HTC 11 Thread

Vahevala

OldMrBrennan83

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Patww79

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Yeah, I don't think bloat is an issue. Sounds like it's giving you the option to install extra stuff if you want.

Personally, I stopped using Sense Home and BlinkFeed a couple of years ago. Put Nova on every device I own straight away.

OldMrBrennan83

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For those who ordered direct through HTC Ireland, are you getting dual sim or single SIM? It should say on your order.

My one from HTC UK is single SIM, but HTC Germany (and most of Europe) are selling the dual SIM.

sentient_6

Single sim showing as only option for me.

OldMrBrennan83

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Patww79

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I think they only had single SIM options when I was ordering. That's all I seen anyway.

Is June 1st shipping for them all?

Supposedly, but after my experience last year, I am expecting it to arrive by the end of the following week. They don't seem to send out in the order that people preordered. I think HTC Ireland is a lot better than HTC UK, though.

OldMrBrennan83

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dlorde

Basil3 wrote: »

Patww79 wrote: »

I think they only had single SIM options when I was ordering. That's all I seen anyway.

Is June 1st shipping for them all?

Supposedly, but after my experience last year, I am expecting it to arrive by the end of the following week. They don't seem to send out in the order that people preordered. I think HTC Ireland is a lot better than HTC UK, though.

Yes, I had the frustrating experience last year having preordered the HTC 10 from HTC UK and seeing people who hadn't pre-ordered getting it two weeks before I did. But when it came, it more that made up for the delay (mind you, I was upgrading from the HTC One Mini 2 - the small version of the M8, which was horribly slow and laggy). 

Now I know what to expect, I'm hoping it comes by July...

sentient_6

Do htc devices have always on display?

sentient_6

sentient_6 wrote: »

Do htc devices have always on display?

No, as they use LCD instead of Amoled. There's pluses and minuses to each panel type.

sentient_6

Basil3 wrote: »

No, as they use LCD instead of Amoled. There's pluses and minuses to each panel type.

Lg g5 with lcd has it.

sentient_6

sentient_6 wrote: »

Lg g5 with lcd has it.

So it does.

HTC has never bothered with it. Notification light, then double tap to wake or turn on device to deal with notifications.

dinevalesco

Just preordered the Sapphire Blue version from HTC Club.

Upgrading from a (now sluggish) One M8 so looking forward to marked improvement, especially in the camera department.

In no mad rush for the new phone so I'm happy to wait as it's on Back Order.

OldMrBrennan83

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sentient_6

Phone ordered today anyway. Went for black.

Hoping it ships in a timely manner because im now using my wife's old oneplus one while the G5 is wiped and ready to sell.

Speed test vs the S8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaqJ8VDD9LQ

The U11 generally outperforms the S8. Not only that, but I've read that it kills the S8 in game performance, holding constant 60fps where the S8 drops frames regularly.

OldMrBrennan83

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Patww79

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Yeah, I don't game either. It just demonstrates that it has much better performance than the S8.

Overall, I'd say the U11 wins out on camera, sound and performance. The S8 probably wins out on ergonomics, screen and features.

Basil3

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Yeah, I don't game either. It just demonstrates that it has much better performance than the S8.

Overall, I'd say the U11 wins out on camera, sound and performance. The S8 probably wins out on ergonomics, screen and features.

I would disagree on screen. I don't like the screen ratio on the S8 at all but that's a personal preference. Am interested to know why it loses out on features.

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I would disagree on screen. I don't like the screen ratio on the S8 at all but that's a personal preference. Am interested to know why it loses out on features.

Yeah, personally I'm not bothered by the screen. There's things that annoy me about both Amoled and LCD. Amoled is definitely a lot better in recent years, though.

Regarding features, the only real 'feature' the U11 has that the S8 doesn't would be the squeeze functionality. Sammy's are loaded with features, from Heart Rate Sensor and barometer, to Gear VR compatibility, edge features, wireless charging, etc etc. HTC mainly focus on doing the basics really well.

One thing I really can't wait for when I get the U11 is being able to switch to a different font again. After a few months of being stuck with the default roboto font, I really want to change.

Basil3

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Yeah, personally I'm not bothered by the screen. There's things that annoy me about both Amoled and LCD. Amoled is definitely a lot better in recent years, though.

Regarding features, the only real 'feature' the U11 has that the S8 doesn't would be the squeeze functionality. Sammy's are loaded with features, from Heart Rate Sensor and barometer, to Gear VR compatibility, edge features, wireless charging, etc etc. HTC mainly focus on doing the basics really well.

One thing I really can't wait for when I get the U11 is being able to switch to a different font again. After a few months of being stuck with the default roboto font, I really want to change.

When it comes to features, you really have to think about what you will actually use. Of all the Samsung features I think wireless charging is the best. I remember many years ago using my Palm Pre (I still have it) with wireless charging and that was pretty cool. The rest of the features are just meh.
However we really can't judge the phone until the reviews after release date. By then it will be in my pocket anyway.

OldMrBrennan83

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marcbrophy

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It's a brilliant feature alright

Vahevala

Looking at all the videos, the screen just looks very dark and dull. I also don't like the shiny look at the back of the phone (plus who bothers to look at the back of their phone all day lol)

To get around 5 hrs SOT isn't great, I can get around 4 hrs (approx) with my S6.

Bluefoam

Vahevala wrote: »

Looking at all the videos, the screen just looks very dark and dull. I also don't like the shiny look at the back of the phone (plus who bothers to look at the back of their phone all day lol)

To get around 5 hrs SOT isn't great, I can get around 4 hrs (approx) with my S6.

Okay, thanks for letting us know...

If you don't like looking at the back of your phone (any phone) then don't, sure it's unlikely to bother you, I'm not sure why this relates only to HTC. The screen is supposed to be awesome... you won't tell much from evaluating screen quality by watching dodgy youtube clips on your own 3 year old screen.

Sounds like you just want to vent... Not everyone is expected to like all products, that's why we have variety.

OldMrBrennan83

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Vahevala

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Okay, thanks for letting us know...

If you don't like looking at the back of your phone (any phone) then don't, sure it's unlikely to bother you, I'm not sure why this relates only to HTC. The screen is supposed to be awesome... you won't tell much from evaluating screen quality by watching dodgy youtube clips on your own 3 year old screen.

Sounds like you just want to vent... Not everyone is expected to like all products, that's why we have variety.

No need to take it so personally! I am not watching dodgy youtube clips, I am watching the clips that have been posted here on my 2 year old bright AMOLED screen and also on my NEW laptop. I was just giving my point of view and sharing my opinion.

I didn't know if the reviewers had it on the lowest brightness or something (or possibly using auto) which could explain the darkness of the screen in comparison to other phones.

Vahevala

Vahevala wrote: »

Looking at all the videos, the screen just looks very dark and dull. I also don't like the shiny look at the back of the phone (plus who bothers to look at the back of their phone all day lol)

To get around 5 hrs SOT isn't great, I can get around 4 hrs (approx) with my S6.

Just wait to see one in real life on display in a shop if you're worried about the screen. It is meant to be decent, though. Also bear in mind that outdoors autobrightness has an extra boost that goes higher than what you can reach manually.

My main concern with LCD was always that they didn't go as dim as Amoled for reading in bed at night, but night mode has made that much better.

OldMrBrennan83

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Bluefoam

Vahevala wrote: »

No need to take it so personally! I am not watching dodgy youtube clips, I am watching the clips that have been posted here on my 2 year old bright AMOLED screen and also on my NEW laptop. I was just giving my point of view and sharing my opinion.

Not taking it personally... just think that your three points are petty. You are giving out about the visual quality of a screen you haven't seen, what you have seen has no doubt been effected by a multitude of factors. You don't like the back of the phone, but on the other hand you say that you don't care about the back of the phone...

I don't mind if you want to criticise stuff on the internerd, but your arguments are weak. Sorry for not being clear in my original post. But as I suggested... variety is the spice of life, there's something for everyone.

I'm quite happy for people not to like stuff, but I'm just encouraging you to be more considered in your approach.

Patww79

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Loads of free themes. I don't think they have implemented paid ones yet, but they have been in the pipeline for a good year or so. Anyone can access them, I don't think there's any regional blocks.

The HTC themes are generally pretty good. You can also make your own through their web theme maker and publish it, or keep for yourself.

https://themes.htc.com/#/landing

sentient_6

Digital River just tested my card with a euro, im cracking up with impatience as it is.

There's an xda thread for shipping discussion by the way, bit of chatter today about dates being pushed back.

sentient_6

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Digital River just tested my card with a euro, im cracking up with impatience as it is.

There's an xda thread for shipping discussion by the way, bit of chatter today about dates being pushed back.

I ordered on the day of the announcement, but I just know I'll be made to wait until well after people who ordered after me have already got it.

sentient_6

I only put my order through Monday morning so we'll put that to the test alright.

OldMrBrennan83

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1jcdub

Looking forward to collecting my U11 from CPW on Saturday all going well. i'll assume it'll cost the same &#8
150e on Red Connect 60e as the XZ Premium.

I have friends in Germany that have been told they can collect their pre-ordered U11 from MediaMarkt tomorrow. This is the same as last year, a retail shop in Germany had them before HTC themselves sent it out.

Gavman84

How long does the reg take for HTC Club? Is it meant to be quick that they send the link to finish reg after you confirm email or does it take some time? Is it worth registering on HTC Elevate also?
Thanks

Gavman84

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How long does the reg take for HTC Club? Is it meant to be quick that they send the link to finish reg after you confirm email or does it take some time? Is it worth registering on HTC Elevate also?
Thanks

Some people had to wait a while for HTC Club, and some had to try to register more than once.

Elevate is rubbish, but you supposedly get priority support. I think it's invite only.

Gavman84

I tried to reg again but it has a record of email address. Ill just wait a bit I guess and see does an email come through. Might even look in car phone warehouse tomorrow but doubt they have any just to buy on the day...

1jcdub

Vodafone don't have it showing at all, even as pre order. So hopefully the CPW one will be sim free ..

1jcdub

Just received this from CPW:

Hi,



"Thank you for your recent HTC U11 pre-order at Carphone Warehouse.



HTC has advised us of a delay in the new phone arriving in Ireland. The estimated date of arrival is the 15th June. We will be in contact again as soon as we have exact dates.



We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to offer you a €50 Carphone Warehouse voucher which can be redeemed when you collect your phone.



Yours Sincerely,



Carphone Warehouse Web Team"

I might jump to XZ Premium instead..

Same from HTC UK.... Although don't know how many will be affected

https://twitter.com/HTC_UK/status/869914096971505665

1jcdub

I've my phone sold. Doubt I can wait until the middle of the month

1jcdub

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I've my phone sold. Doubt I can wait until the middle of the month

It feels like a long time at the time, but I've survived a few weeks on my backup device. I can survive another week or two.

for anyone that ordered through HTC Ireland, did you get a confirmation email? I haven't received one but I can see my order on www.findmyorder.com

OldMrBrennan83

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