[HTC U12+ Guides, News, & Discussion] elmor0:
Hopefully helps make an objective opinion based on full review summaries - Ideally, need a 'Metacritic' for gadgets including mobile phones.

I usually use 'The Verge', 'GSMArena' & 'AnandTech' reviews to help make my decision before I take the plunge for a new handset.

XDA support for the handset is also an obvious factor;).

https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/12/17451622/htc-u12-plus-review-specs-price-android-smartphone:

Review score = 6/10

PROS: Sharp noise-free images; ergonomically well-shaped; attractive & distinctive colour options.

CONS: Solid state buttons are a disaster; no 3.5mm headphone jack or an adapter; slippery to handle; annoying software.

https://www.androidcentral.com/htc-u12-plus-review:

Review score = 2/5

PROS: Speedy performance; minimal software bloat; stunning photo quality; beautiful build.

CONS: Pressure-sensitive buttons problematic; Edge Sense unreliable; mediocre battery life; Sense UI is dated.

https://www.androidauthority.com/htc-u12-plus-review-868356/:

Review score = N/A

PROS: Superb design; bright & crisp screen; great BoomSound speakers; fast fingerprint sensor; supports Quick Charge 4.0; excellent rear cameras; Sonic Zoom.

CONS: Haptic side buttons; no USB-C-to-headphone jack adapter provided; fast draining battery; no wireless charging; stale HTC Sense experience; over-priced at launch.

https://www.zdnet.com/product/htc-u12-plus/:

Review score = 7.4/10

PROS: Outstanding design; excellent audio performance including uSonic earbuds; high dual rear camera quality; Sonic/auto zoom; IP68 rated water/dust-resistance; unique + useful Edge Sense functionality.

CONS: Below average battery life; annoying haptic side buttons; priced too high; bloated Blink-Feed; Edge Sense activation indicators; no wireless charging; no inclusion of Band 71 (600 MHz).

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mobile-phones/1407182/htc-u12-plus-review:

Review score = 4/5

PROS: Amazing cameras including video capabilities; fantastic screen resolution; solid CPU performance; impressive BoomSound speakers.

CONS: UI should be faster; pressure-sensitive buttons are annoying; poor placement of fingerprint scanner; no 3.5mm headphone jack; battery barely lasts a day.

https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-U12-Review_id4528:

Review score = 7.5/10

PROS: Clear screen with bright & vibrant colours; exquisitely detailed pictures; excellent HDR; BoomSound quality; U-Sonic audio; excellent call quality; Quick Charge 3.0; Edge Sense quick-function mapping; top performance.

CONS: Poor visibility outdoors; shutter lag; average battery life; bad button-less experience.

https://www.stuff.tv/htc/u12/review:

Review score = 4/5

PROS: Good rear camera; no notch design; water resistant; smooth performance; superb HDR processing; fast-charge possible; high quality build.

CONS: Poor battery life; squeeze features gimmicky; no headphone jack; screen brightness falls short; slight shutter lag; battery stamina just passable; no wireless charging.

http://www.wired.co.uk/article/htc-u12-plus-review:

Review score = 8/10

PROS: Excellent speakers & camera; zippy performance; comfortable to hold; decent BoomSound speaker experience.

CONS: Edge Sense not intuitive; average battery life; need proprietary HTC headphones to use all audio options.

http://www.alphr.com/mobile-phones/1009397/htc-u12-review:

Review score = 4/5

PROS: Stunning portrait mode; pretty good camera stills; impressive video capabilities including audio-focus zoom; improved BoomSound speakers; good display quality.

CONS: Pressure-sensitive Power & Volume buttons = acquired taste; Edge Sense features gimmicky; graphics performance/ screen response/ display brightness/ battery-life are behind main competitors.

http://htcsource.com/2018/06/htc-u12-review/:

Review score = 8.6/10

PROS: Good camera & video capture including audio recording; light HTC Sense; great audio quality.

CONS: Lack of US carrier support; high launch price; disappointing battery life; bloated BlinkFeed.

https://www.whathifi.com/htc/u12-plus/review:

Review score = 4/5

PROS: Solid build; fast & smooth performance; vibrant screen; good camera; plenty of useful & quirky features.

CONS: Video & audio performance could be more exciting; overly sensitive lock/home button.

https://thetechsure.com/2018/06/04/htc-u12-review/:

Review score = 8.7/10

PROS: Nice look & feel; vivid & clear colours on LCD; impressive speakers; amazing camera captures.

CONS: No 3.5 mm headphone jack; expensive.

https://www.dxomark.com/htc-u12-camera-review-knockout-results/

Review score (

camera only

) = 103 (Photo = 106 | Video = 95) }-->

2nd position on DXOMark mobile chart at time of release

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PROS: Successful dual-camera implementation; excellent exposure usually; good dynamic range; outstanding autofocus; class-leading 2x optical zoom; solid video performance.

CONS: Artifacts in HDR & low-light images; low detail in medium to long range zoom indoors & in low light; white-balance instabilities indoors; over-exposed highlights in HDR.

OVERALL REVIEWS' SCORE AVERAGE = 74.7%