HTC, a Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, recently launched the Desire 12+ with modern 18:9 aspect ratio screen and dual cameras at the rear. Priced at Rs 19,790, the midrange smartphone takes design cues from the company’s premium U-series. It also features a glass-metal-glass sandwich design, which looks plush and put it in line with other midrange devices. However, is Desire 12 Plus the smartphone to put your money on? Let’s find out
The Desire 12+ looks like a trimmed down version of the HTC U11. The phone’s front is dominated by a 6-inch screen, which fits in a shell of traditional 5.5-inch smartphones. The phone’s back is covered with acrylic glass that shines like a glass, but also it attracts fingerprints that dulls its sheen. Due to plastic properties, the back also attracts scratches, and protecting it using a tempered glass or protective film could be difficult due to its curved design. Speaking of design, the back sports a dual camera set-up on the top left corner and a circular fingerprint sensor at the upper centre for ease of use.
Verdict
The HTC Desire 12+ seems inclined towards design than performance. The phone looks plush with the modern 18:9 aspect ratio screen on the front and acrylic shining glass on the rear. Although, the phone’s performance is not on par with other midrange smartphones, it is still smooth and sails through easily while performing day-to-day tasks.