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HTC Desire 12 review

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The HTC Desire 12 currently has an Informr score of 7.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 1 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
5.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.5"
13+ MP, f/2.2
Camera
Camera
13+ MP, f/2.2
2730 mAh
Battery

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The HTC Desire 12 offers a beautiful design, a lot of storage space and optional dual-SIM functionality. When compared to the competition, it does not have much to offer besides that.

- Thomas Meyer, Notebookcheck

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HTC backs up the Desire 12 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

If your Desire 12 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact HTC support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find HTC's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.

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Screen Size
5.5"

The HTC Desire 12's screen size is 5.5 inches with 720 x 1440 pixels resolution.
Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT6739 Quad core 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system (OS).
Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 13+ MP, f/2.2 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16/32 GB

Internal memory is 16/32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 2000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
2730mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2730 mAh battery.

Desire 12 Specs

Overview
Release Date April 30, 2018
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo

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Processor MediaTek MT6739 Quad core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 2/3 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 1.343 W/kg
Body: 1.015 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 2000 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 13+ Megapixels, f/2.2
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
 Self-timer, f/2.4 aperture
Video Recording Parameters
 HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1440 pixels
Pixel Density 293 pixels
Size 5.5 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2730 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Cool Black, Warm Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.85 x 7.08 x 0.82 cm (5.9 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 137 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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