HTC launches Desire 22 Pro, a smartphone built for the Metaverse

Sean — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:14:19 +0000

Despite being out of the competitive smartphone market in some time now, HTC has just launched a new handset called the Desire 22 Pro and its gimmick is that it is built for the metaverse.

Desire 22 pro is the phone to carry you into the future.
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— HTC (@htc) June 28, 2022

For those unaware, the Desire 22 Pro is the successor to the Desire 21 Pro, which is the company’s series of smartphones that are geared towards the metaverse. It is being marketed as the “perfect companion” to HTC’s newly unveiled Vive Flow VR headset. As the name suggest the headset offers users a chance to experience virtual reality, which is what the metaverse is based on. Keep in mind that the headset is compatible with any Android smartphone, but the Desire 22 Pro might offer some exclusive features or functions.

Some of these new features include access to a digital wallet to help manage cryptocurrencies and even comes with a free NFT. Talking about the specs of the device, it sports a 6.6 inch FHD+ display that has a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole cutout at the front for the 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC that is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Desire 22 Pro packs a 4,520mAh battery that supports wireless and reverse charging as well.

On the back, it features a triple camera setup that comprises of a 64 megapixel primary sensor, a 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 5 megapixel depth sensor. The device even comes with IP67 water and dust resistance and runs on Android 12 OS out of the box. As of right now, the smartphone is priced at 399 Pounds (roughly 490 US Dollars).

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HTC launches Desire 22 Pro, a smartphone built for the Metaverse