The HTC U20 5G is the company’s latest smartphone and also the first to features a 5G network. It was introduced alongside the HTC Desire 20 Pro and also a rival to the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G.
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The handset packs a nice body with massive battery capacity and 6.8 inches display size.
HTC U20 5G Key Specs & Features
- 6.8 inches LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 PPI)
- Android 10
- Octa-core Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 32 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 5G Network
- 4G LTE Network
- Fast Charging 18W
- Quick Charge 4.0
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
In terms of design, for the first time, we see an HTC device that comes with an elegant body and also featuring a trending punch hole. The new phone looks amazing and interesting as well. It packs a similar design with the HTC Desire 20 Pro.
The smooth panel is housing the cameras, a fingerprint scanner on its usual position, and also the logo. It measures 171.2 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm in dimensions and weight 215 grams.
The HTC U20 5G has a screen display size of 6.8 inches with an LCD panel and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a tall 20:9 ratio, and 387 PPI density. It’s equipped with display protection and also has up to 83.5% screen-to-body ratio.
Camera
For photos, the HTC 5G device is blessed with a four cameras set-up on the back. This includes 48MP (primary) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) and they can shoot 4K videos.
The camera also comes with an LED flash for bright photos and other features like HDR, and panorama. Upfront is a selfies snapper of 32 MP with HDR support and 2K video capability.
Hardware and Software
Behold is an upper mid-range Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G chipset sitting on the heart of the phone with an octa-core processor clocking at 2.4 GHz speed.
The handset has Adreno 620 GPU for graphics and runs on the Android 10 operating system. The HTC U20 5G packs generous inbuilt storage of 128GB with 8GB RAM. It has support for micro SD card up to 256GB.
Battery and Network
There is a massive 5000 mAh battery on the phone with support for fast charging 18W and Quick Charge 4.0. The battery promise to hold power for days under normal usage.
Just as the name suggests, it has a 5G network coupled with the regular 4G LTE network. Other features include a headphone jack, USB Type-C, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-frequency GPS, and NFC with multifunction features.
HTC U20 5G Price and Availability
The HTC U20 5G has been listed on the official website, however, they are yet to reveal the pricing.
It’s available to Tawain only and may go global. When that happens, it’s expected to cost around $480.
In Nigeria, this is about 192,000 Naira, 3,000 Ghs in Ghana, and 55,000 Ksh in Kenya.
HTC U20 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the HTC U20 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10
- Processor: Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm), Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 620
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Colours: Green, White
- Dimension: 171.2 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm
- Weight: 215.5 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.8 inches LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) Quad Cameras, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 32 MP, HDR, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 256GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G: Yes, 1, 3, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 18W
