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HTC U12 life phone review — specs and Genze score

HTC U12 life Specifications

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Released 2018, Aug 15

4 / 6 GB RAM · Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)

  • 175g, 8.3mm thickness
  • Android 8.1
  • 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 7
Display 5
Performance 5.4
Camera 4.5
Body 5.2
Gaming 5.2
Software 4.4
Connectivity 2.5
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 5.2/10

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Quick specifications

6.0"

1080x2160 pixels

16MP

2160p

4/6GB RAM

Snapdragon 636

3600mAh

10W

Score breakdown

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5.2 /10
Performance 5.4/10
Battery 7/10
Display 5/10
Camera 4.5/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 5.2/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 2.5/10
Sensors 7.2/10
14 nm 1.80 GHz BT 5.0 2018

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 66
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
Announced 2018, August. Released 2018, September
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 158.5 x 75.4 x 8.3 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight 175 g (6.17 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM ?? Nano-SIM
?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Type IPS LCD
Size 6.0 inches, 92.9 cm2 (~77.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU Adreno 509
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
??? eMMC 5.1
Dual 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF

Auxiliary lens
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Single 13 MP, f/2.0
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging 10W wired
Colors Moonlight Blue, Twilight Purple
Models U12 life, 2Q6E1
Price About 230 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is HTC U12 life worth buying in 2026?

HTC U12 life is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.2/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is HTC U12 life good for gaming?

HTC U12 life scores 52/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of HTC U12 life?

HTC U12 life has a 3,600 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does HTC U12 life have?

HTC U12 life features a 6.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does HTC U12 life have?

HTC U12 life is available with 4 / 6 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for HTC U12 life?

Genze rates HTC U12 life 5.2/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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