HTC Desire 12s vs HTC U Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 12s
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HTC U Ultra
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Desire 12s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC Desire 12s
Better display
HTC U Ultra
Lighter body
HTC Desire 12s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1440 |
| PPI | 282 | 513 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (64 GB version)Sapphire crystal glass (128 GB version) |
| Screen-to-body | 74.8 | 69.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps (24-bit/192kHz audio), 720p@120fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | — |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3075 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 312 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 26 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5 or Sapphire crystal), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 154.2 | 162.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 170 |
| Width (mm) | 72.7 | 79.8 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, December. Released 2018, December | 2017, January 12. Released 2017, February 21 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 12s | HTC U Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 12s and HTC U Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Desire 12s packs a 3075 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC Desire 12s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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