The Facebook Phone (HTC Myst) Specs & Features Confirmed

In the summer of 2011, HTC, Facebook, and AT&T got together to offer a mid-range handset with a dedicated Facebook button, the HTC Status — US version of the HTC ChaCha. History is poised to repeat itself in the coming months, with these three players reuniting to take another stab at a social networking-focused handset: the HTC Myst #UL (once known as HTC Opera). Facebook has selected HTC to build a smartphone that has the social network integration, which has been confirmed and denied from time to time, has appeared on the grapevine yet again.

Facebook Phone - HTC Myst Specifications

Processor	1.5 GHz dual core MSM8960
Display	4.3 inch, 720p @ 320ppi
RAM	1 GB
Storage	16 GB, no microSD
Rear Camera	5 MP
Front Camera	1.6 MP
Bearers	LTE, HSPA
OS	Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2
Bluetooth	4.0
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n

In fact, besides a few additional pieces of info, the only difference between the feature sets comes down to a change in company plans: instead of a gigahertz-class, dual-core MSM8930 Snapdragon CPU from Qualcomm, Myst is stepping up a 1.5 GHz, dual-core MSM 8960 SoC, backed by 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage (but no microSD expansion). Does the world really want a "Facebook (FB) Phone?" Probably not, but that apparently isn't going to stop HTC from delivering one. Myst will also support a 4.3-inch, 720p display with 320PPI pixel density, and dual 5MP/1.6MP cameras, although it's not clear if  Ultrapixel technology is being used here, or even big glass on the lens. If not, this would be a rather curious design decision, since the Status also offered the same resolution rear sensor. There's no indication either if the HTC Myst will feature a dedicated Facebook button. While the previous "Facebook phone," the HTC Cha Cha, offered a portrait QWERTY keyboard, this handset appears to be a touch-only experience. Other specs include: Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, LTE, and category 14 HSDPA. We're expecting Myst to arrive Stateside prior to the equivalent Status release, so sometime this Spring. Naturally, Android Jelly Bean-powered slate will ship with a full complement of FB software pre-loaded, such as a new version of the Facebook app, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram, among others. While these aren't exactly high-end specs, it's unlikely that HTC is going to push the Myst as a premium device, especially since it sold the HTC Status for a mere $50 with a two-year agreement from AT&T (T). Is the HTC Myst Facebook phone something that might appeal to you? Send your comments to let us know.
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