HTC U23 Pro Unboxing & Full Tour | Serious Pixel 7a Rival?

Unboxing the HTC U23 Pro, a mid-range smartphone boasting a 108MP camera, stock Android vibe and some killer features. The HTC U23 Pro serves up a headphone jack, expandable storage and wireless charging - but the Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A54 5G might be better options still.

If your phone's optics are a priority, you'll certainly prefer the Google and Sammy alternatives. The U23 Pro's camera is fine for outdoor shots but I find my indoor pics tend to look drab, with dull tones - while the focus occasionally fails.

Likewise, I prefer the Pixel 7a's software experience to the HTC U23 Pro, which may be stock but also feels rather slimline. Not to mention the lack of dedication when it comes to software and OS updates.

However, there's lots to love here, including smooth performance from the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, backed by buckets of RAM. Battery life so far has been respectable too, with the option to charge the HTC U23 Pro wirelessly if you like.

And while many mid-range smartphones have ditched the headphone jack and expandable storage, you get both with this bad boy. Not to mention IP67 water and dust resistance, same as the Pixel 7a.

So that's the HTC U23 Pro, let us know what you think down below!

HTC U23 Pro Unboxing Chapters:
0:00 - Guess who's back
0:44 - What's in the box?
0:57 - Design
2:14 - Software & features
4:00 - Display & audio
5:46 - Performance & gaming
6:47 - Battery
7:33 - Cameras
9:33 - Byyyyeeeeee

[yensteel]

HTC?? What a pleasant surprise. They're still too quiet in their marketing. Owner of the U11+.

[thegldkiller]

I hope a HUGE comeback for HTC. The HTC One M7 was awesome! 🤩

[DA_BOID]

If HTC makes a flagship device, I'm gonna support it just for old times sake.

[alphonsusjimos]

never go wrong with HTC UI. run smooth as butter. owned 3 HTCs. welcome home

[sjstu]

Happy to be see HTC back in the game but such a pity that that’s there’s so many compromises. At the moment it can’t compete with with the 7a or A54.

[mr_stoosh]

HTC should do a 2023 version of their M7 / M8 series. That would be a viable alternative to Samsung Google flagships.

[midhungopan]

Miss their trademark htc boom speakers and their iconic htc sense skin for the uniqueness....sd card slot and 3.5mm jack is a big thumbs up from me

[crappycoder]

Wow, HTC still kicking. I still love my HTC Hero even though it's really old school now, but that titanium feel, Yeaaaa

[Stock--Rosso]

No DAC! That's was the main reason many of us loved older HTC phones. I still use my HTC m10 as an mp3 player, it has outstanding audio output for a mere mobile phone. Great video👍🏼

[svanvugt]

Thank you uncle Spurt, I was waiting for reviews of this and not expecting a lot as it is not so known anymore. Hope you do a full review as well.

[RDuude]

The M8 was probably my favorite phone I've ever owned (been using cellphones since '98), hopefully this is their comeback! I just want a flagship with expandable storage!

[savvas]

12 years now I am using only HTC phones..currently using U12+..
I will wait for something better..
Glad that they are back at some point..❤

[TurfSurf]

As a ex HTC EVO and 3D owner, I hope HTC make a big come back and become more creative in design than before!

[MrFreeze]

I miss HTC so much! I'm glad to see they're back in the game.

[SebaM]

I remember when HTC told Samsung on Twitter that "plastic is not fantastic"... well, how the tables have turned

[cesararf]

So glad HTC is back, although I think it is a bit too late. I remember my HTC One M7 being an absolute great phone back in 2013. About this phone, interesting the fact it has phone jack and expandable storage, but aside from that there is nothing remarkable.

[JasonDevadason]

I bought my HTC U11 in 2017 and used it till 2021 when I bought a new phone for larger screen. The phone's build quality was awesome and excellent waterproofing back then. My friends and family were always shocked to see me washing my phone like a dish in the sink. It also had an awesome Super LCD display which I believe is 2k resolution. The camera took very good photos and is still awesome when compared to current phones. The only weakness is the battery. I have already changed the battery 2 times and charge doesn't hold long enough like the current phones. I still have my U11 and use it as my second phone for GPS and for even playing Rise Of Kingdoms. The only phone I plan to use till it stops working.

Its too late for HTC to return back to their glory days but I still believe there is a place for them in the mobile world. They should try to be unique and offer them at reasonable prices. Well, all the best to HTC.

[jrushen]

Your reviews are really good. You leave no stone unturned.

[GabrielGomes-wyzp]

Hopefully in the future HTC will launch flagship smartphones again

[sephatu]

Good job htc. Memory card slot or headphone jack should have never left any smartphone.