HTC Desire 12 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 03.22.18 | Updated: 02.26.20

Model: Desire 12
Brand: HTC
Rating: 4.50 out of 5 (2 votes)
Price: 130 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2018
Dimensions: 148.5 x 70.8 x 8.2 mm
Weight: 137 g
Chipset: Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Built-in memory: 32 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 5.5 inches
Battery: 2730 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 13MP
Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Common

Brand and model	HTC Desire 12
Launch date	2018, March

Price

First price	130 EUR

Design

Height	5.85 in (148.5 mm)
Width	2.79 in ( 70.8 mm)
Depth	0.32 in ( 8.2 mm)
Weight	4.83 oz (137 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	Cool Black, Warm Silver
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5.5 in
Screen Area	78.1 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1440 px
Points per inch	293 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	18:9
Ratio (screen:body)	74.2%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU	- Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	- PowerVR GE8100

Memory

Internal Memory	32 GB, 3 RAM 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 7.x (Nougat)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5'' 1.12µm
Video Recording	720p

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) - Global LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 17(700), 28(700) - USA
SIM Card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	No
USB	microUSB 2.0

Battery

Capacity	2730 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	To be confirmed
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

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HTC Desire 12 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The HTC Desire 12 scores 35456 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	35456 (Position 1012 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
1006. Vernee T3 Pro	35670
1007. Infinix Smart 2 Pro	35622
1008. Motorola Moto E5 Plus	35621
1009. Honor 5A	35478
1010. Gionee F205	35472
1011. BLU Vivo One	35472
1012. HTC Desire 12	35456
1013. Wiko Tommy3 Plus	35428
1014. alcatel 3v	35428
1015. Panasonic P101	35422
1016. Oppo Find 7	35392
1017. Nokia C5	35320
1018. Lava Z60s	35268

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from HTC. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Description of the HTC Desire 12 Specs

The HTC Desire 12 is a smartphone that was released in March 2018, featuring a blend of modest specifications and design elements tailored for budget-conscious consumers. It operates on GSM, HSPA, and LTE networks, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of carriers and providing 4G LTE connectivity for faster internet speeds. The device supports dual SIM functionality, allowing for the use of two different phone numbers, which is particularly beneficial for users who travel or wish to separate personal and business calls.

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HTC Desire 12 Release Date

The HTC Desire 12 was officially announced and released on March, 2018. It is available in Cool Black, Warm Silver.

HTC Desire 12 Price

The HTC Desire 12 starts at 130 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
32 GB	130 EUR
3 RAM 16 GB	130 EUR
2 GB RAM	130 EUR

A 4GB version of the HTC Desire 12 is not officially available — 2GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does HTC Desire 12 cost?

The price of the HTC Desire 12 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 130 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the HTC Desire 12 come out?

The HTC Desire 12 was released on March, 2018.

What is the size and weight of HTC Desire 12 ?

The HTC Desire 12 has dimensions of Height: 148.5 mm Width: 70.8 mm Thickness: 8.2 mm and weighs approximately 137 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of HTC Desire 12?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1440 px at a pixel density of 293 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a HTC Desire 12 have?

Device comes with chipset Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53. HTC Desire 12 is available with internal memory of 32 GB, 3 RAM 16 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the HTC Desire 12?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the HTC Desire 12?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5'' 1.12µm and features like

What colors does the HTC Desire 12 come in?

The HTC Desire 12 is available in the following colors: Cool Black, Warm Silver.

What is the AnTuTu score of the HTC Desire 12?

The HTC Desire 12 scores 35456 points in AnTuTu 7.