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The HTC U Play is one of the most stylish looking mid-range phones we've seen. Simple and straightforward to use, it offers great value for money. Following in Apple's footsteps, HTC has ditched the 3.5mm headphone port, instead favouring the USB C charg...
This handset doesn't have a 3.5mm headphone socket, you plug headphones into the USB C charging port instead (a compatible pair of noise cancelling headphones, and an adapter so you can still use your existing pair of headphones, come bundled with the sma...
While the metallic back looks great, it attracts fingerprint marks, Display also suffers from fingerprint marks and glare in bright light, The smartphone lacks Google Assistant, The battery life is disapointing...
The HTC U11 is a good smartphone, but considering it's priced at over £350 it doesn't wow us. We were a little disappointed that it wasn't faster when surfing the web or opening apps and the battery life isn't as good as we hoped for, but it is still easy...
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One of HTC's upcoming offerings in its return in the Philippines is the HTC U Play. It sports a build and design similar to the U Ultra but in a smaller package with a 5.2-inch display, MediaTek Helio P10 processor, and 16MP camera. Find out what else thi...
Beautiful design, Solid build, Good performance for its class, Decent camera, Comes with a USonic earphones and clear case...
Small battery...
All in all the HTC U Play is one attractive device that performs well in its class. It's not as powerful as its other siblings but it's got a capable hardware like the Helio P10 CPU, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage. For those who like taking photos, the 16MP re...
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HTC is coming to the Philippines, and they're returning with a ton of new phones. Aside from the flagship U Ultra and U11, the Taiwanese company will also be hawking their mid-range offering, the U Play. This phone may be a mid-range device, but its l...
HTC's U Play is one of the nicest looking mid-range phones we've ever tested. There's really something to be said about the Liquid Surface treatment that HTC puts on their new smartphones that makes them stand out from the sea of similarly built metal-fra...
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Aside from the high profile U11 and the U Ultra, HTC will also be releasing a few mid-range smartphones in the Philippine market when they officially launch next month. One of these phones is the U Play, and while it's supposedly a mid-range phone, we we...
While we've seen our fair share of mid-range phones before, the U Play really stands out from the pack in terms of build quality and overall quality.The HTC U Play utilizes the same Liquid Surface design philosophy that's present on the U Ultra – specific...
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While HTC did position their U Ultra as the premium tier of their new mobile offering, there's a case to be made that the U Play is the more solid product. On paper, it might lack some of the fancy additions that sit at the front and center of the U Ultra...
At the end of the day, this is a smartphone that's difficult to evaluate without referencing or comparing it to its partner-in-crime. For better or worse, it feels easiest to define the U Play through contrast – and the biggest omission here comes in the...
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HTC has struggled to keep up in the past few years, its phones veering from the gimmick-laden Ultra Pixel camera HTC One M8 to the mediocre M9, and settling on the solid but overpriced HTC 10. Now the firm has gone full circle back to gimmicks again, addi...
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The HTC U Play is the smaller and cheaper version of the HTC U Ultra, a new phablet model from the Taiwanese brand.In fact, the handsets are so similar in terms of design and function that we suggest you head on over to our hands on: HTC U Ultra review to...
It's tough to say whether this is an impressive phone, as without a price there's no baseline to compare it against. Make it cheap and this is a beautifully-designed handset with a lot of spec for not much money, but give it a high RRP and it'll just fade...
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We reviewed HTC's U Ultra flagship phone a few months ago and found it to be a frustrating device. It looked stunning, it had some nifty features, but it was oversized and made a poor use of space. Now here's the slightly-lesser HTC U Play. It's smaller...
Looks great, Good value, Nice screen, Decent battery...
No headphone jack...
The HTC U Play is less divisive than its big brother. It's easier to use, does everything well and represents great value. It's also one of the prettiest phones ever made...
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We reviewed HTC's U Ultra flagship phone a few months ago and found it to be a frustrating device. It looked stunning, it had some nifty features, but it was oversized and made a poor use of space. Now here's the slightly-lesser HTC U Play. It's smaller...
Looks great, Good value, Nice screen, Decent battery...
No headphone jack...
The HTC U Play is less divisive than its big brother. It's easier to use, does everything well and represents great value. It's also one of the prettiest phones ever made...
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HTC LAUNCHED two phones at the beginning of the year: HTC the U Ultra and U Play. The Ultra is the higher-end of the two, while the HTC U Play is a solid mid-range phone that seems intended to be a good-looking all-rounder without reaching flagship price...
Stylish looks, good selfie cam, bright HD display...
Slipperier than a buttered fish, uses USB-C for headphones, rubbish battery...
We can't work out who HTC was thinking of when it made this phone. It looks nice, yes. Its features mostly work well, agreed But who would pick this over any of the other options?At £399, its main competition is the OnePlus 3T, which offers much better sp...
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HTC unveiled two new phones at the beginning of the year: the U Ultra and the U Play. The Ultra is the higher-end of the two, while the U Play is a solid mid-range phone that seems intended to be a good-looking all-rounder without reaching flagship price...
Stylish looks, good selfie cam, bright HD display...
Slipperier than a buttered fish, uses USB-C for headphones, rubbish battery...
It's hard to figure out who HTC was aiming this phone at – it's a decent mid-ranger, but there's better out there for the same price or less. It's not bad by any means, but like HTC's terrible puns, it's probably not going to delight U...
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur HTC U Play review finds a high end design married up with a solid spec sheet and best of all, the HTC U Play is available now in the UK. The starting price is from £20 per month on a two year...
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Update (February 16, 2017, 2.56pm): Pricing and availability has been added at the end of the article.Original article below (written February 16, 2017, 10.36am)First spotted at CES 2017, HTC's newest smartphones, the smaller midrange U Play, and the l...
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The HTC U Play is the smaller and cheaper version of the HTC U Ultra, the new phablet model from the Taiwanese brand.In fact, the handsets are so similar in terms of design and function that we suggest you head on over to our hands-on HTC U Ultra review f...
Bold design, Bundled Hi, Res headphones...
Unimpressive spec list, Lacks headphone jack...
A mid-range phone with a lot of HTC hallmarks, but also a few corners cut on the spec sheet, the U Play will live and die by how competitively it's priced...
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HTC U Play release date: Q1 2017 HTC U Play price: £TBC Out of the two phones just unveiled by HTC, the smaller U Play certainly isn't as flashy as its dual-screen sibling, the U Ultra. But it's a gorgeous, easy-to-hold phone that features most of the...
Good screen, Attractive, well-made hardware...
Limited battery life, Laggy camera and performance overall, No headphone jack (or included adapter)...
While I can't say how successful the AI-based software will be, first impressions suggest that HTC is at least on to another design winner. The glass body is gorgeous and perfectly sized, while the internals revealed so far should comfortably get the job...
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HTC has made an early move on its 2017 updates, launching a new set of devices under the U name. The U Play is the smaller of the pair, sitting in the shadow of the larger U Ultra, but offering a similar design and build. The U aspect is easily explained...
The HTC U Play is an attractive and (relatively) small handset by modern standards. The design is the star of the show, giving you something that's unique and unlike so many other phones out there.The question is whether this will be offered in a package...
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The sun rises in the east, and HTC makes metal phones. Like death and taxes, some things in life are just inevitable.Or at least that's what I thought, until the U Play landed in my hands. What's this - glass? I'm having to rethink my entire life philosop...
Lovely glass-metal combo body, Decent enough screen...
No headphone jack, Faulty gaming chops, Laggy camera...
HTC struggles to get it right these days, and the HTC U Play doesn't change that.This is a phone that looks and feels expensive enough for its RM1899 price, but the closer you get, more and more of the little things you notice chip away at its appeal. Top...
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The sun rises in the east, and HTC makes metal phones. Like death and taxes, some things in life are just inevitable.Or at least that's what I thought, until the U Play landed in my hands. What's this - glass? I'm having to rethink my entire life philosop...
Lovely glass-metal combo body, Decent enough screen...
No headphone jack, Faulty gaming chops, Laggy camera...
Fair play to HTC for trying something new - the U Play looks gorgeous in person, and really stands out from the growing crowd of all-metal slabs currently doing the rounds. I'm not convinced the AI-controlled Sense Companion assistant will be a killer fe...
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HTC's first smartphones of 2017 introduce a new U range to the firm's portfolio where it's 'all about U'. The U Ultra has an interesting dual screen setup but here we look at the smaller model with more basic specs. Here's our HTC U Play hands-on review...
We're still waiting on the price and to test the AI features out properly, but the new HTC U Play might appeal to some. Its glass design is eye-catching and the phone is a far more manageable size than the U Ultra. Look out for a full review soon.Tags:Sma...
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True to its previous tagline, HTC decides to be a ‘Quietly Brilliant' company again in CES 2017, as we were invited to a private suite to have a sneak peak of the company's flagship for 2017. While the name of these devices come as no surprise due to prev...
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The sun rises in the east, and HTC makes metal phones. Like death and taxes, some things in life are just inevitable. Or at least that's what I thought, until the U Play landed in my hands. What's this - glass? I'm having to rethink my entire life philos...
Fair play to HTC for trying something new - the U Play looks gorgeous in person, and really stands out from the growing crowd of all-metal slabs currently doing the rounds.I'm not convinced the AI-controlled Sense Companion assistant will be a killer feat...
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Consumers often go with products that they know, which in the world of smartphones means Samsung and Apple hog the limelight...
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Play nice. HTC's U Play is a mid-range smartphone with a very nice casing and some highlights: For example, HTC installs a personal assistant called Sense Companion. But is the U Play's everyday suitability also convincing...
stylish and solid casing, not much software, lots of accessories, preloaded personal assistant, many LTE bands, fast Wi-Fi, NFC and USB OTG, quick charge...
no 3.5-mm jack, mediocre performance, fingerprint sensitive, visible pixels in UltraPixel mode, camera photos sometimes blurry, moderate speaker, muffled microphone...
HTC's U Play looks good, comes with a personal assistant, has two high-resolution cameras, and is bestowed with generous extras in its box. So, why is it so difficult for us to give it an unconditional purchase recommendation in the highly competitive upp...
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HTC introduced its new glass U-series not long ago, and we already reviewed its flagship representative, the U Ultra. It is now time to move downmarket and inspect the HTC U Play, which comes with a more manageable display size, premium design, and 16 M...
Premium glass sandwich design, Simple but highly functional interface...
Price is quite a bit higher than the competition, Softish photos, Some graphical hiccups while gaming...
The HTC U Play offers a very pleasant design to look and hold, a simple but functional interface, and decent picture and video capture abilities. It has a steep hill to climb against its direct competitors like the Galaxy A5 (2017), Moto G5 Plus, or the h...
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HTC U Play Review: HTC's latest mid-range mobile hopes to take on the likes of the OnePlus 3T with its 5.2-inch Full HD screen, dual 16-megapixel cameras and solid features. Here's our full HTC U Play review, to see if it's worth stashing in your pants.Wh...
Smart glossy design, Smart camera tech, Decent bundled earbuds...
Limited performance, Overshadowed by rivals, No Companion in sight...
The HTC U Play is a mixed bag unfortunately, and very much lurks in the shadows of rivals such as the OnePlus 3T and Samsung's Galaxy A5 2017. The design is lovely (if easily scuffed) and there's plenty to like, from the solid 16-megapixel camera tech to...
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Editor's note: HTC did not allow us to record any footage of the HTC U Ultra and U Play due to the non-final software.While the new HTC U Ultra is certainly the star of the new U line-up, the U Play is the perfect mid-range device for HTC fans that want s...
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One smartphone for the high-end segment, one for the mass market: this strategy was chosen by HTC with the new U line. We already tested the smartphone U Ultra, which showed compelling results, although not enough to take the first place in the rating. B...
Memory Expansion Option, Good telephony features, All modern interfaces are available, A good camera as a whole...
Non-removable battery, System performance lower than average, Old version of Android, Short battery life, long charging time...
The smartphone U Ultra was able to revive the upper segment of the market, HTC U Play promises to do the same on the mass segment. Of course, for this it is not enough to reduce the diagonal of the display and copy the stylish glass case. Still, the smart...
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