HTC Desire 12+
A late-HTC mid-ranger with an 18:9 display and dual rear cameras.
The HTC Desire 12+ is a budget HTC smartphone released Apr 2018, with a launch price of $280. It pairs the Snapdragon 450 with a 6.0" LCD 60 Hz display, a 13 MP + 2 MP main camera and a 2,965 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 44/100 — A glimpse of late-era HTC. Standout strengths: 18:9 display in a budget body. and clean htc sense skin. Main trade-off: snapdragon 450 slow.
A glimpse of late-era HTC.
Desire 12+ came as HTC's phone business was winding down — a budget 18:9 device with a clean Sense skin. The Snapdragon 450 and HD+ panel kept it slow, and support was thin. Mostly of interest now as an HTC footnote.
Read the full review- 18:9 display in a budget body.
- Clean HTC Sense skin.
- Dual-camera bokeh.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
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How the HTC Desire 12+ compares
| HTC Desire 12+ | Galaxy Note 4 | HTC HD2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 44 | 44 | 46 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 450 | Snapdragon 805 | — |
| Display | 6.0" LCD 60 Hz | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 4.3" LCD |
| Main camera | 13 MP + 2 MP | 16 MP · f/2.2 | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2,965 mAh | 3,220 mAh | 1,230 mAh |
| Launch price | $280 | $750 | $600 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the HTC Desire 12+ released?
The HTC Desire 12+ was released in Apr 2018.
How much does the HTC Desire 12+ cost?
The HTC Desire 12+ launched at $280 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the HTC Desire 12+ screen size and type?
The HTC Desire 12+ has a 6.0" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the HTC Desire 12+ use?
The HTC Desire 12+ is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the HTC Desire 12+ have?
The HTC Desire 12+ ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the HTC Desire 12+ battery capacity?
The HTC Desire 12+ has a 2,965 mAh battery.
How fast does the HTC Desire 12+ charge?
The HTC Desire 12+ supports 5 W wired charging.
What is the HTC Desire 12+ main camera?
The HTC Desire 12+ has a 13 MP + 2 MP main camera.
Does the HTC Desire 12+ have a headphone jack?
The HTC Desire 12+ has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the HTC Desire 12+ get software updates?
The HTC Desire 12+ update policy: Limited.
How much does the HTC Desire 12+ weigh?
The HTC Desire 12+ weighs 154 g.
What colours does the HTC Desire 12+ come in?
The HTC Desire 12+ is available in 3 colours: Cool Black, Silver Purple, Warm Gold.
Is the HTC Desire 12+ worth buying?
Desire 12+ came as HTC's phone business was winding down — a budget 18:9 device with a clean Sense skin. The Snapdragon 450 and HD+ panel kept it slow, and support was thin. Mostly of interest now as an HTC footnote. SpecEagle gives the HTC Desire 12+ an editorial score of 44/100.
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