HTC Corporation (宏達國際電子, High Tech Computer Corporation) is a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer based in Taoyuan. It was founded on May 15, 1997 by Cher Wang, H.T. Cho and Peter Chou. It began as an OEM/ODM maker of laptops and PDAs, became the world's first maker of an Android smartphone (the T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream, 2008), was the world's third-largest smartphone maker at its peak in 2011, and from 2015 gradually pivoted to virtual reality under the VIVE brand.
Slogans over the years: "Quietly Brilliant" (2009–2013), "Here's to Change" (2013), "Power of We" (2016), "Vive Reality" (2018+).
Key Facts
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | HTC Corporation (宏達國際電子股份有限公司) |
| Founded | May 15, 1997, Taoyuan, Taiwan |
| Founders | Cher Wang, H.T. Cho, Peter Chou |
| Headquarters | Taoyuan City, Taiwan |
| Stock exchange | TWSE: 2498 |
| Chairwoman and CEO | Cher Wang (chair since 2007, CEO since 2015) |
| Peak revenue | NT$465.8 billion (~US$16 billion) in 2011 |
| 2024 revenue | ~NT$5.5 billion (~US$170 million) |
| Main brands | HTC (smartphones), VIVE (VR/XR), VIVERSE (metaverse), G REIGNS (5G) |
| Websites | htc.com, vive.com, viverse.com |
What It Does Today (2026)
- VIVE: VR/XR headsets for consumers and businesses (HTC VIVE: All the Headsets): XR Elite, Focus Vision, Focus 3, Pro 2, trackers.
- Smartphones: a small volume for Taiwan and selected markets (HTC U Series (2017–2024), HTC Desire Series (2010–2024)): HTC U24 pro, Desire 22/24 pro and so on.
- VIVERSE: a metaverse and 3D content platform.
- G REIGNS: private 5G networks and O-RAN equipment for enterprises.
- DeepQ: medical AI (a subsidiary).
- Licensing: after the deal with Google (2017), some key employees and a non-exclusive patent license went to Google.
Wiki Navigation
- Company History: from OEM PDA assembler to VR company.
- Timeline: all the key dates.
- Founders and Leadership: founders and leadership.
- The Windows Mobile Era (2002–2010): the Windows Mobile era: XDA, Qtek, Dopod, Touch, HD2.
- Early Android (2008–2011): the first Androids: Dream/G1, Hero, Nexus One, Desire, EVO 4G.
- HTC One Series (2012–2016): the One flagships (X, M7, M8, M9, A9).
- HTC U Series (2017–2024): U Ultra, U11, U12+, U24 pro.
- HTC Desire Series (2010–2024): the mid-range, 2010–2024.
- Other Lineups and Models: Wildfire, Butterfly, Exodus, Incredible, Legend, Sensation and others.
- HTC VIVE: All the Headsets: all the VIVE headsets.
- Proprietary Technologies: Sense, BoomSound, UltraPixel, Edge Sense, Zoe.
- All Models by Year: a summary table of models by year.
- Market Share and Finances: market share and finances.
- The Google Deal (2017): the $1.1 billion deal with Google.