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HTC 11 Thread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,844 ✭✭✭py2006


    Torn between this and the 10 for my new phone! How much do you think they will reduce the price of the 10 on the HTC site after the 11 comes out?


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    py2006 wrote: »
    Torn between this and the 10 for my new phone! How much do you think they will reduce the price of the 10 on the HTC site after the 11 comes out?

    It's already gone as low as €400 in HTC club for some European sites.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,844 ✭✭✭py2006


    Basil3 wrote: »
    It's already gone as low as €400 in HTC club for some European sites.

    €549 on main site


  • Registered Users Posts: 958 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    Sony xz premium won't be available for sale until the 7th-8th June, so i might as well wait for the U11. In saying that the U11 could take longer than 2 weeks to become available


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    Yup, on www.findmyorder.com there is an option to process cancellation or view invoice.

    I was messaging one guy on XDA, and he's been told he has a one week delay on the blue model that he ordered on announcement day. That's pretty bad.

    Still haven't had my delay email yet.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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    Just looking at the HTC UK site, the Amazing Silver says in stock, while the blue and black say preorder. Maybe there is some hope that my Silver will be shipped tomorrow.

    Still haven't seen any harsh reviews, most seem pretty positive. That said, I can't think of any flagships that get harsh reviews lately! S8 and LG G6 were both well received.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Vahevala


    1jcdub wrote: »
    Sony xz premium won't be available for sale until the 7th-8th June, so i might as well wait for the U11. In saying that the U11 could take longer than 2 weeks to become available

    The XZ premium goes on general release today.


  • Registered Users Posts: 958 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    Vahevala wrote: »
    The XZ premium goes on general release today.

    Apparently not in CPW...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Vahevala


    1jcdub wrote: »
    Apparently not in CPW...

    It seems to be available both in Vodafone & Eir stores. Ah ok, I never go to CPW.


  • Registered Users Posts: 958 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    Vahevala wrote: »
    It seems to be available both in Vodafone & Eir stores. Ah ok, I never go to CPW.
    I'd only buy there in the hope of getting a unbranded phone on contract


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭flangemeistro


    Hey guys it's there any dedicated thread for the Experia XZ premium?

    Trying to find out if it supports android pay and wireless charging.


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    Hey guys it's there any dedicated thread for the Experia XZ premium?

    Trying to find out if it supports android pay and wireless charging.

    It would support android pay, but doesn't have wireless charging. Google is a much better source of info rather than looking on boards :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭flangemeistro


    Basil3 wrote: »
    It would support android pay, but doesn't have wireless charging. Google is a much better source of info rather than looking on boards :D

    Would you believe I googled XZ premium along with android pay and wireless charging and just got reviews with no concrete answers.

    How about a fingerprint scanner?

    Not worth upgrading from my S7 edge so.


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    Would you believe I googled XZ premium along with android pay and wireless charging and just got reviews with no concrete answers.

    How about a fingerprint scanner?

    Not worth upgrading from my S7 edge so.

    I believe it has fingerprint scanner on the side, and they've removed it from the US version again for some reason.

    You should start a thread for it :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭flangemeistro


    Basil3 wrote: »
    I believe it has fingerprint scanner on the side, and they've removed it from the US version again for some reason.

    You should start a thread for it :D

    Cheers Basil always a fountain of information.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-U11-Review_id4361

    Given that Phonearena are consistently in the bag for Samsung and Apple down the years, and bend over backwards to nitpick devices by other OEMs (as they do here), this review is winning me around in a big way. Some solid improvements on the 10, particularly the battery. I just wish I could be confident about software support, given how they've done with the 10.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Vahevala




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    Regarding screen:

    U11
    528nits
    1:1703

    HTC10
    428nits
    1:1594

    S8+
    565nits
    1:100000000000000

    U11 is a much brighter screen than the 10 had (which I had no problems with outside), and almost as bright as the S8. Contrast ratio is also a decent improvement over the 10.

    Nice battery benchmarks as well:

    https%3A%2F%2Fpbs.twimg.com%2Fmedia%2FDBO3kWZWAAM67JZ.jpg


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    Just got an email from HTC stating "The estimated shipping date is now 08.06.17"

    So one week delay is survivable. Is it in any of the shops today? Would be great to see and play with it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭dinevalesco


    So, just got a mail from HTC saying my order will be dispatched on the 12 of June.

    I purchased Sapphire Blue from HTC Club on Monday, 29th.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    Patww79 wrote: »
    Got that too. 12th is unacceptable for a pre order so I've cancelled.

    The annual HTC flagship preorder shambles.


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    Still awaiting my delay email. Pretty ridiculous. On shipping day you don't know if you'll get an email to say it's shipped, or to say it's delayed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    I got a email saying the 8th. I'll live with that. Have G5 sold to cex and the oneplus one running lineage, so I'll survive.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    .....or not rushing them, which is why we wait.

    Regardless, I've never worried about stuff like that. Have never had a defective HTC out of 10 that I've owned, and even if I did get one, I'll just get a replacement.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    I have an S8 plus and kinda wished I waited now. Love the looks of the u11. That blue one would be sweet in a rhinoshield crashguard.


  • Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭maverick_21


    This phone looks great! I have the M9 and was going to go for the S8 or One Plus 5 but this has swung my decision


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    Haven't watched reviews yet. How decent is the LCD ? Found it good on the 10 but Anandtech found it sub par. Hopefully improved on the U11.


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    Flaccus wrote: »
    Haven't watched reviews yet. How decent is the LCD ? Found it good on the 10 but Anandtech found it sub par.

    Scroll up a bit. It's a lot better than the 10.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭Gavman84


    Got joined to HTC club anyway. 670 though that. I'll wait a bit with delay to order I think. Might get promo code email too never know!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,844 ✭✭✭py2006


    Gavman84 wrote: »
    Got joined to HTC club anyway. 670 though that. I'll wait a bit with delay to order I think. Might get promo code email too never know!

    10 is still same price via club


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    Got a DM from HTC UK confirming my U11 is on its way. No email, tracking or anything though.


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    DM from HTC UK:
    Hi,
    We're very sorry to let you know that due to a fault at the warehouse we were not able to release your order today. We have ensured that your HTC U11 will be shipped and with you on Monday, Tuesday at the very latest. We do apologise for the inconvenience.

    Why am I not surprised :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 364 ✭✭Sundance_Kid


    Tried to sign up to the HTC club at the beginning of the week, still no email from them with registration.

    Does it take this long normally?

    Was going to switch from HTC to Samsung, but delighted I didn't purchase the S8, looks like I will be staying with HTC.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭Gavman84


    I signed up Wednesday got the reg email Thursday. Try reg again will say can't but someone did that and said got mail shortly after.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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    Patww79 wrote: »
    First meh review I've seen.



    Complete joke if you ask me. Constant negative undertone without any real basis. He even used them pricing it lower than an S8 as a negative, because people would prefer to pay more money for an S8, or less for a OnePlus. Bizarre.


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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    I just think he was trying too hard to fit his narrative on contradictions.

    The amazing back with a bland front?
    Well that's fair enough, because the back is so stunning. The front is much more functional than other devices, and not just for show. Buttons aren't taking up screen real estate, and the FPS is on the front, where it should be.

    Quick software with extraneous gimmicks?
    The squeeze function speeds up the software experience. It adds functionality, and you don't have to use it. That's like moaning at Samsung for including a heart rate sensor. Strange.

    Multimedia features without the big battery to back it up?
    The U11 kills the S8+ in multimedia consumption test I posted above.

    Awkward name?
    They wanted to make it clear that it's part of the new 'U' direction of HTC, while also making it clear that it is the next flagship, following on from M7, M8, M9, 10.

    He also has a big gripe with the front facing camera. HTC provided the first phone with OIS on the front camera last year, but I think they quickly realised that people rarely walk and talk filming vlogs, and a better selfie camera is more important.

    He even has a go at the HTC Companion. I don't think he understands what the companion does. It's not trying to replace Google Assistant, in the way that Sammy are with Bixby. It's trying to compliment it. This is the same way HTC have gone with their software. They use Google apps for most things, and their own for certain apps which Google don't have, or are better than the Google equivalent.

    Anyway, rant over :D


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 364 ✭✭Sundance_Kid


    Gavman84 wrote: »
    I signed up Wednesday got the reg email Thursday. Try reg again will say can't but someone did that and said got mail shortly after.

    Thanks

    I presume you just entered your details on the below link and received an email the following day? Just checking I am not missing a step :P

    http://www.htc.com/ie/newsletter/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭Gavman84


    Ya but was on the UK HTC club I think as ie one is throwing errors.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Vahevala




  • Registered Users Posts: 958 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    I I've just watched this comparison between the U11 and the XZ Premium. Have to say I'm well impressed with the XZ browsing speed. It also ran cooler than the U11 overall..
    Sony design looks bulky compared to the U11
    https://youtu.be/YhHLb6e8gAo


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