Updated, 5/1/17: This article has been updated throughout with details from a presumed spy shot of the box.

Even before the U Ultra was available for purchase, HTC was already teasing a better phone on the horizon, one that takes full advantage of the next-generation Snapdragon 835 processor. Now it looks like it will arrive on the heels of the Galaxy S8, it could be one of the most interesting hsets of the year.

A flurry of information has leaked about the new hset, since the U Ultra was such a disappointment, we’re hoping this hset is the one that puts the company back on the map. There’s already some tough competition out there from Samsung, but HTC might have a few tricks up its sleeve that could set its new phone apart, assuming its marquee feature isn’t a giant gimmick.

A new U: ile we certainly had our issues with the U Ultra, this phone smacks of desperation on HTC’s part. One of our biggest complaints with the U Ultra was that it was too big, from what we’ve seen, the new U won’t be much smaller or sleeker. A touch-sensitive frame might have been cool a couple years ago, but in the era of shrinking bezels, HTC’s new phone is going to stick out like a sore thumb. Not to mention, it will require users to learn a whole new way of holding operating their phones— how exactly are we supposed to put a case on it?

Smart bezels

The official invitation for the event pictures a prominent U with the sides squeezed slightly to make it look like an Ancient Greek harp under the tagline “Squeeze for the Brilliant.” A short teaser video also shows a h holding a phone squeezing the sides, so, clearly HTC’s new phone will feature a unique gesture that uses your grip to activate certain features, as has been rumored. According to an earlier VentureBeat report, tipster extraordinaire Blass dished that the next phone in the U line would be bringing the wild “Ocean” concept to reality. Following up on the video Blass leaked last year, the 5.5-inch, HD (2560 x 1440) hset will reportedly feature a design that relies on gestures to navigate control things on screen.

The original video, in which the phone relies heavily on Assistant, features a hset that utilizes touch-sensitive bezels to launch apps navigate, letting the user squeeze swipe the frame to do things like play music control the camera. Blass says the phone won’t use the Ocean codename but will rather continue to push HTC’s 2017 bring, simple calling it the U. The premier feature will be marketed under the ge Sense moniker, according to Blass, which was seemingly confirmed by a somewhat sketchy retail box leak.

Android Headlines adds some context to the rumor, having gotten its hs on what appears to be a set of slides HTC will use during its demonstration of the device. According to the illustration, the so-called ge Sensor will be able to execute certain actions while the screen is off by squeezing the sides of the phone, including launching the camera, summoning Assistant, toggling the flashlight. There will apparently be settings for the sensitivity of your grip as well as separate shortcuts for long short squeezes.

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The phone looks to be a fairly stard rectangular affair, as evidenced by the pictures in the slides. Earlier rumors suggested there wouldn’t be a button on the front of the device, but the leaked photos show a prominent home button below the display, as well as a description of a “touch sensor integrated with home key.” The box leak also says it will utilize Gorilla Glass 5, though the Daily Mail says the 128GB model (which is pictured) will also include a sapphire option like the U Ultra.

Better camera

In addition to the funky frame, the new HTC U will also feature cameras similar to the U Ultra, though HTC will reportedly use a newer Sony version, “utilizing a 12-megapixel IMX362 around back 16-megapixel IMX351 up front.”

Android Headlines adds some additional info about the setup, divulging that it will be packed with advanced processing such as HDR+, Smart Video Zoom, 3D Audio, a hi-resolution recording function, all of which should make the new phone an even shooter than the U Ultra. According to the sliders, the camera will feature “real-time HDR scene selection” “two modes for video sound recording” for immersive audio.

A leak of the retail box corroborates much of this information, adding that the rear camera will have a f/1.7 aperture, besting the HTC U Ultra’s f/1.8, while the front camera sports f/2.0. Additionally, it will feature the third generation of HTC’s Ultraxel imaging technology UltraSpeed auto focus, as well as optical image stabilization.

Quality sound

HTC has always put a premium on sound, the new U phone looks to continue in that vein. ke the U Ultra, the new device will dispense with the headphone jack focus on B-C audio for its onic earbuds.

As Android Headlines reports, it will include HTC’s patented BoomSound technology will feature the same ear-scanning tech that measures the inside of your canal to find the best acoustics. Additionally, it will also include dual speakers at the top bottom of the hset for a richer sound when not using headphones. The box leak also says the U will feature 3D audio recording hi-res audio.

Desktop expansion

One of the Galaxy S8’s coolest feature is the ability to plug your phone into a dock project your apps onto a big screen, it seems that HTC has developed its own desktop companion for the new U phone. Called Sense nk it looks to be a bridge between your your phone, letting you transfer files with ease.

According to the leaked slides, there will be a new Sense nk desktop client that you will need to install on your . Then you’ll need to pair your phone with your via QR code scanning. Once established, you’ll be able to get documents from your , backup photos videos, interact with your phone while using your computer. The hook is that the two devices will need to be connected to the same -Fi network, but it’s interesting to see HTC Samsung thinking on similar wavelengths.

Under the hood

The new U phone looks to be the next phone to utilize the Snapdragon 835 chip after the Galaxy S8, but the other specs aren’t too shabby either. According to Android Headlines, it will ship with a 5.5-inch de Quad HD display, up to 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage. Additionally, it will ship with Android 7.1, though unfortunately the battery is likely still stuck at 3,000 mAh. It will, however, feature I7 water resistance, according to the box, an improvement over other HTC flagships.

HTC will also include its new Sense Companion as a key feature of the new U, as it looks to battle Assistant now Bixby for AI supremacy. As the slides explain, HTC Companion will function much in the way as it does on the U Ultra, offering timely restaurants selections, weather reports, performance power optimizations throughout your day.

ice availability

In his original report, Blass says the new phone is due to be announced sometime in April, but we now know it will be unveiled on May 16, incidentally the day before I/O kicks off. icing hasn’t been leaked, but with an 835 chip 128GB of storage, you should prepare to spend big bucks on it.