HTC U Ultra / HTC Ocean Note

Gorgeous QHD display ; Attractive design ; HTC Sense still a great UI

Glass feels a little thin ; A lot of repackaged tech ; Very expensive

HTC's latest phablet is has an attractive look and a lot of great ideas - including a second screen - but a lot is recycled tech here and it's hard to recommend when the HTC 10 offers a lot of the same at a lower price.

High quality design ; Unique looks ; Good camera performance ; Plenty of power ; Great sound quality and headphones

Ghosting in night mode ; Secondary display could be used a little better ; No 3.5mm headphone jack ; Software doesn't really suit this size of device ; Battery life is less than class leading ; Expensive

The HTC U Ultra sets out its stall in a strange position. It's a big screen phone from HTC that part embodies some of the company's previous traits (it's a Sense experience that's well-built), while introducing a new, unique finish. It's certainly...

HTC has confused me with this phone. The HTC 10 fixed the problems of the One M9 but the U Ultra is a Frankenstein device. When a phone gives a better impression powered off than on, you know you’re in trouble. It’s not a bad phone full stop, but it...

The HTC U Ultra has a sharp design, crisp display and loud speakers. A secondary display gives quick access to notifications and app shortcuts.

The phone's premium price and large size make unsuitable for most people. There's also no headphone jack, it isn't water-resistant and its battery life is poor.

The U Ultra is missing too many flagship features to justify its high price.

Stunning display ; Good performance ; Attractive design ; Strong audio capabilities ; Decent cameras

Second screen lacks purpose ; No HTC Sense Companion at launch ; Needs one-handed mode ; Battery could be bigger ; Fingerprint magnet

At a glance, the tick list of the HTC U Ultra looks extremely promising. You can expect great performance with plenty of storage, it’s an audiovisual treat for both capturing and enjoying media, and has some standout design elements, but despite all of...

Glass design is a stunning ; Two-screen setup impresses ; Battery life is good

No dual cameras ; No headphone socket ; Sense Companion is confusing

HTC’s glass smartphone is a stunner to look at and almost as lovely to live with

Will this be enough to make the HTC U one of our favourite smartphones in 2017? We’ll be able to say for sure once we’ve had one long enough to run battery and performance tests, but the early indications are that, once again, it’s a more than credible...