Last year HTC launched the metaverse-focussed Desire 22 smartphone. Now the brand has started teasing a new smartphone based on the VIVERSE platform. For those unaware, the HTC Vive brand created the virtual reality concept Viverse. It is a metaverse world that offers immersive experiences and a seamless bridge to other virtual universes.
HTC teases new VIVERSE phone
The teaser video shared by HTC shows just the upcoming smartphone’s exterior partially and the HTC and VIVERSE branding. The brand has not explicitly revealed the name of the upcoming offering however the caption #seeUsoon hints at an U-series device. Key details of the device are also scarce at the moment.
To recall, the HTC Desire 22 Pro debuted as the brand’s first smartphone with VIVERSE last year. It was a typical mid-range phone with Snapdragon 695 SoC with 8GB RAM, 120Hz display, and a 4,520mAh battery unit. It packed a number of VR-related applications.
The upcoming HTC VIVERSE could be the HTC U23 Pro that has surfaced recently. The leaked live image of the phone revealed a rectangular camera module housing three sensors including a 108MP primary lens with OIS support. On the front, there is a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. The Geekbench benchmark listing of the smartphone revealed a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB RAM. It will ship with Android 13 OS out of the box. Leaks and rumors suggest that the HTC U23 Pro may feature a 120Hz AMOLED display and a large battery with support for fast charging.
The HTC U23 Pro is tipped to debut next month in June.
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