HTC U Play

Added: 01.17.17 | Updated: 02.28.20

Model: U Play
Brand: HTC
Rating: 0 out of 5 (0 votes)
Price: 150 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2017
Dimensions: 146 x 72.9 x 8 mm
Weight: 145 g
Chipset: Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: Super LCD 5.2 inches
Battery: 2500 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 16MP
Front camera: Single, 16MP

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Common

Brand and model	HTC U Play
Other names	Also known as HTC Alpine
Launch date	2017, January

Price

First price	150 EUR

Design

Height	5.75 in (146 mm)
Width	2.87 in ( 72.9 mm)
Depth	0.31 in ( 8 mm)
Weight	5.11 oz (145 grams)
Build materials	Plastic body
Water resistant
Colors	Brilliant Black, Cosmetic Pink, Ice White, Sapphire Blue
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	Super LCD
Size	5.2 in
Screen Area	73.2 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Points per inch	428 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	68.7%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	- Mali-T860MP2

Memory

Internal Memory	64 GB, 4 GB RAM 32 GB, 3 RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-16 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, OIS, PDAF
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.0µm
Features	Auto-HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -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)
SIM Card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Battery

Capacity	2500 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Standby - Up to 427 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 15 h (3G)
Charging	-Fast battery charging

Audio

Headphone Jack	No
Radio	No
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	49782 (Position 716 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
710. Meizu m3 Max	50123
711. Sony Xperia XA	50123
712. Gionee S8	50123
713. Lenovo Vibe X3	50123
714. Meizu U20	50122
715. Vernee Mars	49870
716. HTC U Play	49782
717. Oukitel K8	49308
718. LG K11	49256
719. HTC Desire 10 Pro	49125
720. TP TP-LINK Neffos X20	48962
721. Cubot R19	48943
722. TP TP-LINK Neffos C9s	48910

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core	740 (Position 505 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	2755 (Position 452 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	1977

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
499. BLU Pure XR	748
500. Sony Xperia SP	745
501. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual	743
502. Sony Xperia C4 Dual	742
503. Xiaomi MI-2a	742
504. Lenovo P90	741
505. HTC U Play	740
506. Meizu m3e	738
507. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra	738
508. Lenovo Vibe S1	738
509. Honor 6	738
510. Sony Xperia C4	737
511. Nokia 2.2	734

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
446. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium	2791
447. Nokia 6	2786
448. Xiaomi Mi 5c	2780
449. Gionee A1	2779
450. Oppo A57	2764
451. Oppo F3	2761
452. HTC U Play	2755
453. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual	2751
454. OnePlus 2	2740
455. Lenovo Vibe X3	2739
456. Oppo A53 2015	2734
457. ZTE Nubia Z9 Max	2716
458. Sony Xperia Z5 Dual	2715

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

Description of the HTC U Play Specs

The HTC U Play is a versatile smartphone that was launched in January 2017, under the model number sm_id: 4586. It supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE network technologies, catering to a wide range of cellular bands. Users have access to 2G networks on the GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 bands for both SIM 1 & SIM 2, 3G networks via HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, and 4G connectivity across several LTE bands making it suitable for high-speed internet on the go. The device supports HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps and LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 with speeds up to 300/50 Mbps, ensuring swift data transfers and quick browsing experiences. EDGE and GPRS are also available on this device for additional connectivity.

The device runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), providing a user-friendly interface and access to a multitude of apps. It offers a 5.2-inch capacitive touchscreen with a 1080 x 1920 resolution on a Super LCD display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The screen provides a pixel density of 428 ppi within a 16:9 aspect ratio, presenting a clear and vibrant viewing experience with 16M colors.

For photography, the HTC U Play is equipped with a 16 MP rear camera featuring f/2.0 aperture, 28mm wide-angle lens, 1.0µm pixel size, OIS, and PDAF technology for clear and steady shots. The camera is accompanied by a dual-LED dual-tone flash and supports features like panorama, with video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps. Selfie enthusiasts will appreciate the front-facing 16 MP camera with its f/2.0 aperture, 27mm wide-angle lens, and 1/3.1'' sensor size. It also offers Auto-HDR and video recording at 1080p@30fps.

In terms of connectivity, the HTC U Play includes Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP and LE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, and hotspot capabilities. It has USB 2.0 connectivity with a Type-C 1.0 reversible connector and supports GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS. The phone further includes NFC for contactless payments and device pairing. Although the phone lacks a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack, it is designed with a focus on a cleaner aesthetic and the promotion of wireless audio solutions. The handset is available in an array of colors: Brilliant Black, Cosmetic Pink, Ice White, and Sapphire Blue.

For security and ease of use, a fingerprint scanner is front-mounted on the phone, augmented by sensors like an accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, and compass. The HTC U Play has a durable plastic body build and offers fast battery charging capabilities to quickly replenish power. The phone also offers a memory card slot for microSD cards up to 256 GB, which uses the SIM 2 slot, and it comes with internal storage options of either 64 GB with 4 GB RAM or 32 GB with 3 GB RAM to suit different user needs.

For those interested in further exploring all the detailed features of the HTC U Play, we invite you to review the comprehensive specifications listed below. Here, you will also find information about the models that this phone is most commonly compared to, helping you make an informed decision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does HTC U Play cost?

The price of the HTC U Play varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 150 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the HTC U Play come out?

HTC U Play mobile was launched on in these colors: Brilliant Black, Cosmetic Pink, Ice White, Sapphire Blue.

What is the size and weight of HTC U Play ?

The HTC U Play has dimensions of Height: 146 mm Width: 72.9 mm Thickness: 8 mm and weighs approximately 145 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of HTC U Play?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 428 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a HTC U Play have?

Device comes with chipset Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53). HTC U Play is available with internal memory of 64 GB, 4 GB RAM 32 GB, 3 RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the HTC U Play?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, OIS, PDAF and features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the HTC U Play?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.0µm and features like Auto-HDR