specdeviceinfo

HTC U-3w

HTC U-3w · Htc

SoC
Snapdragon 835
RAM
4 GB LPDDR4X
Resolution
2560x1440
Android API
9 (28)
specdeviceinfo analysis

What this hardware actually means

Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.

Platform & performance positioning

The htc HTC U-3w is built around the Snapdragon 835, a legacy flagship — capable in its day, now superseded from Qualcomm. It launched in 2016 on a Samsung 10nm 10LPE process. 2017 flagship (Galaxy S8, Pixel 2). Largely retired from active support in 2026.

Suitable only as a secondary or backup device. Most modern apps still install but many newer titles drop support.

Day-to-day workload

4 GB LPDDR4X of RAM is tight for 2026 standards — usable for the basics but limits modern app behavior. Display resolution is 2560x1440.

This record reflects Android API level 28 (9). Android 8–9 — legacy; many banking and DRM apps drop support at this level.

Trust & buying notes

If you're cross-checking a phone advertised as a htc HTC U-3w, the fields most worth verifying are: Build.MANUFACTURER lowercase-equal to "htc"; Build.SOC_MODEL set (Android 12+) and consistent with Snapdragon 835. For an automated check, run our Hardware Trust Score from the DevCheck AI app and compare its output against this entry.

Because this entry runs Android 9, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.

Identity

MANUFACTURER
HTC
BRAND
htc
MODEL
HTC U-3w
PRODUCT
ocndtwl_01405

Operating System

API
9 (28)
KERNEL
4.4.153-perf-g0041d80
PLATFORM
htc_ocn

SoC / CPU

SOC
Snapdragon 835
CPU
msm8998
CORES
8
FAMILY
Kryo-2xx-a73 Kryo-2xx-a53
CLUSTERS
4 x 2.46 GHz 4 x 1.90 GHz
CLOCK_SPEED
300 - 2457 MHz

GPU

GPU_VENDOR
Qualcomm
GPU_MODEL
Adreno (TM) 540

Memory & Storage

RAM
4 GB LPDDR4X
FLASH
UFS

Display

RESOLUTION
2560x1440
TOUCHSCREEN
cyttsp5_i2c_adapter

Sensors

ACCELEROMETER
BMI160
GYROSCOPE
BMI160
MAGNETOMETER
AK09915
ALSPS
CM36686
FINGERPRINT_SENSOR
fpc1020

Connectivity

NFC
pn544

Audio & Power

AUDIO
tas2557s
CHARGER
USE PMIC

Other

SOUND
msm8998tavilsnd
MODEM
8998-200321-1908081502,8998-200321-1908081502
OTHER
tusb1044-i2c unk10 unk4a unk4b unk30
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