HTC isn't a household name in the smartphone industry anymore like it was around a decade ago. The company has been launching some budget and midrange smartphones lately, but none of them have found any notable success. Despite this, HTC U23 Pro is now official, which brings a 108MP camera, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and more. Let's learn more about HTC U23 Pro, including its features, official specifications, availability, expected price in Nepal, and more.

HTC U23 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

HTC U23 Pro first made its way online via Taiwan's PTT message board. Alongside some live hands-on images, renders of the phone revealed its plastic back and frames. And those speculations turned out to be true after all since HTC U23 Pro indeed has an all-plastic build with Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front. Available in either "Coffee Black" or "Snow White" color options, this phone is IP67 dust and water-resistant too.

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Performance

In terms of performance, this phone is powered by last year's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 5G chip, with 8/12GB RAM and 256GB storage. You also get a microSD slot to further expand your storage. As for the software, it boots on Android 13.

Camera

Moving on, HTC U23 Pro brings a quad-camera setup at the back. The primary shooter is a 108MP sensor with OIS, while HTC is using an 8MP ultrawide, a 2MP portrait, and a 5MP macro sensor. The phone hosts a hole-punch cutout for the 32MP selfie camera. Keeping the lights on is a 4600mAh battery that supports 30W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging. And also reverse wireless charging. It ships with HTC's "Viverse" app pre-installed, while the phone is compatible with the "Vive XR Elite" headset too.

HTC U23 Pro Specifications:

• Display: 6.7-inch FHD AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate
• Rear Cameras: Quad (108MP f/1.7 primary with OIS, 8MP f/2.4 ultrawide, 5MP f/2.2 macro, and 2MP f/2.4 depth)
• Front Camera: 32MP f/2.45 sensor
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 5G (4nm)
• Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 256GB storage
• Battery: 4600mAh with 30W USB-PD charging
• Wireless charging: Yes (15W), reverse wireless charging
• Audio: Loudspeakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC

HTC U23 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

In Taiwan, HTC U23 Pro costs TWD 16,990 and TWD 17,990 for the 8/256GB and the 12/256GB variants, respectively. Although it's highly unlikely that the phone officially arrives here, we expect the HTC U23 Pro price in Nepal to start at NPR 83,999 if and when it does.

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