HTC U12+ Review: A Phone With No Buttons!

Translucent Design

The HTC U12+ stands out with its unique translucent design, a feature that sets it apart from other flagship phones in 2018. Marques Brownlee highlights the translucent blue color as the most appealing, allowing a partial view of the phone's internals, which he finds intriguing. Despite its slippery glass back and lack of wireless charging, Marques appreciates the aesthetic, noting, "I am a big fan of the way this one looks, even though it does catch plenty of fingerprints."

It's not quite jerry rig everything fully, seeing all the components see through, but it's still pretty unique.

--- Marques Brownlee

This design choice, while visually striking, may not appeal to everyone, especially those who prioritize functionality over form 1.

   

Build Quality

The build quality of the HTC U12+ is a testament to its flagship status, with a focus on durability and aesthetics. Marques Brownlee notes the phone's premium feel, despite its unconventional buttonless design, which might not be to everyone's liking. He remarks, "It's specked like a flagship, it's definitely built like a flagship, and it's priced like a flagship."

But as an overall package, it feels like this phone is like almost there.

--- Marques Brownlee

While the phone's structural integrity is commendable, its battery life and button design are areas where it falls short, potentially impacting user experience 1 2.