Will HTC’s U24 Professional withstand the scrutiny of notorious reviewer Zack Nelson, or will it crumble under his demanding gaze like an opponent dealt a losing hand in blackjack?

The phone’s rear panel boasts a unique triple-camera setup, comprising a primary 50MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom capabilities. There is no periscope lens option available on this phone model. The HTC U24 Professional features a substantial 4600mAh capacity battery that supports rapid charging at 60W. The device features a standard 3.5mm earphone port for seamless audio connectivity.

Can the HTC U24 Professional withstand Zack’s notorious bending test?

HTC was once considered one of the most successful smartphone manufacturers, with notable hits such as the HTC Touch Pro, Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, G1 (the first Android device in the US), HTC Droid Incredible, Google Nexus One, and the HTC One M8. Despite launching the critically acclaimed One (M8), HTC struggled to regain its momentum with subsequent devices that failed to leave a lasting impression. Considering the OnePlus 8 is my absolute favorite cellphone of all time, this could be a shameful thought.

The HTC U24 Professional’s specifications reveal a 50-megapixel front-facing camera, expandable storage via microSD card, and a 3.5mm audio jack for wired headphones. Attention-grabbing? Sure. Flasgship? No. The cellphone is decidedly mid-range. Wouldn’t the device be able to withstand the rigorous tests conducted by Zack Nelson in his JerryRig Everything video series, which includes learning torture?

The HTC U24 Professional’s innovative under-display fingerprint scanner unexpectedly revived a few unsettling memories for me?

Despite Zack’s claims, HTC phones are notoriously difficult to disassemble for repair purposes. It didn’t appear to cause Nelson much trouble disassembling the U24 Professional.

I would like to see HTC make another attempt at crafting a flagship device and wouldn’t mind if it borrowed design cues from the iconic One M8. Although Taiwan-based HTC seems uncertain about competing directly with Samsung, they may be content to focus on producing mid-range devices at affordable prices until they can deliver a design that rivals the Galaxy S series. It’s not the HTC that many people remember, which is indeed quite unpleasant.