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HTC U23

HTC U23

Brand: HTC
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.7" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
  • Battery: 4600mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, July 26
  • Storage: 128GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 13
  • Body: 202g, 8.9mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 7, 20, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2023, July 17
Status Available. Released 2023, July 26

Body

Dimensions 166.6 x 77.1 x 8.9 mm (6.56 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight 202 g (7.13 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display

Type OLED, 120Hz
Size 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Platform

OS Android 13
Chipset Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 644

Memory

Card slot microSDXC
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Auxiliary lens
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.0

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 4600 mAh
Charging 30W wired
15W wireless
5W reverse wireless
Reverse wired

Misc

Colors Aqua Blue, Roland Violet

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.8
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 5 / 10

PROS

  1. Features a high-refresh-rate 120Hz OLED display that offers smooth scrolling and vibrant colors.
  2. Equipped with the capable Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset for solid mid-range performance.
  3. Includes a 108MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for steady, high-resolution shots.
  4. Provides IP67 water and dust resistance, offering durability rare in some mid-range devices.
  5. Features a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is increasingly rare in modern smartphones.
  6. Supports 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.
  7. Comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion, providing flexibility.
  8. Offers a clean, near-stock Android 13 experience with minimal pre-installed apps.
  9. Includes a notification LED, a functional feature often missing on modern screens.
  10. The 4600mAh battery provides reliable, decent all-day battery life for average usage.

CONS

  1. The overall build feels somewhat cheap, utilizing a full plastic frame and back.
  2. Maximum brightness is lower than many rivals, making it hard to read in direct sunlight.
  3. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner is reported to be relatively slow and inconsistent.
  4. Lacks a high-performance, high-accuracy display, missing both HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
  5. Camera performance in low light is poor, producing noisy images.
  6. The ultra-wide camera produces soft images with a noticeable reddish tint.
  7. The device is quite thick and heavy (8.9mm / 205g), making it less comfortable to hold.
  8. There is no charger included in the box, and it supports relatively slow 30W wired charging.
  9. HTC’s software update policy is questionable, with only two years of security updates promised.
  10. It is often priced higher than better-performing competitors like the Pixel 7a or Motorola Edge 40.

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