New phones are always coming and going, and we get that it can be a little difficult to keep up with things, so this is our continuously updated list of the HTC phones that you need to be aware of. The is the company's most powerful flagship, but the older models are great, too.
Best overall
HTC U12+
The HTC U12+ takes after last year's U11+ with a 6-inch, 18:9 LCD panel, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a whopping 3500mAh battery, and Android 8.0 Oreo with the promise of an update to Android P. It features dual cameras, consisting of a wide angle and a telephoto, that take some of the best photos of any phone on the market. The Digital Buttons have been improved with software updates, and the U12+ comes in three striking color options.
Runner-up
HTC U11+
While the U11+ never made it to the United States, it can be ordered unlocked on Amazon with price tags that compare favorably to other high-end Android phones. Like the newer U12+, it has an 18:9 display and a rear fingerprint sensor, along with a 3930mAh battery. Of course, the U11+ still has HTC's signature Edge Sense technology, along with real hardware buttons — the latter of which the U12+ lacks.
Best small phone
HTC U11
The U11 is a solid flagship phone with last year's top-tier specs — a Snapdragon 835, 4 or 6GB of RAM, 64 or 128GB of storage, and an excellent camera. The U11 reinvented HTC's design language after years of the same look with a bold new glass-backed chassis in a range of shimmering colors. It was the first phone to include Edge Sense, which lets you squeeze the sides of the phone to jump quickly into the camera, take a photo, or launch your favorite personal assistant.
Best budget phone
HTC U12 Life
The U12 Life doesn't have the ultra-premium glass design or top-tier chipset of the U12+, trading the former for plastic and the latter for a Snapdragon 636, but it's an excellent phone for just under $300. The U12 Life follows a similar design language to its flagship counterpart, and as always with HTC, comes in a couple of fancy-looking finishes.
HTC may not be the mobile giant it used to be, but that doesn't mean its phones aren't still fantastic for die-hard fans and casual users alike. The is the company's latest and greatest, and despite a rough launch with problematic buttons, software updates have since made it a fantastic flagship. You can still buy one of HTC's older models through Amazon, and the new U12 Life is a pretty great budget option for those looking to save some money.
Best overall
HTC U12+
The HTC U12+ takes after last year's U11+ with a 6-inch, 18:9 LCD panel, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a whopping 3500mAh battery, and Android 8.0 Oreo with the promise of an update to Android P. It features dual cameras, consisting of a wide angle and a telephoto, that take some of the best photos of any phone on the market. The Digital Buttons have been improved with software updates, and the U12+ comes in three striking color options.
Runner-up
HTC U11+
While the U11+ never made it to the United States, it can be ordered unlocked on Amazon with price tags that compare favorably to other high-end Android phones. Like the newer U12+, it has an 18:9 display and a rear fingerprint sensor, along with a 3930mAh battery. Of course, the U11+ still has HTC's signature Edge Sense technology, along with real hardware buttons — the latter of which the U12+ lacks.
Best small phone
HTC U11
The U11 is a solid flagship phone with last year's top-tier specs — a Snapdragon 835, 4 or 6GB of RAM, 64 or 128GB of storage, and an excellent camera. The U11 reinvented HTC's design language after years of the same look with a bold new glass-backed chassis in a range of shimmering colors. It was the first phone to include Edge Sense, which lets you squeeze the sides of the phone to jump quickly into the camera, take a photo, or launch your favorite personal assistant.
Best budget phone
HTC U12 Life
The U12 Life doesn't have the ultra-premium glass design or top-tier chipset of the U12+, trading the former for plastic and the latter for a Snapdragon 636, but it's an excellent phone for just under $300. The U12 Life follows a similar design language to its flagship counterpart, and as always with HTC, comes in a couple of fancy-looking finishes.
HTC may not be the mobile giant it used to be, but that doesn't mean its phones aren't still fantastic for die-hard fans and casual users alike. The is the company's latest and greatest, and despite a rough launch with problematic buttons, software updates have since made it a fantastic flagship. You can still buy one of HTC's older models through Amazon, and the new U12 Life is a pretty great budget option for those looking to save some money.