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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HTC has scheduled an event for June 28 where it is expected to unveil its latest 5G phone. The company has announced the Login Future event and the 5G smartphone integrated with HTC’s metaverse called Viverse.

HTC had announced during this year’s mobile world congress that it was working on an innovative smartphone to be integrated with its animated virtual world, the Viverse. The launch of the lineup had suffered some hitches due to the pandemic and other issues. An April 2022 launch was inevitably shifted, but we expect the device to pull through this time. There are scant details about the smartphone at this time apart from bits here and there.

An HTC device got a Dutch-based certification last month. The model 2QBK200 was certified by Telefication, while a 15W wireless charger from HTC recently certified also adds little information. If these certifications relate to the expected HTC 5G phone, then we expect it to support wireless charging. The Viverse platform is the culmination of a strong partnership between HTC and an array of telecom companies. It is already functional in the HTC Exodus series of native blockchain phones.

The coming days could see a raft of further details relating to the impending launch. We expect HTC to release the specs list and lineup of smartphones to be unveiled. Pricing and availability details will also emanate.

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