HTC U23 and HTC U23 Pro go official with impressive features and sleek design; Price, Specifications

In a highly anticipated launch event, HTC unveiled its latest offerings, the HTC U23 and HTC U23 Pro smartphones in Taiwan. The company had earlier teased these models, leading to significant buzz among tech enthusiasts. In particular, official teasers hinted at seamless compatibility with HTC’s renowned Weaver VR platform, leaving consumers eager to experience the synergy between the devices and virtual reality technology.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, both the handsets deliver strong performance. Additionally, with an IP67 rating, they offer superior protection against water and dust. The base model impresses with a triple-rear camera unit, while the Pro model takes it a step further with a quad-rear camera system. HTC has undoubtedly come up with a formidable duo that promises a great smartphone experience for tech-savvy users.

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HTC U23 and HTC U23 Pro price

The base HTC U23 model is available in Aqua Blue and Roland Violet color options with a storage variant of 8GB + 128GB. The price and availability information of this model has not been announced by the company yet.

However, the HTC U23 Pro will be available for sale through the online HTC Taiwan Store. It is offered in two configurations: the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at TWD 16,990 (roughly Rs. 45,500), while the 12GB + 256GB variant is priced at TWD 17,990 (roughly Rs. 48,200). The Pro model is available in Coffee Black and Mixer White color options.

As an added incentive, customers who purchase the HTC U23 Pro by May 30 will receive complimentary HTC True Wireless.

HTC U23 and HTC U23 Pro specifications

The specifications of HTC U23 and HTC U23 Pro are similar:

• Both the smartphones support dual Nano SIM cards and run Android 13 operating system.
• They feature a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC.
• Available with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of built-in storage.

HTC U23

• Triple rear camera unit: 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP depth sensor.
• 32MP front camera sensor in the centre-aligned hole-punch slot.
• The HTC U23 packs a massive 4,600mAh battery with fast charging capabilities of 30W wired and 15W wireless.
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
• Supports WiFi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, USB Type-C connectivity and has a 3.5mm audio jack.

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HTC U23 Pro

• Quad rear camera unit: 108MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro unit, and 2MP depth camera.
• 32MP front camera sensor in the centre-aligned hole-punch slot.
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
• The smartphone packs a 4,600mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 15W wireless charging
• Supports WiFi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, USB Type-C connectivity and has a 3.5mm audio jack.