I'll say this about the HTC U12+: At least it's different.

HTC's newest flagship smartphone made its debut last month. It's shiny, squeezable, and has two camera lenses on the back and front. And if you get the blue version like I did, it has a transparent back so you can see inside the device.

But there's also a lot to be desired.

I've been using the HTC U12+ over the last few weeks. I found features I enjoyed, traits I hated, and aspects of the device that were both delightful and frustrating all at once.

Here are all the things I loved and hated about using the HTC U12+.