While the HTC U12 has already been the subject of numerous rumors in recent months, the biggest takeaway from the latest leak that hasn't been mentioned by any previous reports is
the overall thickness of the device that doesn't appear to surpass 6 mm at most.
Even though the Moto Z sports an ultra-thin design, the snap - on modules for the smartphone such as external speakers, additional battery backup, pico projector and more increases
the overall thickness of the device.
The technology does not require a cover glass over the display, which leads to a reduction in
overall thickness of the device.
Not exact matches
Its next variant is expected to sport retina display panels though there are a quite a few issues such as those about cost, the
overall weight and
thickness of the
device, and battery life, all
of which have to be factored in to create an upgraded
device.
Quirks such as a micro HDMI out and microSD slot go some way towards a point
of differentiation, but the
device's resolution, battery life,
thickness and
overall performance are all middling.
Docking the tablet to the keyboard nearly doubles the weight and
thickness of the
overall device.