HTC Desire 12+ Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6", 1440 x 720
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Storage
32 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Battery
2965 mAh

Complete technical specifications, details, expert ratings and review of HTC Desire 12+. Find out how your chosen phone stacks up against the competition and whether it's the one that best meets your expectations with the phone comparison feature.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HTC Desire 12+
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 158.2 mm Better than 84 % of phones rated.
Width 76.6 mm Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.4 mm Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Weight 157.5 g Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Cool black | Warm silver
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The HTC Desire 12+ has a height of 158.2 mm, a width of 76.6 mm and a thickness of 8.4 mm. The weight of the phone is 157.5 g.

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DISPLAY HTC Desire 12+
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 6" Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1440 x 720 pixels Better than 65 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD+
Aspect Ratio 18:9
Display Features Display colour personalisation

The screen size reaches 6" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of HTC Desire 12+ is 1440 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR HTC Desire 12+
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Clock Speed 1.8 GHz Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.

HTC Desire 12+ is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. HTC Desire 12+ reaches the frequency of 1.8 GHz.

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MEMORY HTC Desire 12+
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
User Memory 23 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 32 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the HTC Desire 12+ is 3 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA HTC Desire 12+
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Sensor Type BSI
Lens Aperture F/2.2 Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec
Special Effects Bokeh effect
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panorama, Pro mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 2 Megapixel Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Sensor Type (Front) BSI
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Focus free
Special Effects (Front) HDR
Camera Modes (Front) Beauty mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Light Source (Front) LED light
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Front) Voice selfie, Self timer up to 10 seconds

The rear camera of the HTC Desire 12+ is equipped with 2 lenses, with each lens having a different role in taking pictures. Most common lens you'll see on smartphones is a wide-angle lens, telephoto lens or macro lens. A wide-angle lens is mainly used to capture landscapes and other spatially larger compositions where a wide field of view is needed. A telephoto lens is designed for photographing subjects at a distance and often has an optical zoom. A macro lens is ideal for close-ups and small objects. The resolution of the main lens is 13 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.2 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

Second camera
The resolution reaches size of 2 Megapixel.

Front camera
The front camera of phone HTC Desire 12+ has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.0.

The facial recognition feature is just a nice cherry on top.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING HTC Desire 12+
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2965 mAh Better than 62 % of phones rated.

The battery size of HTC Desire 12+ is 2965 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

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CELLULAR HTC Desire 12+
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface HTC Sense
Intelligent Assistant HTC Sense Companion
Navigation GPS, GLONASS

HTC Desire 12+ supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 8.0 Oreo.

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COMMUNICATIONS HTC Desire 12+
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.2, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA HTC Desire 12+
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MKA, M4A, 3GA, MP4, MID
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, WebM
FEATURES HTC Desire 12+
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
OTHERS HTC Desire 12+
Included Accessories Power adapter

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