get support for the HTC U12 Life?
Visit HTC's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the HTC U12 Life manual?
You can view and download the HTC U12 Life manual on our dedicated manual page.
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