HTC Launches the U Ultra and U Play in India: Price, Tech Specs, and More

One month after unveiling the HTC U Ultra and U Play at an event in London, Taiwanese electronics giant HTC have launched the devices in India at an event in New Delhi today. We bring you all the details of the price, tech specs, and availability of the HTC Ultra U.

The highlight of the two devices is the Sense Companion feature. This is a smart AI that can study your usage and provide recommendations, alerts, notifications based on that. Another key highlight is the HTC USonic earphones that can adapt to your ear structure and provide the best audio experience tailored to your ear structure.

HTC has also spoken highly of its sophisticated new liquid surface glass cover, with its perfect blend of metal and glass that transforms light as you turn your device.

HTC U Ultra and U Play India Price

The HTC U Ultra will be available in India exclusively from March 6th 2017 while the U Play will be available from the middle of March. HTC U Ultra is priced Rs. 59,990 while the U Play will cost buyers Rs. 39,990.

Both smartphones will be available in Blue, Black, Pink, and White color variants.

HTC is offering one year of free insurance on both devices that covers liquid or other physical damage to the phone. Buyers with a Standard Chartered credit or debit card are  eligible for a 7.5% cashback if a purchase is made between March 6th and May 31st 2017.

Lets take a look at the tech specs of both these devices side by side.

HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play

Display

The HTC U Ultra features a secondary display that lets you access important information like your top contacts, app shortcuts, and event notifications conveniently at the top of the screen.

Display	HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play
Screen Size	5.7 inches	5.2 inches
Resolution	1440x2560 & 1040x160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels

Hardware

Hardware	HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play
Processor	2.15 Quad Core/Qualcomm Snapdragon 821	64-bit Octa-core/MediaTek™ Helio™ P10
RAM	4GB	4GB
Internal storage	64GB	64GB
Expandable storage	microSD/ Up To 2TB	microSD/ Up To 2TB

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Camera

Camera	HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play
Rear Camera	12MP	16MP
Front Camera	16MP	16MP
Flash	Available	Available
Camera Features	PDAF + Laser focus, BSI sensor,OIS, ƒ/1.8 aperture, Sapphire lens, Self timer, Face detection, Pro mode, Auto HDR,Panorama, Zoe capture, Hyperlapse, Slow motion video, 4K video rec, Video Pic, Live make-up, Auto Selfie, Voice Selfie, Auto HDR, Selfie Panorama	Auto-focus, BSI sensor, OIS, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, Dual-tone LED flash, Selfie timer, Face detection, Volume button as shutter, Volume button to zoom, Pro mode, Auto-HDR, Panorama mode, Continuous shooting, Continuour shooting, Zoe Capture, Hyperlapse, Full HD 1080p video recording, Video Pic, Fixed-focus, Live Makeup, Auto selfie, Voice Selfie, Selfie Panorama, Touch to capture

Software

Software	HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Skin	HTC Sense	HTC Sense

Connectivity

Connectivity	HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Available	Available
Bluetooth	v 4.2	v 4.2
NFC	Available	Not Available
Infrared	Not Available	Not Available
FM	Not Available	Not Available

SIM

SIM	HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play
Number of SIMs	2	2
Type	Nano/Nano	Nano/Nano
4G LTE	Available	Available

Sensors

Sensors	HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play
Fingerprint Sensor	Available	Available
Compass	Available	Available
Proximity sensor	Available	Available
Accelerometer	Available	Available
Ambient light sensor	Available	Available
Gyroscope	Available	Not Available
Barometer	Not Available	Not Available
Temperature sensor	Not Available	Not Available

Battery Capacity

Battery	HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2500 mAh
Quick Charging	No	Yes

Other Specs

Other Specs	HTC U Ultra	HTC U Play
Colors	Blue, Black, Pink, and White	Blue, Black, Pink, and White
Dimensions	162.41x79.79x7.99 mm	145.99 x 72.9 x 7.99 mm
Weight	170 gms	145gms
Price	Rs.59,990	Rs.39,990
Buy On	See it on HTC	See it on HTC

Both the HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play will be available in online and offline stores from 6th March/Mid-March 2017.

What do you think of these two beauties? Would you be willing to play a premium price to get your hands on one of them? We'd love to hear your thoughts!